Taxi cab stands can be found at Fort Lauderdale International airport and larger hotels. From the airport, expect to pay up to $12 to 17th Street, up to $18 to go to Fort Lauderdale Beach and up to $30 to get to Lauderdale-by-the Sea. Fares are metered at $2.45 for the first mile and $1.75 each additional mile.
Yellow Cab/Checker (954) 565-5400

Car rentals are available for reserving online through Alamo Rent a Car. Alamo pickup locations include Fort Lauderdale Int'l Airport and Bahia Mar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach.

The south Florida rail system, Tri-Rail, connects Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties. Free shuttles can to take you from stations in Fort Lauderdale to the airport plus major business and shopping areas. Trains run from every 30min up to 90min. Line runs from Mangonia Park in West Palm Beach to Miami International Airport with 16 stops in between. Call Tri-Rail for schedules. Fares range from $2 to $5.50 oneway.
1-800-TRI-RAIL
Stations in Ft. Lauderdale:

Cypress Creek - 6151 N. Andrews Way

Ft. Lauderdale - 200 SW 21st Terr

Ft. Lauderdale Airport - 2075 Tigertail Road

Sheridan Street - 2900 Sheridan Street

Broward County Transportation Authority public buses service over 300 square miles. Downtown parking is metered in lots at rates of 75cents per hour. Municipal parking at the beaches costs between $3-$6.
Broward County Transportation Authority (954) 357-8400

A free trolley service operates throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale, connecting Broward Performing Arts Center with Las Olas Boulevard boutiques and restaurants.
Downtown Trolley (954) 429-3100

A more adventurous mode of transportation is a water taxi. Hop onboard to go out to dinner, go shopping on Las Olas Boulevard or just for sightseeing. One way tickets are less than $8, round trip $14.
Water Taxi (954) 467-6677

Travel to Ft. Lauderdale
The Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport is located between I-95 and US 1, south of state road 84. The interstate rail service, Amtrak, is located at located at 200 SW 21st Terr. The interstate bus service, Greyhound Lines, is located at 513 NE Third St.

Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport
Amtrak 1-800-872-7245
Greyhound Lines 1-800-231-2222