Miami hotels with cruise parking can save you a bundle of money.
When it comes to budgeting for a cruise, everyone knows about the cost of the cruise itself. But most people (especially first-time cruisers) don’t realize that parking can be a huge expense as well.
The Port of Miami’s official parking costs a pricey $22 per day ($35(!) if sailing Royal Caribbean) or about $150 for a 7-day cruise! While some nearby independent lots charge significantly less, the price still adds up over the course of a week.
The good news is that you don’t have to shell out this money. A little-known tip is that many hotels in the area cater to cruisers. If you stay at least one night with them, they offer discounted parking during your cruise.
If you’re not planning to stay in a hotel, then buying a room simply for the parking isn’t likely worth it. But if you planned on staying in the area anyway, be sure to ask about parking during your cruise.
More Hotel Ideas: You can also click here to see inexpensive hotels near the Miami cruise port or see hotels with shuttles to the port area.
How to Book Parking During Your Cruise
Now, booking hotel parking for your cruise isn’t always as straightforward as you’d think. There are several different ways to get parking and how to book will depend on the specific hotel. While we’ve laid out all the details, it’s always a good idea to call the hotel directly before booking, as the offers can change.
1. Booking a hotel package: Many hotels offer packages through their website that include parking. Room rates are normally higher than what you’d pay without the parking package, but still more affordable than parking at the port.
2. Paying a per-night fee: Other hotels simply let you pay a daily parking fee while you leave your car there instead of booking a package.
3. Third-party hotel parking: Some hotels have started to work with third-party websites for parking. If you call the hotel, they will direct you to book with the website if you want to leave your car during the cruise.
Below, we’ve covered more than 20 Miami hotels with cruise parking offered. Click on each hotel name to read reviews and see pricing on Kayak.
For hotels that offer parking packages, you may have to book through the hotel website. It’s a good idea to compare the base rate with the parking deal to make sure you are saving money versus parking elsewhere.
Miami Hotels Offering Cruise Parking
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DoubleTree Biscayne Bay
Among the closest hotels to the port that offers cruise parking, the DoubleTree Biscayne Bay is a high-end hotel that sits right on the water. In fact, you can see the cruise ships from the hotel. It’s also within walking distance of the Frost Science Museum.
Rooms run between $175-$300 for most nights. The “Park & Cruise” deal that’s offered adds about another $100 to the price, lets you leave your car while you cruise for up to eight nights, and gives you a shuttle to the port for two. That’s slightly cheaper than parking at the port if you planned to stay anyway. Note that during the night you stay, there is a $39 valet parking fee.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-372-0313
Hilton Miami Downtown
Sitting just behind the DoubleTree listed above, the Hilton Downtown isn’t quite as expensive, but still offers comfortable accommodations right next to the port. The hotel itself is modern and updated, fitting with the Miami style. Stay at the Hilton using its “Park and Go” package and you’ll receive parking for up to 7 nights and a shuttle to the nearby cruise port. This is a great option for those looking to stay at a high-end hotel near the port. In our search, the package costs about $40 over the base rate.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 2 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-374-0000
Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown
Located in downtown Miami less than three miles from the port, the Hampton Inn Brickell-Downtown isn’t just conveniently located. It also gets some of the highest ratings for any hotel in our list.
According to its website, the hotel has an exclusive “Park, Stay, & Cruise” offer when booking direct. It includes discounted parking of $19 per day for up to a week. That’s a few bucks less per day than parking at the terminal unless parking at the Royal Caribbean terminal, which costs extra. Rates for this deal were about $40 than the normal flexible rate.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-377-9400
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SpringHill Suites Miami Downtown/Medical Center
We’ll admit that the location of this hotel right next to an elevated freeway isn’t the greatest, but it does offer parking at a sharp discount to the port and gets good reviews.
