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Hollywood, FloridaHollywood
Base on Hollywood Beach for 2–3 nights: the Broadwalk is the trip. Skip it if you want a city — Miami and Fort Lauderdale do that better.
Hollywood sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and its reason to exist for a traveller is a 4 km oceanfront Broadwalk — a paved pedestrian and bike path with the beach on one side and low-rise hotels, bars and pizza counters on the other. Downtown, 5 km inland, is small and walkable but secondary. Two nights covers the beach properly; three if you add a day trip. A car helps for everything except the Broadwalk itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Oct (heat, rain, hurricane season)
- Airports
- FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hollywood, Florida911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hollywood, Florida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyTourist areas along the ocean are calm by day and evening; use normal city sense after dark…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (About 10–15 min by car to the beach; the closest airport.).
- Getting aroundThe Broadwalk is walkable and bikeable end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax.$22–40
- Street or quick mealBeach pizza slice$5–8
- BeerDraught beer$7–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)$12–20
- Museum or sight ticketState park entry per vehicle$6
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or older beach hotel double, a night, per roomUS$170
- High-end bedBudget motel or older beach hotel double, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$110 · Mid US$200 · High US$380
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (About 10–15 min by car to the beach; the closest airport.) · MIA Miami International (About 40 min by car; use it for long-haul and Latin America flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hollywood, Florida: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The Broadwalk is walkable and bikeable end to end. Everything else needs a car, a rideshare or a bus: Broward County Transit runs along the coast and downtown, but slowly. Tri-Rail commuter trains link Hollywood with Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach; Amtrak stops here too. Rent a car away from the airport for a lower rate.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Lauderdale
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Tri-Rail or Brightline from Hollywood, or 25–35 min by car on I-95
Las Olas, the water taxi and a bigger beach scene; easy half day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car on I-95 then I-195, or Tri-Rail to Metrorail
Go early; parking is the hard part.
Hallandale Beach
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Car or rideshare south on A1A or US-1
Gulfstream Park racing and the Big Easy casino sit just over the line.
Pompano Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Tri-Rail north, or 25 min by car on I-95
Similar beach to Hollywood's; only worth it if you want a change.
Deerfield Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Tri-Rail to Deerfield Beach station, then a short rideshare
A full beach day, not a quick stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hollywood Beach / Broadwalk
The only area worth paying a premium for: step out onto the path, beach and food on foot.
Downtown Hollywood
Cheaper, walkable to restaurants and the art museum, but a 10–15 min drive or bus to the sand.
Seminole Hard Rock area (west)
Resort, casino and shows; car-dependent, no beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Broadwalk beach hotel double1 × 2 nights × US$280 | US$560 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$200 | US$800 |
| Rideshare FLL airport to Hollywood Beach1 × US$35 | US$35 |
| Full-size rental car, one day1 × US$60 · Cheaper away from the airport. | US$60 |
| Beach bike rental, one day2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$153 |
| Trip total≈ US$420 per person per day, bed included | US$1,678 |
2026 estimate in US dollars, per person unless marked; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Beach pizza slice | $5–8 |
| Burger and fries at a Broadwalk counter | $14–22 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax. | $22–40 |
| Draught beer | $7–10 |
| Rideshare, 5 km | $12–20 |
| State park entry per vehicle | $6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rip currents and jellyfish: swim only near a lifeguard stand and follow the flag — green or yellow in, purple or red out.
- If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore, not against it.
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and insurance before booking late summer.
- Beach parking fills by mid-morning on weekends; arrive early or walk from your hotel.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Hollywood; consulates-general are in Miami (most countries) and Fort Lauderdale. US passport services: check the State Department site.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- FLL airport → Hollywood Beach, rideshare: $30–45, 15–25 min
- Tri-Rail Hollywood → Fort Lauderdale: about $5, 20 min
- Beach parking, per hour: $2–4
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Can we get the check, please? — The check, please
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat free?
- Which way to the beach? — Where is the beach entrance?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hollywood, Florida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Oct (heat, rain, hurricane season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares