Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in August
Estimated hotel price
$151
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 25h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Sun City Center, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sun City Center to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 26m trip.

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 25h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Sun City Center, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sun City Center to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 26m trip.

Airports near Sun City Center

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Sun City Center

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,822 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,340 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,905 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,844 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 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 - Ruskin - 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 $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.41 and $29.88. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.