 | | Renting a Car in Sarasota: Marine life, Museums, and More | | | To orient yourself in downtown, remember that Sarasota streets run east to west, and the main boulevards run north to south. US 41, or Tamiami Trail as it’s known within Sarasota, is the city’s main artery. Gulfstream Avenue and Bay Front Drive comprise the north-south divisions of the highway. From downtown, the John Ringling Causeway joins downtown and Lido Key to the north. To get to Longboat Key and Siesta Key, drivers should head north on US 41.
A little north of Sarasota you’ll find the Ringling Museum Complex and the Classic Car Museum. Some nice day trips from Sarasota include Tampa, about an hour away, and the city of Naples, which is roughly an hour and a half’s drive. Visitors renting a car in Sarasota might also want to explore the barrier islands outside Sarasota, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Renting a car is also a good option for those avid golfers who want to try out greater Sarasota’s excellent courses. | | | | | | |  | | Compare Cheap Car Rentals Deals | | |
