Sunrise travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sunrise
With a population of 84.439, Sunrise is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunrise has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sunrise
If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons 52 - Sawgrass (1862 Sawgrass Mills Circle) and Uncle Lui's Restaurant (8318 W. Oakland Park Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Sunrise
How to Get to Sunrise
Plane
When flying to Sunrise, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sunrise include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Sunrise departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aventura, expect to pay about $32 for a 0h 57m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sunrise is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 285 km from Sunrise. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Sunrise
Where to stay in Sunrise
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sawgrass and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sunrise.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sunrise
Most booked hotels in Sunrise
Renting a car in Sunrise
Renting a car in Sunrise costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Sunrise.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sunrise (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 Sunrise is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.