Parking
PortMiami Parking Guide
PortMiami operates parking garages and lots by the terminals, charged per day for your whole cruise. It suits local drivers; for visitors, a round-trip transfer often costs less than a rental car plus a week of parking.
How cruise parking works
PortMiami (run by Miami-Dade County) operates parking garages and lots near the cruise terminals and charges a daily rate for the length of your cruise. Current rates, payment methods and which garage serves each terminal are posted on the official PortMiami website; oversized vehicles (RVs, large vans) have separate rules. Drop your bags with porters at the terminal curb first, then park.
Parking vs a transfer
For a seven-night cruise, multiply the daily rate by eight days (you pay for embarkation and debarkation days), then add fuel and tolls both ways. Compare that with a round-trip transfer — for example, from a Miami hotel $113 each way for two people, or from MIA $166 each way.
Parking makes sense for South Florida residents with a car. If you are flying in, renting a car just to park it at the port for a week rarely does.
Tips if you drive
- Arrive at your check-in time, not earlier — garages near busy terminals fill on weekend mornings.
- Keep your parking ticket or receipt with your passport, not in checked luggage.
- Note your garage and level; after a week at sea, everyone forgets.
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at PortMiami?
Yes. PortMiami operates garages and lots near the terminals with daily rates; check the official PortMiami site for current prices.
Is it cheaper to park or take a transfer?
For residents with a car and a short cruise, parking can be cheaper. For visitors, a round-trip transfer usually costs less than a rental car plus a week of parking.
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