Visit the Florida Keys

Ever dreamed of surfing, fishing and touring in the exotic Florida Keys? The Florida Keys are 1,700 tropical, paradisiacal islands that are actually much closer than you think! From Fort Lauderdale, the drive to the first main island in the Florida Keys – Key Largo – is only about 1.5 hours. Do a getaway to the Florida Keys and discover firsthand what island life is all about.

Driving to the Florida Keys FL

Driving to the Florida Keys is one of the most scenic road trips you will ever take. Once only accessible by water, now you can easily island hop via the Overseas Highway – a 127 mile highway that rises above the ocean and connects the islands to the mainland. The panoramic views of glistening waves and sparkling water will make the drive to the Florida Keys one of your favorite road trips! Traveling to the Florida Keys quickly and affordably is easy: simply get a minivan rental, luxury car rental, or one of the other affordable car rentals from ABC Car Rental in Ft Lauderdale and drive to the waiting beaches on the islands. Contact the best car rental company in Ft Lauderdale to reserve a vehicle today and start your journey!

Florida Keys Attractions

The don’t-stress, live-life, and have-fun attitudes that permeate the Florida Keys are contagious. After all, in this beautiful and exciting place how could you not relax and have fun? The Florida Keys offer a plethora of activities that are perfect for your family vacation, honeymoon or weekend getaway.

Spend the afternoon exploring the secret nooks, breathtaking scenery and exotic wildlife on a kayak tour of the mangrove forests. These tours will intrigue, educate and awe all ages.

In addition to the incredible mangrove forests, the Florida Keys FL are also home to the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef. This exceptional reef houses shipwrecks, schools of exotic fish, bizarre coral and almost any other underwater mystery you can imagine! The coral reef is only about 5 miles offshore from many of the islands and is almost 120 miles long. For a fun undersea adventure, try scuba diving with your family and friends along the living coral barrier reef.

The next time you are in Fort Lauderdale, rent a car cheap and drive down to the Florida Keys. You are just under 2 hours away from your utopia. Take a short getaway to the Florida Keys and discover the wonders of nature.