With a population of 49,546, Bradenton is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Il Conte (8209 Natures Way Unit 103) and Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's) (1040 Carlton Arms Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lake House Restaurant - Del Webb Lakewood Ranch (6919 Del Webb Blvd) and Scuderia Italian Cuisine (4805 Cortez Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bradenton.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bradenton in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Bradenton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
When flying to Bradenton, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 03m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton. The train journey from Bradenton to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.
Another option to get to Bradenton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 102 miles from Bradenton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Bradenton takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sky Lake, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles. Bradenton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Bradenton costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Payless and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bradenton is the Payless branch at 2700 1st Street, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.