Specifically, the hotel has a pre or post-cruise package on their website. With this special you’ll get $10 per day parking for up to 7 nights, as well as complimentary transportation to the cruise port (you’ll need to arrange a ride back). Rates we saw were about $25 higher than the base room rate, so it seems to be a strong deal.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 3 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-575-5300
Hampton Inn Coconut Grove
Hampton Inn is known for offering great value and comfy rooms. Situated in Coconut Grove — about six miles south of the port — this version of the hotel sits near Highway 1, without being right next to the freeway. You can get a room that comes with the “Cruising Lovers” package rate. With this offer, you can park your car after check-out for $15 per day — about a third less than the rate of parking at the port. You will need to arrange a ride to the cruise terminal.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 6.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-448-2800
TownePlace Suites Miami Airport
Like many hotels near the airport, this TownePlace Suites caters to people flying out. That means they offer the ability to leave your car parked after you leave. One offer is a “Park and Go” package that includes seven days of parking with your stay. The prices we found were about $40 over the regular nightly price, saving you a bundle over parking at the port. Just keep in mind you’ll have to arrange transport (Uber/Lyft) back and forth from the port.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 6.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-779-0900
Residence Inn Miami Airport
This is a great option near the airport. The Residence Inn offers a “Park And Fly” package for about $50 more than the base room rate. For that deal, you can leave your car for up to fifteen nights for $15 a night, or about one-third less than what the Port of Miami charges.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-642-8570
Miami Airport Marriott
Another Marriott property next to the Residence Inn mentioned above, this hotel also offers a “Park And Fly” package. The price was about $20 over the regular nightly rate in our search. For that cost, you get a discount off the normal parking rate to where it costs $15 per day for up to 15 days. You will need to arrange transportation to and from the port, which will run about $15 each way.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-649-5000
Courtyard Miami Airport
Highly rated and right near the airport, it’s hard to go wrong staying at a name-brand like the Courtyard by Marriott. Like sister properties nearby, the hotel also offers a “Park and Fly” special through the website, which offers a discount of 50% off the regular parking rate, bringing the cost to $15 per day. You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from the cruise port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-642-8200
Sonesta Miami Airport
Sonesta fits if you are looking for a higher-end hotels that are still affordable for the average person. In fact, this location has rooms on weekend nights for under $200 (though prices will vary).
Sonesta has a “Snooze and Cruise” package that offers your choice of three or seven nights of parking, as well as a welcome cocktail. There is also a “Park and Fly” package that allows you to park your car. You will need to arrange transportation to the cruise terminal.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-446-9000
Hampton Inn Miami Airport East
Literally across the freeway from the airport, Hampton Inn caters to air travelers, but cruise passengers might also like it. The hotel is highly rated, not far from the ships, and offers parking while you sail.
The hotel offers a “Park, Stay and Go” deal on its website that gives you seven nights of parking included in your room rate. When we price checked, the parking offer was about $15 more than the base room rate. In other words, if you sail for more than a day (which everyone does!), then you’ll save versus parking at the Port of Miami.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 8 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 786-801-3136
Embassy Suites Miami International
Just 15-20 minutes from the Port of Miami (and right next to the airport), Embassy Suites caters to both cruise passengers and those taking flights.
The hotel offers a “Park, Stay and Go” package that gives you up to seven nights parking. During our search we found prices about $35 above the base room rate. In other words, for about two nights of parking at the port, you can leave your car here instead for up to a week.
They also offer a cruise package with transport, but it only offer transportation to the port, not parking.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 8 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-634-5000
EB Hotel Miami
Winner of a AAA Four-Diamond Award, you know that the EB Hotel has a lot to offer (check out the glass shower that looks out into the room).
In addition to being a nice hotel, it also offers a “Stay & Cruise” package that includes a free upgrade to a business suite, free breakfast, and one-way transportation to the Port of Miami. If you need to park, there’s also a “Park and Fly” deal that provides complimentary parking for seven days. Longer parking is available at $12 per day.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 8.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-324-6835
Pullman Miami Airport
Sitting in the Blue Lagoon area near the Miami airport, this spot is close to lots… but also feels a world away. In fact, it offers lake views, complete with a stylish pool overlooking the water. For cruisers, you’ll want the “Park, Sleep and Fly” package. It’s designed for air travelers, but you can park your car for up to 15 days during your trip. Best of all, it’s only about $20 over the standard rate.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-264-4888
Comfort Suites Miami Airport North
A newer hotel right by the airport, you can stay here for relatively little compared to hotels by the port. A phone call to the hotel told us that they have parking for $12 per day while you cruise. That’s $10 per day off the rate charged at the cruise port. In addition, they offer a shuttle over to the cruise port for free, but you will need to arrange a ride back to fetch your car.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-888-8404
Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport
Opened in 2019, this new spot is ideal for cruise passengers. While it’s a good distance from the cruise port, it does offer a free shuttle to the terminals. As well, a call to the hotel told us that you can park here for just $12 per day while you cruise. You simply let the front desk know and they will give you a parking pass. There is also a shuttle to the port.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-888-3633
Hampton Inn Miami Airport/Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is a unique area just south of the Miami airport that is a literal lagoon. The body of water in the middle of the city is unique and cuts down on some of the concrete jungle that can be Miami.
