Bay Harbor Islands travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bay Harbor Islands

With a population of 5,628, Bay Harbor Islands is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Bay Harbor Islands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bay Harbor Islands

If you’re looking for affordable options, Asia Bay Bistro (1007 Kane Concourse) and Meat Bar (1009 Kane Concourse) are great picks.

When to visit Bay Harbor Islands

Bay Harbor Islands in September
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Harbor Islands in September
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bay Harbor Islands

Plane

When flying to Bay Harbor Islands, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay Harbor Islands include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor Islands departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Harbor Islands, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Bay Harbor Islands to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor Islands is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 319 km from Bay Harbor Islands. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Harbor Islands, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Harbor Islands takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Bay Harbor Islands, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay Harbor Islands include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor Islands departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Harbor Islands, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Bay Harbor Islands to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor Islands is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 319 km from Bay Harbor Islands. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Harbor Islands, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Harbor Islands takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Bay Harbor Islands

Airlines serving Bay Harbor Islands

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Harbor Islands

Most booked hotels in Bay Harbor Islands

DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2762 reviews)
$126+
The Altair Bay Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 996 reviews)
$215+
Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 626 reviews)
$199+
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside
4 stars
Excellent (8, 929 reviews)
$325+
Ramada by Wyndham Miami Springs/Miami International Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 4686 reviews)
$73+
Aladdin Hotel Miami
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Bay Harbor Islands

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bay Harbor Islands (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 Bay Harbor Islands is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bay Harbor Islands (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 Bay Harbor Islands is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.