Fort Lauderdale, FL · 185 miles

Port Canaveral Cruise Parking for Fort Lauderdale Cruisers

Driving in from Fort Lauderdale? Park for $12.95 a day and ride our free shuttle straight to your ship's terminal. Reserve before you leave home.

Port Canaveral is about 185 miles from Fort Lauderdale, roughly about 3 hours by car. Park with Portside for $12.95 a day and a free shuttle covers the last 2 minutes to your ship's terminal.
Driving from
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Distance
~185 miles
Drive time
about 3 hours

Driving from Fort Lauderdale to Port Canaveral

From Fort Lauderdale, FL, the drive to Port Canaveral runs about 185 miles and takes about 3 hours. Take FL Turnpike North to SR-528 East. Our lot sits just off SR-528 at Exit 52 (Banana River Drive), one exit before the port, so you never fight terminal traffic to drop your car. Pull in, we park you, and you step onto the shuttle.

Reserve before you leave Fort Lauderdale

After a about 3 hours drive, a parking scramble is the last thing you want. Booking online before you head out means everything is handled:

A free shuttle takes you straight to your ship's terminal the moment you arrive. As soon as you park, our complimentary air-conditioned shuttle takes you directly to your ship's terminal, about a 2 minute ride. On your return, shuttles begin running back from the terminals at 7:00 AM. Please arrive with enough time to board before the last outbound shuttle at 2:00 PM.

What Fort Lauderdale cruisers pay to park

Portside is $12.95 a day, and your spot is covered from the day you arrive until you return from your cruise, with a free shuttle to your terminal. The port's own covered garages are $20.00 a day on-site if you would rather park right by the ship.

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Fort Lauderdale to Port Canaveral parking FAQ

How far is Port Canaveral from Fort Lauderdale?

Port Canaveral is about 185 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, roughly about 3 hours by car via FL Turnpike North to SR-528 East.

Where do Fort Lauderdale cruisers park at Port Canaveral?

Most Fort Lauderdale cruisers park off-site at our secure Port Canaveral lot for $12.95 a day, then ride the free shuttle straight to their ship's terminal. The lot is gated, fenced and monitored 24/7.

Should I reserve parking before I leave Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Reserving before you drive locks in the lower $12.95 advance rate and guarantees your spot on busy embarkation days, so there is no scramble after a about 3 hours drive.

How long is the drive from Fort Lauderdale to the cruise terminals?

Plan on about about 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale via FL Turnpike North to SR-528 East, then a 2 minute shuttle from our lot to your terminal. Leave a buffer for the last outbound shuttle at 2:00 PM.

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