With a population of 3,837, Surfside Beach is a must-see destination in South Carolina, 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 Surfside Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, California Dreaming - Surfside Beach (2657 Beaver Run Blvd.) and Saltaire Kitchen and Bar (1601 N Ocean Blvd) are great picks.
When flying to Surfside Beach, you’ll arrive at Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Surfside Beach include Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Surfside Beach departs from Boston and takes around 2h 10m.
Another option to get to Surfside Beach is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 155 miles from Surfside Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
You can travel by bus to Surfside Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Surfside Beach takes 580 miles and will cost you around $95. From New York, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 1090 miles.
Renting a car in Surfside Beach costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Surfside Beach.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Surfside Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.