Transportation advice: arr MIA; dep PBI or FLL
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Transportation advice: arr MIA; dep PBI or FLL
I am traveling to HAV from MIA. On the return, I want to spend 4 or 5 days at Singer Island. I am trying to avoid (1) drop charges for the rental car (2) exorbitant "convenience fees" for the tolls.
The two of us will have 6 bags, including 2 with dive equipment. (maybe 5, but still 2 bags of dive equipment)
I could pick up a rental car at either West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale (airport or non airport locations) (assuming I can return at the airport).
I've looked at TRI-Rail and can't see if there are car rental locations near either Fort Lauderdale or West Palm stops. Are there any convenient ones?
How difficult would it be for two of us to manage that many bags getting to/from the rail station and the train?
Are there alternative modes of transportation that would work?
Thanks
The two of us will have 6 bags, including 2 with dive equipment. (maybe 5, but still 2 bags of dive equipment)
I could pick up a rental car at either West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale (airport or non airport locations) (assuming I can return at the airport).
I've looked at TRI-Rail and can't see if there are car rental locations near either Fort Lauderdale or West Palm stops. Are there any convenient ones?
How difficult would it be for two of us to manage that many bags getting to/from the rail station and the train?
Are there alternative modes of transportation that would work?
Thanks
Last edited by manneca; Oct 10, 2016 at 10:26 am
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Typically, there isn't a drop charge for major car rental agencies in South Florida. You can rent at one and drop at another for no charge. Enterprise being the exception.
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"I am trying to avoid ... exorbitant "convenience fees" for the tolls."
Have you considered purchasing your own personal SunPass to use in your rental car? If you can find a reasonably-priced one-way rental from MIA to FLL/PBI, that's probably what I would do -- especially if I had the amount of luggage that you will have.
Link to SunPass retailers:
https://www.sunpass.com/sunPassRetailers
(Of course, if you rarely drive in Florida, the initial $19.99 cost of a SunPass transponder might make this an unworkable solution for you.)
Have you considered purchasing your own personal SunPass to use in your rental car? If you can find a reasonably-priced one-way rental from MIA to FLL/PBI, that's probably what I would do -- especially if I had the amount of luggage that you will have.
Link to SunPass retailers:
https://www.sunpass.com/sunPassRetailers
(Of course, if you rarely drive in Florida, the initial $19.99 cost of a SunPass transponder might make this an unworkable solution for you.)
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"I am trying to avoid ... exorbitant "convenience fees" for the tolls."
Have you considered purchasing your own personal SunPass to use in your rental car? If you can find a reasonably-priced one-way rental from MIA to FLL/PBI, that's probably what I would do -- especially if I had the amount of luggage that you will have.
Link to SunPass retailers:
https://www.sunpass.com/sunPassRetailers
(Of course, if you rarely drive in Florida, the initial $19.99 cost of a SunPass transponder might make this an unworkable solution for you.)
Have you considered purchasing your own personal SunPass to use in your rental car? If you can find a reasonably-priced one-way rental from MIA to FLL/PBI, that's probably what I would do -- especially if I had the amount of luggage that you will have.
Link to SunPass retailers:
https://www.sunpass.com/sunPassRetailers
(Of course, if you rarely drive in Florida, the initial $19.99 cost of a SunPass transponder might make this an unworkable solution for you.)
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BTW, if you are staying on Singer Island, definately check out Sailfish Marina restaurant. Especially on a Thursday evening for their sunset celebration.
Let me know if you need any other suggestions for things to do while you are there. I live north of Singer Island and can offer some suggestions.
Let me know if you need any other suggestions for things to do while you are there. I live north of Singer Island and can offer some suggestions.
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Good news! There is no need to take a toll road between FLL or PBI and Singer Island. The most direct route is on Interstate 95. Just stay out of the "I-95 Express" lanes and you'll be fine.
You may want to use this shuttle so that you can rent directly at FLL. Doing that gives you a wider variety of cars/companies from which to choose.
Link to schedule posted on Tri-Rail website (pdf): http://www.tri-rail.com/connection-m...FLA1_Route.pdf
The only other option that comes to find is a ride-sharing service like Uber. You're probably better off renting a car, however.