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Sunrise
Skip Sunrise unless you're going to a Florida Panthers game or shopping at Sawgrass Mills. Half a day is enough for both; otherwise, stay in Fort Lauderdale.
Sunrise is a suburban city in western Broward County, best known for the Amerant Bank Arena (home of the Florida Panthers) and Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest malls in the US. There are no historic downtown or beachfront attractions. Most travellers use it as a stop between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades or as a shopping detour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, comfortable temperatures)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms)
- Airports
- FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sunrise911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sunrise, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySunrise is a safe suburban city.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (About 25–30 min by car or Uber; no direct public transit.).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Starbucks or local café)$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per person$18–35
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Uber from FLL to Sunrisecheck$30–45
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (e.g. Motel 6, Super 8), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (e.g. Motel 6, Super 8), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (e.g. Motel 6, Super 8), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (About 25–30 min by car or Uber; no direct public transit.) · MIA Miami International Airport (About 40–50 min by car; check traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sunrise: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. Broward County Transit buses run along main roads but are infrequent. Uber and Lyft are widely available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Lauderdale
goDoor to door: 30 min
I-595 east, about 20–30 min
Beaches, Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk.
Everglades National Park (Shark Valley)
goDoor to door: 1 h
US-27 south, about 40 min
Tram tour or bike loop; half-day trip.
Door to door: 35 min
I-595 east to US-1 south, about 25 min
Broadwalk and downtown arts district.
Miami
goDoor to door: 1 h
I-75 south / Florida Turnpike, about 40–50 min
Full day; South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sawgrass Mills / Arena area
Hotels near the mall and arena; convenient for a game or shopping trip.
Fort Lauderdale
More dining and nightlife options; 20–30 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel (e.g. DoubleTree, Hampton Inn)1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Arena parking (event night)1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| Uber from FLL to Sunrise1 × US$35 · check | US$35 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$242 per person per day, bed included | US$484 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Starbucks or local café) | $3–6 |
| Fast-food combo meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner, per person | $18–35 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $5–8 |
| Uber from FLL to Sunrisecheck | $30–45 |
| Arena parkingEvent nights; check | $20–30 |
| Sawgrass Mills parking | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic on I-595 and I-75 can be heavy during rush hours and before Panthers games.
- Sawgrass Mills is huge: allow at least 3–4 hours to browse.
- Arena parking costs about $20–30 on event nights; book ahead if possible.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- FLL → Sunrise (Uber): about $30–45, 25–30 min (check)
- Sunrise → Fort Lauderdale beach (Uber): about $25–35, 20–30 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sunrise. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, comfortable temperatures) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Amerant Bank Arena and Sawgrass Mills with event schedules and store directories.
- Eat pages with last-order times for mall food court and nearby restaurants.
- Parking and traffic fixtures for game nights.
Sources
- officialCity of Sunrise official website
- officialAmerant Bank Arena
- officialSawgrass Mills
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sunrise, revision 4882254 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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