Surfside travel guide
Surfside Tourism | Surfside Guide
You're Going to Love Surfside
With a population of 5,744, Surfside 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 Surfside has to offer.
Where to Eat in Surfside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club (9011 Collins Avenue) and Winston's on the Beach (9011 Collins Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Surfside
How to Get to Surfside
Plane
When flying to Surfside, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Surfside include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Surfside departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 199 miles from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surfside, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Surfside takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Surfside
Where to stay in Surfside
Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,027 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surfside
Most booked hotels in Surfside
Renting a car in Surfside
Renting a car in Surfside costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Surfside (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 Surfside is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.