Get your bags, walk out of arrivals at Fort Lauderdale, FL Airport (FXE-Fort Lauderdale Executive), and pick up your rental car. Which one you slide into depends on where you plan to go. If you’ll be primarily driving in downtown Fort Lauderdale, around 6 miles from the terminal, choose something small. A compact car with nimble handling will be perfect for navigating those busy city streets. But with so many things to see, like the picturesque coral reefs of the surrounding area, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like an SUV or a full-size car, will make lengthier road trips more comfortable.