Is coming into FLL worth saving $200 ? (Miami: rent, hotel, live in)

[zulu400]

Hi,
Family of 4 coming into MIA from NY. I'll save around $200 if I fly into FLL instead of MIA.
Is it worth it ?

I have no idea about transportation costs between the 2, looking for inputs.
We will be cruising from MIA and visiting key west etc . We will rent a car regardless of where we land, but we will have to return it in MIA before the cruise and will need transportation to FLL from MIA after the cruise.

[ruski]

FLL is a very nice airport. I prefer to fly to and form NY via FLL instead of MIA.

[Coconut1]

I would just do MIA. You'll be closer to the Port after returning the car (you might consider returning Downtown- there are several agencies there and it will get you even closer to the Port) and after the cruise it will also be closer as well. If it were $200 per person, FLL, but $200 total? Not worth it, IMO.

[joeymags]

I live in NYC as well. I usually fly into FLL and fly out of Miami. You can get an uber from FLL to south beach for about $35. Would you have to fly into and out of FLL? I find it best to book two one way tickets as it gives much more flexibility.

[zulu400]

Thanks for the responses.

[BNBR]

4 with luggage? You will need an Uber XL. But even then, $60 - $70 from FLL to Miami. You should save $100+ if you fly into FLL in this case, and it's only about 15 - 20 minutes further from the port, so rather trivial.

[AnnRyan]

It's not worth it. You are paying a lot of money for your trip, and your time is valuable. Pay the $200!

(My answer would be different if we were talking $200 per person)

[zulu400]

Thanks Again, I think I'll bite the bullet !!
Appreciate it.

[pslhomie]

When you get of the plane at FLL, go have dinner, check into your hotel, watch a movie and then come back and may be just may be your luggage will be unloading.

[Obrienlester]

Yes it is worth it, less traffic and less people to deal with.