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. Fort Lauderdale maps. Not renting a car? Getting around on public transportation is easy.
AUTO RENTALS
| A Car Rental | (888) 551-3349 |
| 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 |
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
BAHAMAS EXPRESS
This high-speed catamaran styled ferry sails at a speed of 32 knots, and has the capacity to hold 463 passengers and 80 vehicles. Interested passengers may rent 5.4 ft. x 5.5ft Cargo Bins at a cost of $200 each. The Bahamas Express will depart Port Everglades at 10am, arrive at Freeport Harbour approximately 12:30pm, and will depart Freeport Harbour at 7:30pm, arriving at Port Everglades approximately 10:00pm. Round-trip pricing plus taxes: Economy Class $150, First Class $180, children age 6 and under travel at no charge.
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.