Getting around
Located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast, midway between Palm Beach and Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale stretches from Deerfield Beach and Pompano in the north to Hollywood and Hallandale Beach in the south. Sprawling across 1,200 square miles that include 505,600 acres of Everglades on the western edge, the region is home to 30 cities and 1.8 million residents. Click here for maps
AUTO RENTALS
| ACE Rental Cars | (954) 332-1125 |
| Alamo | (800) GO ALAMO |
| Avis | (800) 831-2847 |
| Budget | (800) 527-0700 |
| Dollar | (800) 800-1000 |
| Enterprise | (800) 736-8222 |
| E-Z Rent-A-Car | (800) 277-5171 |
| Gold Coast | (800) 421-8752 |
| Hertz | (800) 654-3131 |
| National | (800) 227-7368 |
| Payless | (800) PAY-LESS |
| Royal | (954) 768-0222 |
| Thrifty | (800) 367-2277 |
Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes. (954) 357-8400. One way bus fare $1.50, seniors 75 cents. All day pass $3.50. 10-ride pass $13. For bus schedules and route maps check www.broward.org/bct
BUSES, VANS, LIMOS, TAXIS
| A&B Advance Transportation | (954) 805-1828 |
| A1A Airport & Limousine | (888) LIMO-A1A |
| ABC Limousine | (954) 217-8885 |
| American Coach Lines | (800) 275-8687 |
| Carey South Florida | (305) 892-5800 |
| Go Airport Shuttle | (800) 244-8252 |
| Greyhound | (800) 231-2222 |
| Super Shuttle | (305) 871-8210 |
| USA Transportation | (800) 872-1130 |
| Yellow Cab | (954) 565-5400 |
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Eaglerider Fort Lauderdale, (954) 334-1650
BIKE BROWARD
Innovative Internet-based bicycle route planning tool that allows bicyclists to enter their start and end locations and receive turn-by-turn directions on how to reach their destination.
OCEAN VIEW RICKSHAW BICYCLE TOURS
Go green and have fun! Shuttle service, special events or guided pedicab tour of Fort Lauderdale. Call for more info (954) 561-2808.
PORT EVERGLADES
The deepest harbor in Florida, Port Everglades is a favorite for more than 35 cruise ships and the Navy. (954) 523-3404.
SUN TROLLEY
Many routes serving the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, downtown, and the beach. Schedules available online. (954) 761-1533
TRI-RAIL
A 67-mile commuter line links Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, with free shuttles to the airport. (800) TRI-RAIL.
WATER TAXI
Hop aboard one of Water Taxi's boats and step ashore at major destinations along the waterways. More than just a boat ride, an all-day unlimited service pass is $15. Bulk ticket packages and charters available. (954) 467-6677.
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