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 Nashville and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m 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 Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunrise, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m 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 Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunrise takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airlines serving Sunrise

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunrise

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sawgrass and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sunrise.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunrise

Most booked hotels in Sunrise

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 936 reviews)
$334+
AC Hotel By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 870 reviews)
$154+
DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3737 reviews)
$130+
Sawgrass
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 308 reviews)
$105+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1647 reviews)
$134+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Good (7.9, 818 reviews)
$293+

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 Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 87% 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 Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dodge Neon or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.