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Southwest Ranches
Treat Southwest Ranches as a stop, not a base: Everglades Holiday Park and a resort night. How long the park visit takes is unconfirmed — check hours and tour length first.
Southwest Ranches is a low-density town in Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale, with one headline stop — Everglades Holiday Park at the end of Griffin Road — plus resort and golf stays. A car is the practical way in; a single night covers it unless you are using it as a base for the wider county.
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- Currency
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- Airport
- FLL
- Nights
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Southwest Ranches911 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Southwest Ranches, 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
- SafetySouthwest Ranches is a low-crime residential town; the practical risks are highway traffic and wildlife near the park.
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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.
- AirportcheckFLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (Drive time and route to Southwest Ranches: check).
- Getting aroundcheckA car is the practical option; rental desks at FLL are the usual pickup (check current agencies and rates).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$2–$4
- Budget bedResort or hotel room nearby, a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedResort or hotel room nearby, a night, per roomUS$250
- High-end bedResort or hotel room nearby, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
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 (Drive time and route to Southwest Ranches: check)
Weather and climate
Southwest Ranches: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
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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)
7 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
A car is the practical option; rental desks at FLL are the usual pickup (check current agencies and rates). Local bus coverage is limited — check Broward County Transit routes before relying on it. Rideshare works but fares vary.
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: check
Drive north; route and time: check
Beach, shopping and dining.
Door to door: check
Drive north; route and time: check
Hollywood Beach Boardwalk and arts district.
Door to door: check
Drive north-east; route and time: check
Longer run; only worth it if you are already heading up the coast.
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.
Resort and golf stays around Pines Boulevard and 155th Ave SW
Availability and 2026 rates: check. Most visitors sleep in Fort Lauderdale or Pembroke Pines instead.
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
- $70–$120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$200 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort or hotel room nearby1 × 1 night × US$250 | US$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Everglades Holiday Park airboat tour (2 h)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Car rental (1 day, economy)2 × US$55 · check | US$110 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$69 |
| Trip total≈ US$380 per person per day, bed included | US$759 |
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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Resort availability and rates: check.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Fast-food meal | $6–$10 |
| Ride-share (5 mi) | $12–$18 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport is sparse — plan a car.
- Alligator sightings are common in the park; follow guide instructions.
- Park hours, tour times and prices: check before you drive out.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in Miami (check address); other nations have consulates in Fort Lauderdale.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- FLL → Southwest Ranches (rental car): about $40 per day; drive time check
- Everglades Holiday Park airboat: about $45 per person (check schedule and price)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-kul-pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra-see-as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan-to kwes-ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the restroom? (don-de es-ta el ba-nyo)
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 Southwest Ranches. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car-rental package to the trip budget.
- Include a guided airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park.
Sources
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