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 June
Estimated hotel price
AED 406
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 406
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 21 miles from Sun City Center. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 24h 25m.

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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 51 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City Center is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 189 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 60 miles and will cost you around AED 257. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 308 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 21 miles from Sun City Center. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 24h 25m.

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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 51 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City Center is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 189 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 60 miles and will cost you around AED 257. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 308 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sun City Center

Airlines serving Sun City Center

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 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 AED 3.60 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 AED 43.19 and AED 57.59. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.60 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 AED 43.19 and AED 57.59. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.