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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surfside has to offer.
Where to Eat in Surfside
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Surf Club Restaurant (9011 Collins Ave) and The Restaurant at Grand Beach Surfside (9449 Collins 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 centre. The shortest flight to Surfside from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Surfside to Tampa takes 5h 03m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about €33 for a 5h 40m 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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surfside, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Surfside takes 48 km and will cost you around €40. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about €40 for a journey of 266 km. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Surfside
Where to stay in Surfside
Average rates range from around €199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €1,378 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surfside
Most booked hotels in Surfside
Hiring a car in Surfside
Expect to pay €0.91 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 €10.83 and €14.44. 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 car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.