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Tamarac
Skip Tamarac as a destination: it's a residential suburb with one good Persian restaurant and a sports bar. Use it only if you need a cheap bed near Sawgrass Mills or have family here.
Tamarac is a quiet Broward County suburb of 67,000, built around golf courses and strip malls. There are no major sights, no beach, no downtown. The only reasons to come are a low hotel rate near the Sawgrass Mills outlet mall or a visit to Kuluck Persian Restaurant. Most travellers should stay in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry and warm)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity and afternoon storms)
- Airports
- FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 1
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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 Tamarac911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tamarac Police (non-emergency)+1 954-720-2200
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 Tamarac, 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
- SafetyTamarac is a safe, low-crime suburb.
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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 · +1 954-720-2200 Tamarac Police (non-emergency)
- 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 Airport (About 20 min by car; no direct public transit to Tamarac — you'll need a taxi…
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner or Starbucks)$2–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a casual restaurant$12–18
- BeerBeer (bottle at a bar)$5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi or rideshare from FLL to Tamaraccheck$35–55
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (Comfort Suites or similar), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (Comfort Suites or similar), a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (Comfort Suites or similar), a night, per roomUS$150
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 Airport (About 20 min by car; no direct public transit to Tamarac — you'll need a taxi, rideshare or rental car.) · MIA Miami International Airport (About 40 min by car; same transit limitation.)
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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tamarac: 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)
7 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 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
You need a car. Broward County Transit buses run along University Drive and Commercial Boulevard but are infrequent. Rideshare is the backup.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sawgrass Mills
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car, about 10 min west on W Commercial Blvd
One of the largest outlet malls in the US; plan half a day.
Fort Lauderdale
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car, about 20 min east on W Commercial Blvd or W Sunrise Blvd
Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk — the real Broward County experience.
Door to door: 20 min
Car, about 20 min south on University Dr or I-95
Broadwalk, beach and a walkable downtown.
Door to door: 15 min
Car, about 15 min north on Powerline Rd or I-95
Quieter beach with a fishing pier.
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.
University Drive corridor
Closest to the restaurants and Sawgrass Mills; Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites are here.
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
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (Hampton Inn or similar)1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car per day (economy)2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Gas per day (about 50 km)2 × US$8 | US$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$50 |
| Trip total≈ US$273 per person per day, bed included | US$546 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner or Starbucks) | $2–5 |
| Lunch at a casual restaurant | $12–18 |
| Dinner at Kuluck Persian Restaurant | $20–35 |
| Beer (bottle at a bar) | $5–8 |
| Taxi or rideshare from FLL to Tamaraccheck | $35–55 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No beach, no downtown, no walkable area — this is pure suburbia.
- Restaurants close early; after 10 PM options are limited to fast food.
- Check if your hotel charges a resort or parking fee; some do.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Tamarac Police (non-emergency)
- +1 954-720-2200
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tamarac Police (non-emergency)+1 954-720-2200
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- FLL → Tamarac (taxi/rideshare): $35–55, about 20 min (check)
- Gas (per gallon): $3.50–4.50 (check)
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- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Where is the bathroom? — Where is the bathroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
English is universal; no phrasebook needed.
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 Tamarac. 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: Dec–Apr (dry and warm) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity and afternoon storms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
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