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Public transportation is spotty in South Florida. Bus service is pretty inefficient and taxis can usually only be found in busy locations or by phoning up a local service. Miami does have a intra-city fixed rail system. There is also an inter-county rail service linking Miami to West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale also has a water taxi service, as does Miami by the Bayside Marketplace. These water taxi services are excellent for local transportation along the waterfronts. As there are limited public transportation options, and as the region's attractions are somewhat spread out, a car rental is advisable here.
Car Rental around Miami, Florida
Taking a trip down to Key West, alone, is enough of a reason to rent a car in South Florida. The experience of traversing the over water highway there, especially the famous Seven Mile Bridge, makes this route an absolute must while in the region.
The car rental industry in South Florida is very competitive. In addition, there is a modern and large highway system in South Florida with some toll roads, notably the Florida Turnpike. Naturally, there is some typical urban traffic within the cities, particularly around Miami, but inter-city routes are usually clear of traffic.
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