PortMiami cruise parking: the garage for each terminal, daily rates and cheaper options
Which PortMiami garage serves your terminal, what it costs per day, height limits and payment rules, and two cheaper places to park off the island.
The short version
- Most garages: $28 a day overnight at Garages C, D, F, G and Lot E.
- MSC and Norwegian: $35 a day at Garage AA (MSC) and Garage B (NCL).
- Royal Caribbean: Garage A, booked on royalmiamiparking.com; rates set there.
- Pay with: cash or a credit card; PortMiami does not accept debit cards.
- Cheaper, off the island: Brightline's MiamiCentral garage, from $10 a day booked ahead.
Park in the garage that serves your terminal: $28 a day at most of them, $35 at the MSC and Norwegian garages, and bring a credit card, because PortMiami's garages do not take debit cards.
Which garage serves your terminal
| Terminal | Cruise line | Where to park | Garage address | Overnight, per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | MSC Cruises | Garage AA | 2200 N Cruise Blvd | $35 |
| A | Royal Caribbean | Garage A | 2000 N Cruise Blvd | On royalmiamiparking.com |
| B | Norwegian Cruise Line | Garage B | 1756 N Cruise Blvd | $35 |
| C | Several lines | Garage C | 1648 N Cruise Blvd | $28 |
| D | Carnival | Garage D or Surface Lot D | 1400 N Cruise Blvd | $28 in Garage D |
| E | Carnival | Surface Lot E | 625 Florida Way | $28 |
| F | Carnival | Garage G | 921 N America Way | $28 |
| V | Virgin Voyages | Garage G | 921 N America Way | $28 |
| J | Small and luxury ships | Garages J and K | 1122 and 1124 Caribbean Way | Not listed |
Royal Caribbean's Terminal G is not open yet; PortMiami expects it in 2027. Garage B is run by Norwegian and booked through ParkWhiz. Rates are per vehicle, per space, per day or part of a day. Your boarding documents name the terminal for your sailing.
PortMiami parking, terminals and directions pages (miamidade.gov/portmiami), checked October 2026
The rest of the rate sheet
| Item | Rate or rule |
|---|---|
| Short-term, no overnight (C, D, F, G, Lot E) | $10 per day |
| Short-term, no overnight (Garage AA) | $20 per day |
| Special events | No less than $15 |
| Lost ticket | Up to $275, the price of an 11-day cruise |
| Oversized vehicle, RV or trailer (Lot E) | $25 per space per day; $50 if you use two |
| Disabled permit or plate | Standard rate, but the first two hours are free |
| Florida disabled veteran plate | Free with the veteran in the car; show ticket, license and registration at exit |
| Staffed | 6 am to 5 pm on cruise days |
| Payment | Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover; no debit cards |
PortMiami parking, terminals and directions pages (miamidade.gov/portmiami), checked October 2026
Is it safe to park at the port?
The port's own garages are the safe default. PortMiami says all its parking facilities are patrolled by security, and every garage has an attendant from 6 am to 5 pm on cruise days.
The catch is price, not safety. At $28 a day, a 7-day stay is $196 and an 8-day stay is $224, and because the rate counts any part of a day, check your parking time against the return time before you assume the shorter figure.
Off-site lots on the mainland advertise lower prices and a shuttle. We have not checked any of them, so if you use one, look at the operator's own page for insurance, shuttle times and what happens if your ship is late.
Two cheaper places to park off the island
Brightline's MiamiCentral station garage is gated and covered. Brightline lists parking from $10 a day when you book ahead and from $20 a day at walk-up rates, and PortMiami itself names Brightline's vacation service for cruise passengers. From the station you need a short taxi or rideshare to the terminal.
The Miami Parking Authority also lists cruise parking at its College Station garage, 190 NE 3rd St, and the James L. Knight Center garage downtown, at $12 a day with a three-day minimum. Its site refused automated reading, so we read this through search in October 2026; confirm the rate on miamiparking.com before you book. From downtown, the free Metromover runs to Freedom Tower, where the free Coral Way Trolley crosses to the port.
Height limits by garage
| Garage | First floor | Upper floors |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 7 ft | 7 ft |
| A | 7 ft 2 in | 8 ft on level 2, then 7 ft 2 in |
| B | 7 ft 6 in | 7 ft 6 in |
| C | 9 ft | 6 ft 10 in |
| D | 8 ft 2 in | 6 ft 8 in |
| G | 9 ft 6 in | 6 ft 11 in |
| J | 8 ft 2 in | 6 ft 10 in |
| K | 8 ft 2 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Surface Lot E | No roof | No roof |
If your car is tall, check this before you take the ramp. Oversized vehicles go to Surface Lot E.
PortMiami parking, terminals and directions pages (miamidade.gov/portmiami), checked October 2026
Before you go
- Find your terminal letter on the boarding documents, then pick the garage from the table
- Bring a credit card or cash; debit cards are refused at the exit
- Royal Caribbean guests at Terminal A book on royalmiamiparking.com by midnight the night before
- Keep the ticket in your carry-on: a lost one costs up to $275
- Check your vehicle's height against the garage limit
- Arrive between 6 am and 5 pm if you want an attendant on site
Questions people ask
How much is parking at the Port of Miami?
Overnight parking is $28 a day at Garages C, D, F, G and Surface Lot E, and $35 a day at Garage AA (MSC) and Garage B (Norwegian). Royal Caribbean's Garage A sets its own rates on royalmiamiparking.com. Rates from PortMiami, October 2026.
Can I pay for PortMiami parking with a debit card?
No. PortMiami takes cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and US traveler's checks, and says debit cards are not accepted.
Is it safe to leave my car at the Miami cruise port?
PortMiami says all its parking facilities are patrolled by security, and attendants staff every garage from 6 am to 5 pm on cruise days.
Can I reserve parking at PortMiami?
Only at two garages: Garage A for Royal Caribbean on royalmiamiparking.com, and Garage B for Norwegian through ParkWhiz. The others work on a ticket at the gate.
Where do RVs park at PortMiami?
At Surface Lot E, 625 Florida Way, which has no overhead clearance. Oversized vehicles pay $25 per space per day, or $50 if they take two spaces.
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