To rent or not to rent?

[harry0]

We are staying in FLL precruise at the Ocean Sky for 3 nights in early December. I will be with my wife and 2 grandkids. We wanted a beach hotel and we got it. I heard the cab fare from airport is about $35. Is there enough restaurants and shopping in the area to keep us busy for a few days? Or should we rent a car?

Any restaurant recommendations would also be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Harry

[Ashland]

We are staying in FLL precruise at the Ocean Sky for 3 nights in early December. I will be with my wife and 2 grandkids. We wanted a beach hotel and we got it. I heard the cab fare from airport is about $35. Is there enough restaurants and shopping in the area to keep us busy for a few days? Or should we rent a car?

Any restaurant recommendations would also be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Harry

You can find great priced car rentals in Fort Lauderdale...Sorry but I wouldn't want to stay that many nights (especially with children) and be limited on what's within walking distance and transportation....Rent a car you won't be sorry... many places to see and things to do...you might even consider an everglades airboat adventure...Enjoy

[Oviedo32765]

We are staying in FLL precruise at the Ocean Sky for 3 nights in early December. I will be with my wife and 2 grandkids. We wanted a beach hotel and we got it. I heard the cab fare from airport is about $35. Is there enough restaurants and shopping in the area to keep us busy for a few days? Or should we rent a car?

Any restaurant recommendations would also be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Harry

 

What do you consider in the area?

 

It looks like there are a few places North and South.

 

Within a mile and a half North:

• Aruba Beach Cafe
  
• Anglins Beach Cafe
  
• BurgerFi
  
• Jojo's Tacos
  
• SEA
  
• Laspada's Original Hoagies
  
• Blue Moon Fish Co
  
• Benihana
  
• Kaluz
  
• Umberto's Restaurant & Pizza
  
• Ambey
  
• Zuckerello's
  
• Fritz & Fran Bierhaus
  
• Eduardo De San Angel
  

 

Less than a mile to the South:

• Cafe Matorano
  
• Julian
  
• Fishtales Bar & Grill
  
• Lucca
  
• Greek Islands Taverna
  
• Domino's Pizza
  
• Nick's Italian
  
• Emunah
  
• Ocean's Grille
  
• Dunkin Donuts
  
• McDonald's
  

[Twickenham]

Three days with 2 grandkids? Rent a car. You'll go stir crazy otherwise;).

[BlueHerons]

What do you consider in the area?

 

It looks like there are a few places North and South.

 

Within a mile and a half North:

• Aruba Beach Cafe
  
• Anglins Beach Cafe
  
• BurgerFi
  
• Jojo's Tacos
  
• SEA
  
• Laspada's Original Hoagies
  
• Blue Moon Fish Co
  
• Benihana
  
• Kaluz
  
• Umberto's Restaurant & Pizza
  
• Ambey
  
• Zuckerello's
  
• Fritz & Fran Bierhaus
  
• Eduardo De San Angel
  

 

Less than a mile to the South:

• Cafe Matorano
  
• Julian
  
• Fishtales Bar & Grill
  
• Lucca
  
• Greek Islands Taverna
  
• Domino's Pizza
  
• Nick's Italian
  
• Emunah
  
• Ocean's Grille
  
• Dunkin Donuts
  
• McDonald's
  

 

Some of those restaurants are REALLY expensive and not conducive to children under 18.

 

To the OP, I would absolutely rent a car. While I love Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, and The Village Pub, you'll want to be mobile. Without a car if it rains, you are stuck.

[harry0]

looks like we are renting a car-I didnt plan on the $15 a day parking fee but its not going to break me either.

Car rentals aRre very reasonable in Fla. Just a hassle to pick up-and drop-off.

[royalcruz]

I live 2 miles from there. Aruba and Benihana are very kid-friendly. Greek Islands Taverna is probably the most popular restaurant in the neighborhood for adults but it might work for families too. There is also a deli and McDonalds by Winn Dixie only about a block away. Nick's would be a short walk and a good choice too.

Edited August 4, 2014 by royalcruz

[harry0]

My wife thought we could get by with not renting so we will cab it and walk to whatever we could. McDonalds is a good choice for us for breakfast. The Aruba get great reviews from TA too.

[royalcruz]

http://www.suntrolley.com/galt-link/ You can use this public transportation option during the week during the day.

[harry0]

Thanks for info on the trolly-if it rains one day this is a good alternative to get us out and about.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Try Budget car rental ..

[BlueHerons]

I love Aruba!!

[Ashland]

Try Budget car rental ..[/quote

Also if using Budget many on these boards have offered for a discount using:

 

 

BCD (code).... U096100

 

 

Coupon code.... MUWZ163