Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 34 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach
5.0· 73from €150
Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach — rated 5 from 73 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Miami Beach
Miami Beach is 49 km from Fort Lauderdale, about 43m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Fort LauderdaleA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Electric Bike Rentals in Greater Fort Lauderdale from 4 hours.
5.0· 63from €58
Electric Bike Rentals in Greater Fort Lauderdale from 4 hours. — rated 5 from 63 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Miami
Miami is 45 km from Fort Lauderdale, about 35m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Fort LauderdaleA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Party Bus Luxury Sprinter Limos
5.0· 62from €710
Party Bus Luxury Sprinter Limos — rated 5 from 62 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Fort Lauderdale.
Where you can drive from Fort Lauderdale.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach
€150
Electric Bike Rentals in Greater Fort Lauderdale from 4 hours.
€58
Party Bus Luxury Sprinter Limos
€710
Parasailing along Fort Lauderdale Beach
€58
Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
from €147 / night
The Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club
from €250 / night
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
from €121 / night
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
from €284 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Jonathan and Daniel experience
Amazing food and atmosphere!! We had Jonathan and Daniel and both were beyond amazing! Highly recommend this place and these people! Steven was also amazing as a bar tender!