Last updated: October 9, 2026 · By Ronen, Stay Near The Venue
Port Everglades cruise parking is run by the port itself: two garages and four surface lots, charged by the hour up to a daily maximum, with no reservations. This guide covers the official 2026 rates, which garage serves which terminal, and what to know before you drive in. If you also need a room before sailing, see our guide to hotels near Port Everglades.
Quick answer: Port Everglades parking is $25 per day maximum for a standard vehicle, starting at $5 for up to one hour. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. The port does not take reservations or prepayment.
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Official Port Everglades parking rates for 2026
These are the standard vehicle rates listed by the port. The daily maximum applies once you pass 12 hours.
| Time parked | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $5 |
| 1 to 5 hours | $10 |
| 5 to 6 hours | $13 |
| 6 to 7 hours | $14 |
| 7 to 9 hours | $18 |
| 9 to 11 hours | $20 |
| 11 to 12 hours | $23 |
| Over 12 hours (daily maximum) | $25 |
For a cruise, that means up to $25 for each day your car is parked, so a seven-night cruise typically comes to roughly $175 to $200 depending on how the port counts your first and last day. Confirm the current rate and final total with the port before you travel.
Garages and lots by terminal
Find your terminal number on your cruise documents first, then use this table to pick the closest garage or lot.
| Garage or lot | Spaces | Serves | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Garage | 1,818 | Terminals 2 and 4 | 7-foot clearance. Connected to Terminal 2 by an air-conditioned elevated bridge with moving sidewalks, reached from the 5th floor. |
| Palm Garage | 1,966 | Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29 | 7-foot clearance. A shuttle runs between Terminal 29 and the garage. |
| Lot A | 770 | Near Terminals 19 and 26 | Surface lot |
| Lot B | 404 | Between Terminals 18 and 19 | Surface lot |
| Lot C | 600 | West of Terminal 18 | Surface lot |
| Lot D | 850 | North of Terminal 18 | Surface lot |
Oversized vehicles
Oversized vehicles up to 24 feet pay $18 for the first 5 hours and $35 for up to 24 hours. Garages have a 7-foot clearance, so tall vehicles should not use them.
Tips for parking at Port Everglades
- Check your terminal number before you leave. Choosing the wrong garage can mean a long walk or a shuttle ride with luggage.
- Do not expect to reserve or prepay. The port does not take reservations or prepayment, so arrive with a plan for busy embarkation mornings.
- If your vehicle is taller than 7 feet, use a surface lot rather than a garage.
- Questions about your parking charge? Port parking management can be reached at 954-468-3680.
Staying nearby before your cruise
Many cruisers sleep near the port the night before and drive to the terminal in minutes. Two options close to the port are the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel and the Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port. Ask any hotel whether it offers park-and-cruise packages and a shuttle to your terminal, then compare the total with the port’s $25 daily maximum. See the full list in our Port Everglades hotel guide.
Hotel map: live prices near Port Everglades
How we checked this guide
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page is when we last reviewed it end to end.
- Parking rates, shuttle fees and transport times are taken from the port’s, venue’s or operator’s own published pages and from each hotel’s own website — not from aggregator sites.
- Distances and journey times are the figures the venue or transit operator publishes, not our estimates. Where we give a distance, we say what it is measured to.
- Hotel amenities (breakfast, shuttle hours, pet and parking policies) come from each hotel’s own site. These change more often than anything else here, so confirm them when you book.
- Room rates are deliberately not listed anywhere on this site. They move daily, and a price written one month is wrong the next. Our links take you to live pricing instead.
- We have not stayed at every hotel we write about. Where we contacted a property directly, the guide says so and gives the date. Where a figure comes from a third-party report rather than an official source, we say that too.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to park at Port Everglades for a cruise?
Standard vehicles pay up to $25 per day, starting at $5 for the first hour. Oversized vehicles up to 24 feet pay $35 for up to 24 hours.
Can I reserve parking at Port Everglades?
No. The port does not accept reservations or prepayment.
Which garage is closest to my terminal?
The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4. The Palm Garage serves Terminals 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. Lots A to D are near Terminals 18, 19 and 26. Check your cruise documents for your terminal number.
Is there a shuttle from the parking garage?
A shuttle runs between Terminal 29 and the Palm Garage. The Heron Garage connects to Terminal 2 by an elevated walkway with moving sidewalks.
How tall a vehicle can use the garages?
Both garages have a 7-foot clearance.
Official source: Port Everglades parking, checked October 7, 2026. Rates can change, so confirm with the port before you travel.
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