It is also highly rated, and with its “Park, Stay and Go” parking package, you can get up to 7 nights parking included for about $60 over the base rate, although the rate difference varies.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 9 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-262-5400
Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon
This hotel sits at the end of a peninsula that juts out into Blue Lagoon, giving it a convenient location that’s in the middle of everything but still feels secluded.
The hotel offers parking for $15 per day while you are away. That’s a decent savings off the cruise port’s prices. Keep in mind you’ll need to arrange transport between the port and hotel.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 9.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-261-3335
DoubleTree Miami Airport & Convention Center
DoubleTree is a well-respected name in hotels, and this spot gets good reviews. It’s situated southwest of the Miami airport, about 10 miles from the cruise port.
A call to the hotel told us they offer parking for $10 per day while you cruise, but you will need to arrange transportation to and from the cruise ship.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 11 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-261-3800
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West
Even if you’re staying in Miami and want to park, it doesn’t mean you have to stay at the pricier hotels near the port. This option is by the airport and offers rooms for as little as around $100 a night in some cases.
The hotel also has a “Park and Cruise” package that includes seven nights parking and a ride to the cruise port. Our search found rates about $50 above the base night rate. That’s considerably cheaper than parking at the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 11 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
- Phone: 305-629-7701
Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral
Headed out on a longer cruise or back-to-back sailing? This might be your best option. The hotel provides up to 14 nights parking included in their parking special. That length of trip would cost you more than $300 at the Port of Miami for parking alone. The hotel’s package price is only about $40 over the standard nightly rate.
One thing to note is that you are about 12 miles form the port and transportation is not included. Even so, the ride will only cost you about $20-25 each way meaning you still save a bundle versus parking at the cruise terminal.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 12 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-718-8292
InterContinental at Doral Miami
Just because a hotel is high end doesn’t mean it has to have a high-end price tag. The InterContinental features a lot of appeal in accommodations near the airport without breaking the bank.
They offer a “Time to Cruise Package” that offers a lot of extras. It includes parking for up to 14 days, breakfast for two, and a $25 Uber gift card to get you to the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 13.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
- Phone: 305-468-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
Are park and cruise packages more expensive than regular hotel rates?
In most cases yes, you will pay more for a parking package than you will if you just booked the cheapest no frills rate. For example, a hotel might be $150 a night normally, but charge $180 for the parking package. Still, the extra cost is lower than the price of parking at the Port of Miami, which charges $22 per day (even more if sailing from Royal Caribbean Terminal A).
How do I get to my car after my cruise?
Some hotels offer transportation round trip between the hotel and the cruise port. However, you might have noticed that some only offer one-way trips… and some no ride at all. You can get a taxi, Uber, or Lyft between the hotel and port for between $15-20, depending on the location.
I am sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Are there park and cruise hotels there?
Yes. South Florida is a mecca of cruising. No matter which port you are sailing from in the area, it will have hotels nearby that cater to cruise passengers. While you aren’t likely to find many Miami hotels that cater to Fort Lauderdale passengers (and vice versa), you can read our Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) hotels with park and cruise packages.
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More on Cruising From Miami
Getting to the Port of Miami — Transportation options from airports and the Miami area to the cruise port. Everything you need to know to get to the port and start your vacation.
Miami Cruise Parking — Parking at the port? We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts.
Miami Hotels with Cruise Shuttles — If you want a hotel with a shuttle to the cruise port, we’ve rounded up a list that can get you to your ship.
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I have called most of these places and they do not have free parking
Josh, most have parking packages with parking included in that rate.
Hyatt Place parking rateis NOT free. It’s $5 per night.