Bay Harbor Islands travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bay Harbor Islands

With a population of 5,628, Bay Harbor Islands is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Bay Harbor Islands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bay Harbor Islands

If you’re looking for affordable options, Asia Bay Bistro (1007 Kane Concourse) and Meat Bar (1009 Kane Concourse) are great picks.

When to visit Bay Harbor Islands

Bay Harbor Islands in July
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Harbor Islands in July
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bay Harbor Islands

Plane

When flying to Bay Harbor Islands, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay Harbor Islands include American Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor Islands departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Harbor Islands, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Harbor Islands to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor Islands is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 198 miles from Bay Harbor Islands. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Harbor Islands, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Harbor Islands 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 Bay Harbor Islands, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay Harbor Islands include American Airlines, JetBlue and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor Islands departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Harbor Islands, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Bay Harbor Islands to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor Islands is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 198 miles from Bay Harbor Islands. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Harbor Islands, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bay Harbor Islands takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Bay Harbor Islands

Airlines serving Bay Harbor Islands

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (943 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (869 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Harbor Islands

Most booked hotels in Bay Harbor Islands

DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2798 reviews)
$140+
The Altair Bay Harbor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 975 reviews)
$223+
Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 645 reviews)
$209+
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside
4 stars
Excellent (8, 937 reviews)
$325+
Aladdin Hotel Miami
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$62+
Clarion Inn and Suites Miami International Airport
2 stars
Good (6.6, 6117 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Bay Harbor Islands

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bay Harbor Islands (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 Bay Harbor Islands is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bay Harbor Islands (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 Bay Harbor Islands is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.