Transportation
Ground Transportation Options
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Between Rental Car Center and Terminals
The courtesy shuttles only operate between the Rental Car Center and the Terminals continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Look for the shuttle bus signs on the lower level (Arrivals).
To move safely between the terminals, airport passengers and visitors can either use the curbside walkways or parking garage walking trail (follow ground-level directional arrows) or hop on a parking garage tram.
Many hotels in the area offer free shuttles from the Airport to the hotel. For more information, contact your hotel. For a comprehensive list of hotels, go to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau's website.
Starting Friday, April 11, 2025, the curbside pick-up area for ground transportation (GTA 4) on the lower level (Arrivals) east of Terminal 4 will be closed until further notice.
Starting Monday, March 10, 2025, the curbside pick-up area for ground transportation on the lower level (Arrivals) for Terminals 2 and 3 (GTA 2) will be closed until further notice.
If you are in Terminal 2, please follow the wayfinding signage to GTA 1, and if you are in Terminal 3, please follow the signage to GTA 3 for the following services: RCC/Cypress Garage Shuttle, Hotel Shuttles, and Off Airport Parking Shuttle.
This closure is necessary to facilitate the construction of the post-security connector walkway that will link Terminals 2 and 3.
Pick-up locations are in designated areas on the lower level (Arrivals) curbside. Follow the hotel wayfinding signs.
Hotel/Off-Airport Parking for Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Terminal 1: When leaving Terminal 1, turn to the right and follow the wayfinding signage to GTA 1
Terminal 2: When leaving Terminal 2, turn to the left and follow the wayfinding signage to GTA 2
Hotel/Off-Airport Parking for Terminal 3
Terminal 3: When leaving Terminal 3, turn to the right and follow the wayfinding signage to GTA 3
Hotel/Off-Airport Parking for Terminal 4
Terminal 4: When leaving Terminal 4, turn to the left and follow the wayfinding signage to GTA 3
Travelers With Disabilities
FLL also offers transportation, parking, and terminal services that address the special needs of travelers with disabilities.
Ground Transportation Pickup Locations
Pick-up locations are in designated areas on the lower-level (Arrivals) curbside. Follow the transportation wayfinding signs. If you have any questions, visit the Ground Transportation Booth in the baggage claim area.
Broward County Transit
Safe, reliable, and efficient mass transit to and from the Airport is available through Route 1 of the Broward County Transit (BCT) buses. BCT operates daily schedules. The bus stop is located at the Rental Car Center, Stop G.
For more information, visit Broward County Transit or call the Rider Info Line at 954-357-8400 or 954-357-8302 (TTY).
Tri-Rail
Commuter train Tri-Rail serves Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County. There are free shuttle buses from the FLL terminals to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. The station is just a few miles from the airport and a short ride on the shuttle bus.
For more information, visit Tri-Rail or call 800-874-7245. Tri-Rail operates daily schedules.
Shuttle bus stops are located on the lower level (Arrivals):
- At the Ground Transportation Area (GTA-1) west end of Terminal 1
- At the Ground Transportation Area (GTA-2) between Terminals 2 and 3
- At the west end of Terminal 4 (GTA-3) between Terminals 3 and 4
Travelers With Disabilities
FLL also offers transportation, parking, and terminal services that address the special needs of travelers with disabilities.
Rental Car Center
The Rental Car Center (RCC) at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) offers 12 rental car companies in one building next to Terminal 1. For your convenience, an ATM is located on the third level of the RCC, near the front entrance doors. Located inside the RCC, you'll find:
| Rental Company | Telephone | Level | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 877-822-3872 | Level 3 | 24/7 |
| Alamo | 800-462-5266 | Level 2 | 5 AM to Midnight |
| Avis | 800-331-1212 | Level 3 | 24/7 |
| Budget | 800-218-7992 | Level 4 | 24/7 |
| Dollar | 800-800-5252 | Level 4 | 4 AM to 1 AM |
| Enterprise | 800-736-8222 | Level 2 | 5 AM to Midnight |
| Fox | 323-593-7485 | Level 3 | 5 AM to 1 AM |
| Hertz | 800-654-3131 | Level 3 | 4 AM to 2 AM |
| National | 800-227-7368 | Level 2 | 5 AM to Midnight |
| Payless | 800-729-5377 | Level 3 | 24/7 |
| Sixt | 888-747-7498 | Level 4 | 6 AM to Midnight |
| Thrifty | 800-334-1705 | Level 4 | 4 AM to 1 AM |
GPS Address: Rental Car Center - 600 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Renting Cars
Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 should follow the RCC signage to the Concourse B pedestrian bridge, which is located near the Concourse B security checkpoint on level 2.
Passengers arriving at Terminals 2, 3, or 4 should follow the RCC signs to the passenger pick-up area for free shuttle bus service. The pick-up areas are located outside of the baggage claim on the lower level (arrivals). The shuttle buses will take you to the RCC.
Returning Cars
Before your departing flight, please return the rental car to the appropriate company in the RCC. A detailed map and directions will help you find the RCC.
Shuttle buses will take you from the RCC to Terminals 2, 3, and 4 for your departing flight. Terminal 1 is accessible via the pedestrian bridge on level 2.
RCC shuttle service operates on the lower level (Arrivals) at all terminals and level 3 of the center. The service is available every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Off-Site Rental Car Companies
The following companies provide car rental services at FLL but are not located in the Rental Car Center (RCC).
