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Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing
Boat Tours Sightseeing cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River are available aboard the Water Taxi. The craft also offers transportation to nearby restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions. For schedules, information or group travel, phone (954) 467-6677.
Everglades Day Safari see Fort Myers
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AAA’s in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
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Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina1617 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn1180 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach440 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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165,521
Elevation
7 ft.
Sales Tax
The sales tax in Broward County is 6 percent. A tourist development tax of 5 percent is levied on rental accommodations.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(954) 828-5700; Sheriff (954) 764-4357
Fire (non-emergency)
(954) 828-6800
Time and Temperature
(954) 748-4444
Hospitals
Broward Health Imperial Point, (954) 776-8500; Broward Health Medical Center, (954) 355-4400; Holy Cross Hospital, (954) 771-8000.
Visitor Information
512 N.E. 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Phone:(954)462-6000
Air Travel
Airline tickets, information on flight reservations and flights are available at
Rental Cars
Hertz, at the airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (954) 764-1199 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
The Amtrak station is at 200 S.W. 21st Terr. For trip information and reservations phone (800) 872-7245.
Buses
The bus terminal serving the destination is Greyhound Lines Inc., 515 N.E. 3rd St.; phone (954) 764-6551.
Taxis
Cabs are plentiful. Fares are metered and are $4.50 for the first mile and $2.40 for each additional mile (plus 40c per minute during stops). The largest company is Yellow Cab, (954) 565-5400 or (954) 777-7777.
Public Transportation
Broward County Transit, (954) 357-8400, provides transportation to all sections of Fort Lauderdale and its outlying areas. Buses also are available between the downtown area and the beach. Sun Trolley offers many routes that service the downtown and beach areas; for information phone (954) 761-3543.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
