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 4 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

Surfside in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surfside in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 11 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Surfside include American Airlines, Air Canada and GOL. The shortest flight to Surfside from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 199 miles from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Fox 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 30 miles and will cost you around C$ 57. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 80 miles. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Surfside, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 11 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Surfside include American Airlines, Air Canada and GOL. The shortest flight to Surfside from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surfside is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 199 miles from Surfside. You’ll find branches of Fox 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 30 miles and will cost you around C$ 57. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 80 miles. Surfside’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Surfside

Airlines serving Surfside

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surfside

Average rates range from around C$ 315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,400 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surfside

Most booked hotels in Surfside

Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 369+
Four Seasons Hotel At The Surf Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,400+
Viajero Miami
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 53+
1 Hotel South Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 833+
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 448+
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 397+

Renting a car in Surfside

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Surfside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.78. The most frequently booked car type in Surfside is Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Surfside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.78. The most frequently booked car type in Surfside is Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.