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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 33h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surfside, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Surfside to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around RM 140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about RM 206 for a 5h 03m 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 Ace, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surfside, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Surfside takes 48 km and will cost you around RM 193. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about RM 210 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 RM 935 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 6,642 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 RM 4.29 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 RM 51.47 and RM 68.62. 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.