City guides
United States of America
Florida
Getting Around
The easiest way to get around Fort Lauderdale is by car. The city is set up on a grid and is easy to navigate. Hiring a bicycle is also a popular option, as biking is an efficient way to cover downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beach. There are bicycle lanes in some of the main tourist areas, although those driving or cycling should note that the east side of Fort Lauderdale, between downtown and the beach, is crisscrossed with canals, which can only be crossed by bridge, making a good map vital. Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service in Fort Lauderdale, though tourists sometimes find the service frustratingly slow or limited. The Sun Trolley offers seven free routes around Fort Lauderdale. Most useful to tourists is the Downtown Link, which operates between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, every 15 to 20 minutes. Uber and Lyft also operate in the city.
Airports
Palm Beach International Airport
The airport is located six miles (10km) west of Palm Beach.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Location
The airport is located six miles (10km) west of Palm Beach.Getting to the city
A public bus service, Palm Tran, connects to various points in the Palm Beach area, departing from Level 1. Shuttles are available to take passengers to West Palm Beach and connect with TriRail, which runs trains to Miami, and the Amtrak station. From there, passengers will find rail services to a number of US cities near and far. Taxis, door-to-door shuttles, and rental cars are available and many hotels provide transport for guests. A few mobile app based taxi services are available.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis
Taxi companies are available and can be booked in advance. Ground transportation desks are located at each end of the terminal.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include bars, shops and restaurants, a spa, ATMs and currency exchange facilities. The Traveler's Service Center on the second floor offers meeting rooms and business facilities, including fax, internet and photocopying. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport; lots that are located some distance away from the terminal are serviced by regular shuttle buses.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
The airport is located 26 miles (42km) north of Miami and six miles (10km) from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Location
The airport is located 26 miles (42km) north of Miami and six miles (10km) from downtown Fort Lauderdale.Getting to the city
Shared shuttle vans with GO Airport Shuttle can be booked at the transportation desks located in each terminal. They offer a door-to-door service from the airport to most local destinations. Broward County Transit (BCT) bus services and TriRail feeder buses operate from bus stops outside the terminal buildings. The TriRail train service connects the airport with Miami-Dade County. Taxis are available outside each terminal. Many major rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Centre.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).Car rental
Car rental companies, such as Avis, Budget, Dollar, National, and Hertz are located at the Rental Car Centre. Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 should follow the signs to the Concourse B Pedestrian Bridge. All other terminals have a shuttle bus service located on the baggage claim level that ferries passengers to the Rental Car Centre.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available from the lower level outside each terminal. Rate comparison charts are posted at the Transportation Booths located outside the baggage claim area of each terminal.
Transfer between terminals
Free shuttles ferry passengers between the terminals from 6 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. If changing terminals, travellers may have to go through security again.
Facilities
There are ATMs, currency exchanges, shops, bars, and restaurants throughout the airport. Each terminal has a business centre, with fax and photocopy facilities available in the Terminal 2 business centre. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance. There are also pet relief areas and medical services.
Parking
Ample short- and long-term parking is available adjacent to the terminal. The Palm and Hibiscus parking garages are also convenient and connected to all four terminals.