To reach these companies, arriving passengers should proceed to the RCC as described above. Then, proceed to Zone G for an RCC courtesy shuttle. A courtesy phone is available between bus stop number 6 and Zone G to contact the off-site rental car companies.
| Company | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Easirent | 954-314-0302 |
| Economy | 786-975-2222 |
| Go Rentals | 954-951-8005 |
| Gold Coast | 954-522-0665 |
| Green Motion | 786-247-3411 |
| HDC International | 786-716-1443 |
| JC Car Rental | 786-567-0943 |
| Next Car | 954-900-4536 |
| Rent A Car 4 Less | 866-327-7037 |
| ZezGo | 954-754-8588 |
Travelers with Disabilities
FLL also offers transportation, parking, and terminal services that address the special needs of travelers with disabilities.
511 Traveler Information
The Florida Department of Transportation provides real-time traffic and travel information in English and Spanish on its 511 Traveler Information System. 511 is available via phone or the internet with updated information on:
- Traffic includes crashes, commuter travel times, congestion, and lane closures.
- Severe weather
- Construction
- Emergency evacuation information on interstate highways, toll roads, and many metropolitan roadways.
Ride-sharing Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
Ride-sharing is an app-based ground transportation network provider through a smartphone application. These apps are available in your mobile app stores. Pick-up locations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are in designated areas on the lower level (Arrivals). Follow the ride-sharing wayfinding signs posted along the curbsides or columns.
Pick-Up Locations
The pick-up locations at FLL are situated along the lower level (Arrivals) curbside. Currently there are designated areas near Terminal 2 (GTA-2), a new temporary pickup area for Terminal 1 travelers just beyond the Taxi podium (Zone Z), and a newly-designed area on the first floor of the southern portion of the Palm Garage for Terminals 3 and 4 (Zones A-D).
Ride-sharing is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Terminal 1: When leaving Terminal 1, turn left and follow the wayfinding signage to the new pick-up area.
Terminal 2: When leaving Terminal 2, turn left and follow the wayfinding signage.
Ride-sharing for Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 is now located in the Palm Garage (southern portion)
Terminal 3: When leaving Terminal 3, turn right, follow the wayfinding signage, and cross the pedestrian crosswalk to the Palm Garage's first floor.
Terminal 4: When leaving Terminal 4, follow the wayfinding signage and cross at the pedestrian crosswalk to the Palm Garage's first floor.
Drop-Off Locations
Ride-sharing companies can drop off passengers on the upper level (Departures) outside of the terminals.
Taxi fares are regulated by law in Broward County. Taxi cab dispatch locations on the lower level (Arrivals) can be found at each of the four terminals as follows:
Taxi for Terminal 1 (West end)
When leaving Terminal 1, turn to the right and follow the wayfinding signage to the taxi podium.
Taxi for Terminal 2 (East end)
When leaving Terminal 2, turn to the left and follow the wayfinding signage to the taxi podium
Taxi for Terminal 3 (North end)
When leaving Terminal 3, turn to the left and follow the wayfinding signage to the taxi podium
Taxi for Terminal 4 (West end)
When leaving Terminal 4, turn to the left and follow the wayfinding signage to the taxi podium.
| Destination | Taxi Cab | Luxury Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Ports | ||
| Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) | $18-$21 | $45 |
| Port of Miami | $86 | $90 |
| Airports | ||
| Miami Intl Airport | $72 | $90 |
| West Palm Beach Intl Airport | $135 | $145 |
| Other Destinations | ||
| South Beach | $80 | $85 |
Taxi Cab and luxury sedan rates are estimates and may vary. Taxi rates are subject to change due to the current fuel surcharge.
Travelers With Disabilities
FLL also offers transportation, parking, and terminal services that address the special needs of travelers with disabilities.
Travelers With Small Children
The Airport and transportation providers cannot provide child safety seats of any type. Read the Florida Child Seat Laws requiring safety seats for children five years old and younger.
Intercity rail operator Brightline offers a shuttle service from its South Florida stations to and from FLL and other key locations.
The Brightline airport connector shuttle operates Monday through Sunday from 7AM to 8PM.
Shuttle service pickup locations at FLL are on the lower level (Arrivals) terminal roadway as follows:
Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Area (GTA-1) west end of Terminal 1
Terminal 2: Ground Transportation Area (GTA-2) west end between Terminals 2 and 3
Terminal 3: Ground Transportation Area (GTA3) between Terminals 3 and 4
*Note: The last shuttle will depart the Terminal 3 stop at 8PM.
One-way rides are available at a flat rate per person. For more information, visit Brightline or call 831-539-2091.
Ground Transportation Booths are located in each terminal on the lower level (Arrivals). Customer Service Coordinators staff these Information Booths during flight arrival peak periods. They will assist FLL patrons with ground transportation questions.
To contact the Ground Transportation Office, call 1-866-I-FLY-FLL (1-866-435-9355) and select Option 3.
To access all ground transportation, follow the easy-to-read signs in the terminal from your gate to the baggage claim area on the lower level (Arrivals). After you pick up your bags, go outside the terminal to locate your ground transportation operators at the curb outside the baggage claim area.
The Florida Department of Transportation provides real-time traffic and travel information in English and Spanish on its 511 Traveler Information System. 511 is available via phone or the internet with updated information on:
Traffic includes crashes, commuter travel times, congestion, and lane closures.
Severe weather
Construction
Emergency evacuation information on highways, toll roads, and many metropolitan roadways.
FLL also offers transportation, parking, and terminal services that address the special needs of travelers with disabilities.