Fort Lauderdale Airport ParkingFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) handled 32.2 million passengers in 2025, serving as South Florida's budget-friendly alternative to MIA. It's Spirit Airlines' largest hub and a focus city for JetBlue, Southwest, and Frontier. Located 3 miles southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles north of Miami, FLL is the natural airport for cruise passengers — Port Everglades is just 2 miles away.

On-airport parking at FLL is moderate. Short-term parking (Hibiscus Level 2, Palm Level 1) maxes at $36/day. Long-term parking is $20/day across all three garages — a good middle option. The overflow lot opens at $10/day during peak periods. Valet runs $30/day.

Off-airport parking through Triply starts at around $5.95/day pre-booked — saving up to 80% compared to short-term garages. Many off-site lots also serve Port Everglades, making them perfect for cruise-and-fly travelers.

Rodeway Inn & Suites FLL Airport Parking — Around $5.95/day pre-booked. The cheapest off-site option. Hotel lot 2 miles out. Verify shuttle hours before booking.

Tropical Airport Parking at Homewood Suites — Around $6.95/day pre-booked. Closest off-site lot at just 1.4 miles. Hotel lot with free shuttle every 15–20 minutes.

FastTrack Fort Lauderdale Airport Parking — Around $6.99/day pre-booked. Both self-park and valet options. Free shuttle every 10–15 minutes.

Gold Coast FLL Airport Parking — Around $7.49/day pre-booked. On-demand shuttle service. Fenced and monitored lot.

Best Western Plus Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port — Around $7.99/day pre-booked. Dual-purpose — also serves Port Everglades cruise passengers. Gated lot, hourly shuttle.

Park By The Ports — Around $7.99/day. Dual-purpose airport + cruise port lot. 24/7 shuttle every 10–15 minutes. 2.5 miles out.

Self Park FLL — Around $7.99/day pre-booked. Established local provider. 2 miles out. Note: lot may be undergoing construction — verify status before booking.

Port Everglades is one of the world's busiest cruise ports — over 4 million passengers annually — and it's just 2 miles from FLL. A taxi to the port is $10–$15. Compare that to the $55+ taxi from MIA, and FLL becomes the obvious airport choice for cruise passengers.

Several off-site parking lots serve both the airport and the cruise port:

• Park By The Ports — Specifically designed for both airport and cruise

• Best Western Plus Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port — Hotel lot with cruise port name in branding

For cruise embarkation days at Port Everglades, parking garages can fill up quickly. Pre-booking is strongly recommended on Saturday/Sunday cruise turnaround days.

If you're flying down for a cruise and want a "park, sleep, cruise" combo, hotels like the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port and Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port offer 14-day parking packages with overnight stay.

FLL's $3.2 billion capital improvement program is in full swing. Key 2026 milestones:

• Terminal 5 ($404M) — Brand new 5-gate terminal opening mid-2026. 230,000 sq ft, two-level. Multi-level pedestrian bridge connecting to Terminal 4 and Cypress Garage. Will accommodate 5 million additional passengers annually.

• Terminal Modernization Program — Facility-wide renovations: restrooms, hold rooms, security checkpoints, signage, concessions.

• Airside Terminal Connections — Currently passengers must exit security to switch terminals. New connections between T1, T2, and T3 are planned (design phase).

• Automated People Mover — Future system connecting all terminals, garages, and intermodal center.

• Palm Garage Reconstruction — Future phase with adjacent on-site hotel and conference center.

The airport remains fully operational throughout. Terminal 5 will make connections easier for low-cost carriers and JetBlue overflow.

• Use Brightline for South Florida day trips — The Brightline Airport Connector shuttle ($12 with same-day Brightline ticket) takes you to the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station for high-speed rail to Miami (30 min) or Orlando (3 hours).

• Verify shuttle hours — Best Western runs hourly; Tropical Parking every 15–20 minutes; FastTrack every 10–15 minutes 24/7. For early-morning or late-night flights, choose 24/7 shuttle lots.

• Watch for hurricanes June–November — FLL is in a major hurricane zone. Hurricane Irma (2017) and the April 2023 floods both temporarily closed the airport. Travel insurance recommended for hurricane season travel.

• Spring break is peak — November–April is peak season due to snowbirds, with spring break (March–April) and Christmas/New Year as the worst congestion periods. Pre-book parking early.

• Bags to Go luggage storage closes at 6:30 PM — Available in all four terminals 8:00 AM–5:30 PM Mon–Thu, 8:30 AM–6:30 PM weekends. Not for late-night flights.

• Cruise embarkation days fill garages — Saturday/Sunday cruise turnaround days at Port Everglades can fill on-airport garages. Pre-book or arrive early.

• Lounge options are limited — The Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 is the only lounge accessible via Priority Pass at FLL. Terminal 4 (Spirit) has no lounges at all.