Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hollywood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hollywood

With a population of 140,768, Hollywood is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hollywood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Hollywood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (One Seminole Way) and GG's Waterfront Bar & Grill (606 N. Ocean Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ocean Grill & Bar (1814 Harrison St) and Drastix (Tyler St 1920) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hollywood.

When to visit Hollywood

Hollywood in September
Estimated package price
$269
2 travelers
Flight to Hollywood
3 nights at hotel
Hollywood in September
Estimated package price
$269
2 travelers
Flight to Hollywood
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hollywood in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 8.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hollywood, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Hollywood

Plane

When flying to Hollywood, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hollywood include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Hollywood departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hollywood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hollywood to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m trip. The train station in Hollywood is called Hollywood, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hollywood is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 190 miles from Hollywood. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hollywood, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus. The most popular bus station is Hollywood Sheridan Street Rail Station - 2900 Sheridan St, located 1.8 miles from downtown Hollywood. Hollywood Surfside Publix is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Hollywood, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hollywood include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Hollywood departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hollywood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hollywood to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m trip. The train station in Hollywood is called Hollywood, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Hollywood is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 190 miles from Hollywood. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hollywood, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus. The most popular bus station is Hollywood Sheridan Street Rail Station - 2900 Sheridan St, located 1.8 miles from downtown Hollywood. Hollywood Surfside Publix is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hollywood

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Hollywood

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hollywood

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $337 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hollywood, with prices from $12 to $606 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hollywood are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Hollywood by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hollywood

Most booked hotels in Hollywood

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1865 reviews)
$391+
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Viajero Miami
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3554 reviews)
$33+
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Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suite
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4242 reviews)
$106+
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The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2416 reviews)
$145+
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1560 reviews)
$380+
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The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1899 reviews)
$273+
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Renting a car in Hollywood

Renting a car in Hollywood costs $21 per day, on average, or $41 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Hollywood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hollywood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hollywood is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hollywood costs $21 per day, on average, or $41 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Hollywood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hollywood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Hollywood is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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