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

Plantation travel guide

Plantation Tourism | Plantation Guide

You're Going to Love Plantation

With a population of 84,955, Plantation is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plantation has to offer.

Where to Eat in Plantation

If you’re looking for affordable options, J. Alexander's - Plantation (8550 W Broward Blvd) and Mustard Seed Bistro (256 S University Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Plantation

Plantation in September
Estimated package price
$311
2 travelers
Flight to Plantation
3 nights at hotel
Plantation in September
Estimated package price
$311
2 travelers
Flight to Plantation
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plantation in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 9.9″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Plantation, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Plantation

Plane

When flying to Plantation, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Plantation include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Plantation departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plantation, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Plantation 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.

Car

Another option to get to Plantation is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Plantation. 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 Plantation, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

Plane

When flying to Plantation, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Plantation include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Plantation departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plantation, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Plantation 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.

Car

Another option to get to Plantation is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Plantation. 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 Plantation, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

Airports near Plantation

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Plantation

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plantation

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1865 reviews)
$391+
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Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1015 reviews)
$151+
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Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 361 reviews)
$162+
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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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Sonesta Es Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1485 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Plantation

Renting a car in Plantation costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Plantation.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Plantation (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 Plantation is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Sedan or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plantation costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Plantation.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Plantation (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 Plantation is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Sedan or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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