Fort Lauderdale is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Fort Lauderdale works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Fort Lauderdale, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Fort Lauderdale, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Fort Lauderdale starts at around €81 per night, with a typical rate near €122 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1630 reviews, from €147 per night; The Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1873 reviews, from €250 per night; The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 651 reviews, from €121 per night; Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 432 reviews, from €284 per night; Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port, 3-star, guest rating 9 from 1026 reviews, from €116 per night.
Day trips & routes: Miami Beach — about 49 km, 43m drive; Miami — about 45 km, 35m drive; Doral — about 54 km, 46m drive; West Palm Beach — about 74 km, 47m drive. Fastest option is Miami Beach: 43m by car.
Fort Lauderdale: what to know
Things to see: "Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €150.25; "Electric Bike Rentals in Greater Fort Lauderdale from 4 hours.", rated 5 from 63 reviews, from €58.06; "Party Bus Luxury Sprinter Limos", rated 5 from 62 reviews, from €710.12; "Parasailing along Fort Lauderdale Beach", rated 5 from 56 reviews, from €58.06; "Fort Lauderdale Historic District Food Tour Experience", rated 5 from 48 reviews, from €111.64.
Fort Lauderdale has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Fort Lauderdale is around €122, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Fort Lauderdale you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring United States, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
