Trip to Fort Lauderdale, the United States: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Fort Lauderdale – Flórida Destination Miami and Everglades

How to get there

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Dania Beach · 8 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

FLL is adjacent to the urban core; from Miami there are highways and rail services with complementary transport at the endpoints.

How many days

One or two days for the canals circuit, the beach and the Bonnet House.

When to go

For Fort Lauderdale, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer from June to September, plan for heat and rain intervals. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car makes beach and museum visits easier; canal tours and local transport can reduce road travel during the visit.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Fort Lauderdale

Morning
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Dedicate the start of the itinerary to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in Fort Lauderdale.
Afternoon
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
After the break, proceed to Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Check access and explore the area without turning the afternoon in Fort Lauderdale into a string of transfers.
Late afternoon
Return via the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens area
Finish walks in the already visited area of Fort Lauderdale and return to your accommodation before planning another transfer. Light and weather can change the duration of this stage.
Evening
Free evening in Fort Lauderdale
Dine near your base in Fort Lauderdale and keep the evening free to rest after the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale tour.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Fort Lauderdale and start the visit?

FLL serves the city and is a regional alternative to MIA.

How many days to set aside for Fort Lauderdale?

A weekend allows for the coast, canals and Bonnet House.

How to get around during your stay in Fort Lauderdale?

Downtown and the beach are not a single compact circuit.

Does Fort Lauderdale serve as an alternative to Miami's airport?

Yes, but compare the trip to your chosen base and arrival logistics, especially if you stay in south Miami or continue to the Keys.

Your trip to Fort Lauderdale.