Transportation in Fort Lauderdale
We are taking a cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale in Nov. with a 2 year old granddaughter who needs a car seat. Since most or all Lyft and Uber do not have carseats, how can we get from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the port, from the port to the airport?
Traveling in Fort Lauderdale with a young child who requires a car seat requires a bit more planning since most standard rideshare services like Uber or Lyft do not guarantee car seats. Here’s a detailed breakdown of transportation options for your situation:
1. Airport to Hotel: Since you need a car seat for your 2-year-old, your safest options are car services that can provide one. Many local private car and shuttle services accommodate car seats upon request. Some options include:
- Go Airport Shuttle: Offers private rides with car seats available if requested in advance.
- ExecuCar or Carey International: Premium car services where you can request a car seat; reservation required.
- Local private car services in Fort Lauderdale: Many companies advertise family-friendly transportation with car seats. It’s best to call ahead and confirm availability.
2. Hotel to Cruise Port: For Fort Lauderdale, the Port Everglades cruise terminal is about 10–15 minutes from most central hotels. Options include:
- Private car service or taxi with a car seat requested in advance.
- Some hotels offer shuttle services directly to the port. Confirm if a car seat can be provided.
- If you’re staying at a hotel with port shuttle service but no car seat, you can ask if they allow you to bring your own child seat in the shuttle.
3. Cruise Port back to Airport: Similar to your arrival, a pre-arranged car service with a car seat is the easiest and safest method. Book in advance to ensure availability. Options include:
- Private taxi or car service from Port Everglades to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with car seat.
- Some hotels will hold your luggage and provide airport transport with car seat if you are returning to the same hotel before flying out.
Tips:
- Always confirm car seat availability when booking, and specify age/weight requirements of your child.
- Consider bringing your own portable car seat if you are concerned about availability.
- Reserve transportation in advance, especially in November when cruise traffic is heavy.
- Check if your hotel offers bundled airport and cruise port transportation—it can simplify logistics with a toddler.
Using these options, you can ensure safe and convenient transportation from the airport to the hotel, from hotel to port, and back to the airport, all while accommodating your granddaughter’s car seat needs.
