Sunrise travel guide

Sunrise Tourism | Sunrise Guide

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

Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunrise in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Sunrise to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 30 miles and will cost you around $38. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Sunrise to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunrise, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 30 miles and will cost you around $38. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airlines serving Sunrise

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sunrise

Most booked hotels in Sunrise

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 927 reviews)
$330+
AC Hotel By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 867 reviews)
$154+
DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3736 reviews)
$126+
Sawgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 307 reviews)
$105+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1633 reviews)
$134+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 821 reviews)
$290+

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 3% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 3% 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 Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.