New Smyrna Beach travel guide

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With a population of 22,464, New Smyrna Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Smyrna Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in New Smyrna Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, SoNapa Grille (3406 S Atlantic Ave) and Bello Valentinos (2392 N Dixie Fwy) are great picks.

When to visit New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Smyrna Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to New Smyrna Beach

Plane

When flying to New Smyrna Beach, you’ll arrive at Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to New Smyrna Beach include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to New Smyrna Beach departs from Cleveland and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Smyrna Beach, followed by Brightline. The train journey from New Smyrna Beach to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Smyrna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 43 miles from New Smyrna Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Smyrna Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to New Smyrna Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $30. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to New Smyrna Beach, you’ll arrive at Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to New Smyrna Beach include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to New Smyrna Beach departs from Cleveland and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Smyrna Beach, followed by Brightline. The train journey from New Smyrna Beach to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Smyrna Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 43 miles from New Smyrna Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Smyrna Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to New Smyrna Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $30. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near New Smyrna Beach

Airlines serving New Smyrna Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,775 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Smyrna Beach

Average rates range from around $293 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Smyrna Beach

Most booked hotels in New Smyrna Beach

Black Dolphin Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 93 reviews)
$230+
The Riverview Hotel - New Smyrna Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 566 reviews)
$213+
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4022 reviews)
$225+
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1517 reviews)
$218+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 218 reviews)
$272+
Islander Beach Resort - New Smyrna Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 716 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in New Smyrna Beach

Renting a car in New Smyrna Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Smyrna Beach (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 New Smyrna Beach is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Smyrna Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Smyrna Beach (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 New Smyrna Beach is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.