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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Surfside to see all of its attractions.

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 Neya Restaurant (9491 Harding Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Surfside

Surfside in August
Estimated hotel price
$580
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surfside in August
Estimated hotel price
$580
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 centre. The shortest flight to Surfside from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 03m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $59 for a 3h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 320 km from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, 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 $64. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 266 km. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Surfside, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Surfside from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 03m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $59 for a 3h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 320 km from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, 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 $64. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 266 km. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Surfside

Airlines serving Surfside

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surfside

Average rates range from around $351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,563 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surfside

Most booked hotels in Surfside

Viajero Miami
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$63+
1 Hotel South Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$928+
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$498+
Trump International Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$373+
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$466+
Clarion Inn and Suites Miami International Airport
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$132+

Hiring a car in Surfside

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Surfside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.99 and $25.31.

Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Surfside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.99 and $25.31.