Table of Contents
- On-Site Parking Garage & Rates
- Garage Specs & Access
- Parking Rates & Payment
- Water Taxi & Rideshare Connections
- Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
- Rideshare & Micro-Transit
- Driving Directions from Major Routes
- Airport Transfers & Regional Transit
- Airport Transfers & Rail Stations
- FLL & MIA Airports
- Regional Rail & Brightline
- Plan Your Travel & Accommodations
- Book Travel & View Parking Maps
- Directions & Navigation
- Nearby Hotel Blocks
Broward County Convention Center Parking & Transportation
On-Site Parking Garage & Rates
Garage Specs & Access
- Capacity: Over 1,500 covered garage parking spaces on-site.
- Skybridge Connection: Direct air-conditioned walkway on Level 2 into the concourse.
- Security: 24/7 surveillance and security patrol coverage.
- Clearance (Levels 2-6): 6 ft 8 in standard vehicle clearance.
- Oversized Vehicles: Level 1 accommodates clearance up to 20 ft.
- Overnight Rule: No overnight parking permitted.
Covered Skybridge Walkway
Parking Rates & Payment
- Standard Daily Max: $20 per day (no in-and-out privileges).
- Oversized / Trucks: $40 per day on Level 1.
- Payment: Strictly cashless (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay).
- ADA Parking: Accessible spots positioned near elevators on every level.
Cashless Facility Only
Water Taxi & Rideshare Connections
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
- Stop #3 (Hilton Marina): Located just across the channel on 17th St, offering a 3-minute walk to the center.
- Direct Destinations: Travel by boat to Las Olas Blvd, Bahia Mar, and Fort Lauderdale Beach without sitting in street traffic.
- FLIBS Transportation Hub: Serves as an express boat terminal during the annual boat show.
Scenic Water Route
Rideshare & Micro-Transit
- Dedicated Drop-Off: Covered passenger loading zones right outside the Main Concourse on Eisenhower Blvd.
- Uber & Lyft Staging: Designated pickup lanes prevent congestion following large general sessions.
- Brightline Fort Lauderdale: Located 3 miles away in Downtown with quick connecting rideshare transfers.
Fast Curbside Access
The Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center is positioned at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, directly at the entrance of Port Everglades and the foot of the 17th Street Causeway bridge.
Driving Directions from Major Routes
- From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL): Take US-1 North (Federal Hwy) to SE 17th Street (East). Follow SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd (South) into the venue entrance.
- From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike: Take I-595 East directly to US-1 North. Turn East onto SE 17th Street and follow signs south to Eisenhower Blvd.
- From Fort Lauderdale Beach (A1A): Travel South on A1A over the 17th Street Causeway bridge, then turn left onto Eisenhower Blvd.
Airport Transfers & Regional Transit
Airport Transfers & Rail Stations
FLL & MIA Airports
- FLL Airport: 3.5 miles south (10-minute drive via US-1).
- MIA Airport: 30 miles south (45–60 minutes via I-95).
- Hotel Shuttles: Many 17th St and airport hotels offer free FLL transfers.
- Rental Cars: Available at both airport consolidation centers.
10 Minutes to FLL Airport
Regional Rail & Brightline
- Brightline Station: Located at 101 NW 2nd Ave (Connecting Miami, Aventura, Boca, West Palm Beach, Orlando).
- Tri-Rail Commuter: Connects Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach and Miami-Dade.
- Transit Time: 8-minute taxi from Brightline to the convention floor.
- High-Speed Option: Ideal for attendees commuting from Orlando or Miami.
Brightline & Tri-Rail Options
Plan Your Travel & Accommodations
Book Travel & View Parking Maps
Directions & Navigation
Launch live GPS turn-by-turn navigation directly to the Broward County Convention Center parking garage entrance.
Live GPS & Water Routes
Nearby Hotel Blocks
Avoid parking hassles entirely by booking a room within walking distance on 17th Street or directly at the connected Omni Hotel.
Walk & Avoid Parking
Port Everglades Security Notice: Because the Broward County Convention Center is situated within the Port Everglades jurisdiction, local police and port security conduct periodic vehicle checkpoints. All adult vehicle occupants should have a valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport) readily accessible upon approaching the Eisenhower Blvd security gate.