BeachPlace Towers

[travelplanner70]

Does anyone know how much a taxi or Uber ride is on a Friday evening from FLL to BeachPlace Towers? I am trying to determine whether it is worth renting a car. Thanks.

 

[ljmiii]

Uber has a fare estimate tool...but obviously is subject to surge pricing

https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/

 

[NJVacation61]

Probably in the $25-$35 range depending on the time you are going. I wouldn't rent a car just to get to the resort. I would only rent if you plan on needing it to drive around South Florida while you are there. Also note if you are an owner or renting from one you will not be charged but otherwise Beach Place charges $20 per night to park. You also need to pay to park on Las Olas and many other places in Ft. Lauderdale. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and the water taxi can get you to many other restaurants on the water if you don't rent. We always rent a car though because it makes it easier getting groceries and getting where we want to go. That Beach Place parking lot can be an adventure though.

 

[dioxide45]

Probably in the $25-$35 range depending on the time you are going. I wouldn't rent a car just to get to the resort. I would only rent if you plan on needing it to drive around South Florida while you are there. Also note if you are an owner or renting from one you will not be charged but otherwise Beach Place charges $20 per night to park. You also need to pay to park on Las Olas and many other places in Ft. Lauderdale. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and the water taxi can get you to many other restaurants on the water if you don't rent. We always rent a car though because it makes it easier getting groceries and getting where we want to go. That Beach Place parking lot can be an adventure though.

According to Marriott.com, parking is now $35/night. However, I think it now only applies to non timeshare based stays. So if you are staying on a home resort reservation, Abound Club Points or even an II exchange/getaway, then the parking fee no longer applies. I think this was a change effective 1/1/2025. Though I haven't seen any official confirmation on this.

The HUB has this note about parking and taking a taxi to the resort;

Parking Information: Parking fee $35 per day, one car per reservation only. Access to parking is via public parking garage with a clearance of 6'8".

Parking Instruction:
When arriving by car, enter the BeachPlace Public Garage from Cortez Street. At the kiosk, select “Accept Rate”, then select “Get A Ticket,” take the ticket that is printed and dispensed from the machine. Do not insert your credit card in the machine. Follow the Marriott Vacation Club signs to the P4 parking garage level. When you arrive at the P4 gate, scan the ticket using the barcode scanner. The gate will open and you can park anywhere on P4 or P5.

If you are arriving by taxi or private service, the driver can complete the above steps for initial entry into the garage, however, the drop off location is on the PL level (1st level) in the Taxi/Private Car area. The ticket will be valid for 15 minutes so that the driver will be able to leave without a charge. Inform the driver that they can use the same ticket to exit the garage, using the barcode scanner at the machine. The elevators to our resort are next to the taxi/car service location.