Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Car Rental (FLL): Cars, SUVs & Vans
Why rent a car at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Intl Airport
Compare Fort Lauderdale airport car and van rentals from multiple suppliers and book online with Airport Van Rental. Start your beach stay or pre-cruise visit with a vehicle that has room for the people and luggage arriving together. The pickup route at FLL depends on your terminal and supplier, so a clear collection plan leaves you free to enjoy the next part of the trip.
Compare Fort Lauderdale airport rentals for your trip
Select Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as the pickup location, add your return location, dates, times and driver age, then compare the offers. Look at the complete quoted price alongside the vehicle's space and the collection location. A rental inside the airport's Rental Car Center and an off-site offer may involve different arrival arrangements.
If the car is mainly for a stay before or after a cruise, choose those dates first. You may not need to keep it while you are at sea. For a trip ending elsewhere, search with the actual return location from the beginning so the comparison reflects any one-way arrangements.
Choose a collection time that allows for leaving the aircraft, collecting bags and reaching the supplier. International arrivals may also need time for immigration and customs. Keep the first afternoon easy enough that a slower airport arrival does not unravel the rest of the day.
Reach the Rental Car Center from your terminal
The FLL Rental Car Center, or RCC, is next to Terminal 1. Follow the airport's official rental-car directions:
- Terminal 1: use the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2, near the Concourse B security checkpoint.
- Terminals 2, 3 and 4: follow RCC signs outside baggage claim on the lower arrivals level for the free shuttle.
Inside the building, follow your supplier's signs. Counters occupy different floors; level 3 is not the check-in floor for every company. Have the confirmation ready so you can head directly to the right location.
For an off-site supplier, the airport directs passengers through the RCC to Zone G for onward transport. Check the booked location's instructions before arrival, including whether you need to call for collection. Keep the group and luggage together until everyone knows which transfer comes next.
Match the vehicle to the luggage coming off the flight
A beach bag takes little room. A week's cruise luggage for several relatives is a different packing job. Judge the rental by its fullest journey, usually when everyone and every suitcase are on board, rather than by the lighter loads you will carry on local outings.
For one household, compare a car, SUV or minivan around the actual seats, bags and child-seat needs. For a larger group sharing the hotel and schedule, a 12-passenger van keeps the airport journey together and makes shared outings easier to arrange.
Count the driver among the occupants and assess storage with all the required seats in use. If the bags would consume the space you need for passengers, compare a different configuration or two vehicles. Use our group travel and packing guide for 8 to 15 people to agree on suitcases, everyday bags and the shared plan before everyone flies.
Keep the first day's essentials easy to reach, particularly if you will check in later. Once at the hotel, leave bulky luggage there before beginning a relaxed afternoon out. Confirm garage clearance if you choose a tall van.
Plan the Port Everglades connection separately
A rental is useful when you have time to enjoy Fort Lauderdale before sailing. It is a less obvious choice if you are only traveling straight from the airport to the ship. Compare the complete transfer plan, including the rental handover, rather than treating the car as an automatic part of a cruise arrival.
FLL's RCC shuttle connects the airport terminals and rental center, not your cruise terminal. Port Everglades transportation information explains that some nearby rental companies offer cruise shuttles. Confirm any such service with the specific branch, including where you return the vehicle and how the onward journey is arranged.
Keep the embarkation morning focused on a few clear steps:
- Use your cruise line's assigned terminal and arrival instructions.
- Return the rental to the booked location, allowing for any required refueling and handover.
- Take the transfer you have arranged to the ship, with enough space for the entire party and its luggage.
For a pre-cruise visit, our Fort Lauderdale city guide offers a beach day, Bonnet House and downtown outings you can fit around your stay. Save longer cross-Florida drives for another day rather than putting them before a boarding deadline.
Settle payment, collection hours and tolls before arrival
Review the full quote, driver eligibility, required documents, accepted payment method, deposit, cancellation terms, mileage and fuel arrangements together. Confirm essential equipment and any additional drivers. Our rental-car deposit guide helps distinguish the booking cost from a security hold at collection.
For late flights, check the chosen location's counter hours and delay procedure. The airport's 24-hour RCC shuttle service does not mean every rental counter stays open all night. Keep the location's contact details handy and notify it if your arrival moves beyond the agreed collection time.
Before driving on toll roads, choose the payment arrangement that fits your trip. SunPass's rental-vehicle guidance explains supplier programs and personal-account options. Supplier service fees differ, so confirm the full cost and any opt-out steps rather than assuming a toll is included in the rental price.
If you will use your own compatible account, set it up for the rental vehicle and correct rental period before relying on it, following the toll provider's instructions. Agree the arrangement with the supplier to avoid overlapping toll programs.
Give a Naples road trip its own travel day
FLL can also be the start of a longer Florida stay. After your Fort Lauderdale days, continue toward Naples for a change of coast, with an overnight that leaves time for a meal and an unhurried beach visit.
Our Fort Lauderdale-to-Naples and Everglades route helps you choose between a direct crossing and a day built around nature stops. Pick the route before setting the schedule, and keep enough flexibility for the weather and the pace of the group.
Check Florida 511 for traffic, construction and weather-related travel information before leaving. If you arrive tired after a long flight, settle into Fort Lauderdale first and begin the longer drive after a rest. The road trip will be more enjoyable when reaching the next hotel is not the only goal.
Return the rental and leave time for the terminal transfer
For a rental based in the RCC, follow airport signs for rental-car return, then the signs for your company. The center's address is 600 Terminal Drive, but an off-site rental should go back to the location in its return instructions.
Complete the fuel or charging arrangement in your agreement, remove your belongings and keep the handover confirmation when available. RCC return directions show the onward shuttle connection from level 3; Terminal 1 is reached by the level-2 pedestrian bridge. Follow the signs for your departure terminal after finishing with the supplier.
Allow for that transfer in addition to the drive and your airline's check-in and security guidance. For an overnight or very early return, confirm the supplier's procedure in advance. There is no single return allowance that suits every terminal, supplier and flight.
Use the search above to compare your FLL dates and book online. With a clear arrival and return plan, the rental can do what you need it to: bring everyone together for the days ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Follow Rental Car Center signs to the Concourse B pedestrian bridge on level 2. Once inside the center, follow your supplier's signs to the correct floor. Check your confirmation for any instructions specific to the booking.
Yes. Follow the RCC signs outside baggage claim on the lower arrivals level for the free airport shuttle. It takes you to the Rental Car Center. An off-site supplier can involve another transfer from there.
No. Some operate at separate off-site locations. Read the offer's collection details before booking and keep the supplier's instructions available on arrival. Compare the additional transfer with the rental price when choosing the offer.
Do not assume so. The airport's RCC shuttle and a cruise-terminal transfer are different services. Some rental locations offer cruise shuttles, but you need to confirm the specific branch, return point, operating arrangements and any charge before relying on one.
That depends on the chosen location's hours and arrangements. Check the collection window and flight-delay procedure before booking. A 24-hour airport shuttle is not a guarantee that the supplier's counter will be open when you arrive.
Search with your intended return location from the beginning. One-way offers, eligible vehicles and charges vary by supplier and dates. Compare the complete quote and the return location's opening hours before finalizing the rest of the trip.