Surfside travel guide
Surfside Tourism | Surfside Guide
You're Going to Love Surfside
With a population of 5,744, Surfside is a must-see destination in Florida, 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 has to offer.
Where to Eat in Surfside
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club (9011 Collins Avenue) and The Harbour Grill (9415 Harding Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Surfside
How to Get to Surfside
Plane
When flying to Surfside, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Surfside include American Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Surfside departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 48m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 320 km from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surfside, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Surfside takes 48 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 266 km. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Surfside
Where to stay in Surfside
Average rates range from around $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $990 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surfside
Most booked hotels in Surfside
Renting a car in Surfside
Renting a car in Surfside costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Surfside (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 Surfside is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.