Sunrise travel guide

Sunrise Tourism | Sunrise Guide

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.

Most popular restaurants in Sunrise

Steakhouse
Very good (225 reviews)
Caribbean
Very good (39 reviews)
Steakhouse
Very good (225 reviews)
Caribbean
Very good (39 reviews)

When to visit Sunrise

Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunrise

Plane

When flying to Sunrise, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 11 miles 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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sunrise is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 177 miles from Sunrise. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Sunrise, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 11 miles 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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sunrise is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 177 miles from Sunrise. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airlines serving Sunrise

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunrise

Most booked hotels in Sunrise

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 984 reviews)
$369+
AC Hotel By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 873 reviews)
$228+
DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3772 reviews)
$132+
Sawgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 297 reviews)
$111+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1737 reviews)
$134+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 820 reviews)
$335+

Renting a car in Sunrise

Renting a car in Sunrise costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 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 2% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sunrise costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 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 2% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.