Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is connected to Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding region by a layered network of ground transportation. The right choice depends on how many people are traveling, how much luggage you have, what time of day it is, and whether your destination is downtown or the suburbs.
Uber & Lyft
Uber and Lyft pickups are at the Lower Level Arrivals curb at column-marked rideshare zones for each terminal. Drop-offs are at the Upper Level Departures curb.
On-airport facility
The FLL Rental Car Center is a 7-minute shuttle ride from each terminal. Free Avis/Budget/Hertz/National/Enterprise/Alamo/Dollar/Thrifty/Sixt courtesy shuttles run every 5–10 minutes from the Lower Level.
Rail & bus to Fort Lauderdale
Tri-Rail commuter trains stop at the FLL Airport Station, connected to all four terminals by the free FLL Tri-Rail Shuttle Bus. Connecting service reaches Miami International, downtown Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
Hotel & intercity
Go Airport Shuttle, GO Bus, and Greyhound coaches use the Lower Level Ground Transportation curb. Port Everglades cruise shuttles also depart from this area.
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) at FLL
Uber and Lyft pickups are at the Lower Level Arrivals curb at column-marked rideshare zones for each terminal. Drop-offs are at the Upper Level Departures curb.
Surge pricing is common during weather delays and immediately after large arrival banks. If your phone shows surge pricing of 1.8x or higher, the rental-car shuttle for a same-day return is often a faster total-cost path than waiting for surge to drop.
Rental cars
The FLL Rental Car Center is a 7-minute shuttle ride from each terminal. Free Avis/Budget/Hertz/National/Enterprise/Alamo/Dollar/Thrifty/Sixt courtesy shuttles run every 5–10 minutes from the Lower Level. Loyalty members of National (Emerald Club), Hertz (Gold Plus Rewards), Avis (Preferred), and Enterprise (Plus) usually skip the counter entirely. National's choose-any-car-on-the-aisle model is the fastest path through the facility for travelers who do not need a specific vehicle class.
Public transit to and from FLL
Tri-Rail commuter trains stop at the FLL Airport Station, connected to all four terminals by the free FLL Tri-Rail Shuttle Bus. Connecting service reaches Miami International, downtown Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. For more on US airport transit options, see the ground transport overview.
Hotel and parking shuttles
Go Airport Shuttle, GO Bus, and Greyhound coaches use the Lower Level Ground Transportation curb. Port Everglades cruise shuttles also depart from this area. Free shuttles run on each operator's own loop, typically every 10 to 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes overnight. If you do not see your hotel's shuttle, call the front desk before assuming you have missed it — schedules vary on weekends and holidays.
Cell phone waiting area
If somebody is picking you up in a private vehicle, ask them to wait at the cell phone waiting lot until you have your luggage and are at the curb. Pulling to the arrivals curb early at FLL forces the driver into the recirculation loop, which can add 15 to 25 minutes on a busy day.
Accessibility
All ground transportation options at FLL are required to provide equivalent service for travelers with disabilities. Accessible taxis are dispatched on request from the taxi stand. Public transit is wheelchair accessible. Hotel shuttles are required to provide wheelchair accommodation — call the hotel ahead to confirm a lift-equipped vehicle is on your departure-window schedule.
Parking is the alternative
If you are driving yourself, see the FLL parking guide for on-site garages, off-site lots, and a comparison of every published rate.