Sun City Center travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun City Center

With a population of 19,258, Sun City Center is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

When to visit Sun City Center

Sun City Center in May
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in May
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City Center in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 226 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City Center, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Sun City Center

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 34 km from Sun City Center. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City Center. The train journey from Sun City Center to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City Center is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 132 km from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and El Expreso Bus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 72 km and will cost you around $182. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Sun City Center

Airlines serving Sun City Center

Lufthansa
Good (2,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (638 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,726 reviews)
Air France
Good (628 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,599 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,167 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,590 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (596 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (787 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (584 reviews)
Finnair
Good (861 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,455 reviews)
LOT
Good (480 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sun City Center

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Sun City Center-Tampa South and Rodeway Inn Sun City Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sun City Center

Hiring a car in Sun City Center

Expect to pay $1.68 per litre in Sun City Center (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.09 and $26.78. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.