With a population of 117,517, Surprise is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surprise has to offer.
Although Surprise doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 25 miles from Surprise. Prescott is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States.
Another option to get to Surprise is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 21 miles from Surprise. You’ll find branches of Fox and NU Car, among others, in Phoenix.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surprise, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From Flagstaff, the bus ride to Surprise takes 160 miles and will cost you around $59. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 375 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix-Surprise and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Surprise.
Renting a car in Surprise costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Surprise.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Surprise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Surprise is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$33/day