Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades Transportation
What is the closest airport to Port Everglades?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located only 5 miles from Port Everglades.
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Port Everglades Car Rentals
All major car rental companies are
located at the airport. Because FLL is so close to Port Everglades, most agencies, including
Hertz,
Budget and
Avis have shuttles which pick you up at the port and take you to get your car at the airport.
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Fort Lauderdale Taxis
Cab rides from FLL will to the port will cost from $10 and $15. From downtown Fort Lauderdale, it will cost about $18. Uber, Lyft and Zoom-Ride are licensed to operate in the port.
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Yellow Cab
Port Everglades Shuttles
There are many shared shuttle companies that also offer transport from FLL to the port. An average ride will cost approximate $25 for 2 people.
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Private Transfer
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Shuttlefare
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Go Airport Shuttle
There are many hotels which offer shuttles from the airport and cruise port:
Fort Lauderdale Hotels with Shuttle
Fort Lauderdale Hotels with Fly and Cruise packages
Rail
There are a few rail options to get to Port Everglades:
Tri-Rail operates from Miami-Dade County in the south to Palm Beach County in the north and services Fort Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport and Palm Beach Airport. The closest Tri-Rail to Port Everglades is at 500 Gulf Stream Way, approximately 6.6 miles from port (at FLL).
Brightline offers express service from Orlando (beginning Sept. 2023) through Miami, including Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The closest Brightline station is at 101 NW 2nd Ave, approximately 7.8 miles from port.
How do you get from Miami International Airport to Port Everglades?
If you're flying into Miami but cruising out of Fort Lauderdale, renting a car is easy and can be a great way to see the sights. The cost to rent a small car for one day can be less than the cost of a shuttle, Uber or Taxi.
Otherwise there are a number of companies that transfer passengers back and forth:
Miami International Airport Transfer to Port Everglades
Port Everglades Transfer to Miami International Airport
Do you have time to kill after your cruise?
A common question is "My flight doesn't leave until late, so what do I do after I leave the ship?"
Continue your vacation with a day pass at a beach resort with
ResortPass! Choose from hotels like the Bahia Mar or Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach resort, each with great amenities and upgrades like private cabanas, day Beds, or use of a hotel room.
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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort[/caption]
Another great option is a post-cruise shore excursion like a the
Post-Cruise Shopping Trip to Sawgrass Mills. This large outlet shopping mall has more than 350 stores and is a great way to kill time, even if you're not a shopper. There are dining options for every taste, a family entertainment center with arcade games and simulators, or take in a movie at the Regal Cinemas and Imax. Feel secure knowing that your luggage is safe with your shuttle driver. You'll be picked up at the cruise port, and dropped off at the airport after your day at the mall is done.
