Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Rideshare pickup at FLL is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at FLL
UUber Pickup Zone
Lower Level (Arrivals) curbside — designated 'TNC/Rideshare' pickup lane at each terminal: Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same Lower Level Arrivals curbside TNC lanes as Uber — follow pink Lyft signs at each terminal.
In the app
Enter 'FLL' and select your arrival terminal (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the app; pickup is at the Lower Level curbside of that terminal.
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit baggage claim to the Lower Level (Arrivals) curb and follow 'Rideshare/TNC' signs; each terminal has its own clearly marked pickup lane directly outside baggage claim doors.
Cell Phone Lot
The Cell Phone Lot is off Griffin Rd, south of the airport — follow 'Cell Phone Lot' signs from the terminal loop; 3–4 min drive to the terminal curbs. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at FLL
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday and Sunday evenings year-round; spring break weeks (mid-March–early April) see all-day surges; cruise ship embarkation Saturdays also spike demand from Port Everglades transfers.
Wait tip
FLL serves mostly leisure travelers with heavy weekend and holiday traffic; wait until you have all bags before requesting — drivers arrive quickly but the Arrivals curb moves fast.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at FLL including rental cars and public transit, see the FLL Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for FLL
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →