FLL taxi-car rental

[CanadianMAG]

I have finally decided on a hotel for our post cruise. It is about $100 more then what we wanted to pay.. but OH WELL

 

Anyway, I called the hotel they said it is 25 minutes from the aiport and 20 minutes from the port. She also said it was about $25.00 cab ride each time. So I figure it will be 70.00 with tip...

 

I was going to rent a car to save money. Is the renal places close to the port?? Id it really worth it to rent a car to save money? With the hassel to rent?

 

I know we will not be cruising around in it to check our the Flordia sites

 

 

The hotel is Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa

[TrentS]

The airport rental car facilities also serve Port Everglades as they're adjacent. If you're not going to be doing any driving around other than to and from the hotel though I personally wouldn't mess with it. It may save you a small amount of money, but the hassle of it all and loading and unloading the luggage multiple times wouldn't be worth it to me. Plus if you leave a rental car at the hotel overnight there's probably a hefty charge for that, which may make it more expensive than a taxi in the end. The Westin Diplomat is a good choice, I'm sure you'll like it.

[FutureFlash]

If you want to save some $$$ (and you are able to cancel the Westin), you should be able to get a 4* hotel on Priceline for less than $100/night at that time of year. The hotels on the beach or downtown are only a $10-$15 cab ride to the port and airport.

 

I have found that even the least expensive car rentals are still $50+ after taxes/fees.

[TrentS]

As I recall Flash they wanted a very special hotel to celebrate the last few days of their honeymoon in... And I would say the Diplomat definitely fits that! It's a SPECTACULAR property!!!

[CanadianMAG]

I didnt think of the overnight parking costs!!! So I guess it works out to be the same it is about $20.00 a night for this.

 

Looks like we will take a cab!!

 

Thanks for your help

 

And you are correct, we do want a very nice place for the last night alone before reality hits again!!:D