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Hertz car rental at Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, often shortened to FLL, puts you close to the parts of South Florida where many trips begin: Port Everglades, Las Olas, beach hotels, Hollywood, downtown Fort Lauderdale, and the road network leading towards Miami or Palm Beach.
By renting a Hertz car rental at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, you can move straight from arrival into the kind of trip you have planned. Cruise passengers may need a car before or after sailing, while beach stays, shopping stops, Everglades drives, and coastal routes are easier when you are not tied to one transfer point.
If you want to rent a Hertz car at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, check your first route before leaving FLL. US-1, I-595, I-95, and Florida’s Turnpike give you useful options, but airport traffic, cruise-day movement, beach roads, and downtown congestion can change the drive quickly.
With your car hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, you can reach several key spots in a short drive:
- Downtown Fort Lauderdale is about 5 to 6 miles
- Las Olas Boulevard is about 6 to 7 miles
- Fort Lauderdale Beach is about 8 miles
- Museum of Discovery and Science is about 5 to 6 miles
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is about 8 miles
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Location Information
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Driving & Quick Guide
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Travel Guide
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FAQs about car hire
Pick-up locations information
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Mon-Sun 5:00AM-2:00AM
600 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33315, United States
Driving in and around Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport gives you fast access to US-1, I-595, I-95, and roads towards the beach, cruise port, downtown, and nearby coastal cities. US-1 is useful for downtown and local hotel routes, while I-595 connects west towards I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, I-75, and Sawgrass-area routes.
Parking is usually easier in garages than on busy beach streets. Las Olas, downtown, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach can get crowded during cruise days, events, weekends, and holiday periods. I-595 Express and I-95 Express include tolled managed lanes, while Florida’s Turnpike is also tolled, so check your Hertz toll terms before using these routes.
A quick guide to Fort Lauderdale International Airport and beyond
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a practical starting point for beach stays, cruise departures and longer drives across South Florida. With your rental car collected at FLL, a little route planning can make busy areas much easier to navigate.
Check cruise-day traffic
Port Everglades is close to the airport, so traffic can build around cruise arrival and departure times. Leave some flexibility in your schedule, especially on busy sailing days.
Use garages near the beach
If you are heading to Las Olas Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, or nearby restaurants, check your parking options in advance. Beachfront streets can become crowded, particularly at weekends and during peak travel periods.
Plan Miami routes early
For journeys towards Miami, South Beach or the Florida Keys, review traffic conditions on I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike before setting out. Express lanes may also be useful on some routes, depending on traffic and your rental terms.
What cars can I hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport?
The right vehicle for Fort Lauderdale depends on whether you are staying near the beach, boarding a cruise, visiting Miami, or planning a longer Florida route. Smaller vehicles can help with garages and city parking, while larger options may suit families, luggage, and coastal drives.
Vehicle availability can vary by booking date and travel period, but Hertz offers options such as:
- Compact and economy cars: Best for light luggage, short beach routes, downtown garages, and simple drives between FLL and nearby hotel areas.
- Sedans: Suited to airport runs, cruise transfers, business trips, Las Olas, Hollywood, and Miami-area journeys.
- SUVs: Useful for families, extra bags, shopping stops, beach equipment, and longer drives across South Florida.
- MPVs: Good for small groups needing more space for passengers, luggage, shopping, or day-trip items.
- Vans: Built for larger groups, cruise luggage, sports gear, or family travel.
- Premium vehicles: A comfortable choice for business plans, resort stays, coastal drives, or longer highway journeys.
Electric car rental at Fort Lauderdale International Airport
An electric car is a practical option for exploring South Florida, especially with the region's growing charging network. Fort Lauderdale sits at the center of one of the most EV-friendly metro areas in the state, so charging on the go is rarely a challenge.
Hertz offers electric vehicles within its wider fleet at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, subject to your dates and availability. Check the available vehicle and nearby chargers before setting off on longer trips outside the immediate Fort Lauderdale area.
Value Added Services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience
When renting a car at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, you can choose optional Hertz extras that may help with protection, roadside support, and family travel needs.
Available VAS products include:
- SuperCover: Adds wider cover for eligible rental risks during city or highway driving.
- Theft Protection: Helps reduce liability if the hire car is stolen.
- Hertz Premium Emergency Roadside Service: Provides extra help for selected roadside issues.
- Infant seats: Rear-facing secure seating for babies during the rental.
- Child seats: Secured seating for younger children.
- High-back booster seats: Added height and support for older children.
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): May reduce liability for eligible vehicle damage.
Explore places within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Museum of Discovery and Science
5 to 6 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (approx)
3810 parking spots available (approx)
10 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM
Museum of Discovery and Science features interactive science exhibits, animal encounters, aviation displays, an AutoNation IMAX theatre, children’s discovery zones, environmental exhibits, and hands-on learning spaces.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
- 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (approx)
- 1700 parking spots available (approx)
- 13 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 5 AM to midnight
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park includes sandy beachfront, picnic areas, volleyball courts, basketball courts, playground space, ocean views, palm-lined paths, and access to one of the city’s main beach areas.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (approx)
- 172 parking spots available (approx)
- 16 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 8 AM to 8:30 PM
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is an urban coastal park with shaded trails, picnic areas, paddling routes, wildlife habitats, freshwater lagoon views, beach access, and green space between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic.
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