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 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 Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.
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 $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
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 4% 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, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.