With a population of 117 517, Surprise is a must-see destination in Arizona, 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 Surprise has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Surprise (16470 W Alexandria Way) and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Surprise (13388 N Prasada Pkwy) are great picks.
Although Surprise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 41 km from Surprise. Prescott is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States.
Another option to get to Surprise is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 34 km from Surprise. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Carzi, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surprise, including Greyhound, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Surprise takes 249 km and will cost you around $27. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 668 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Surprise and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surprise.
Renting a car in Surprise costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Surprise.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Surprise (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 Surprise is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.