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. 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

BROWARD COUNTY TRANSIT
Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes. (954) 357-8400. One way bus fare $1.75, seniors 85 cents. All day pass $4.00.  10-ride pass $16.  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

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.