lsw0224 Posted February 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I will be driving to Miami for my upcoming cruise and trying to decide where to park. The port charges $20 per day and Miami Airport has parking avail for $8 per day but I would have to take a taxi. Which is the better option? I usually cruise with a group and get a limo so I'm a little concerned about driving to port of miami. If anyone has a better option I would love to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted February 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Which is cheaper depends on how many days your cruise is. Most people get a hotel with free cruise parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsw0224 Posted February 1, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Next cruise is only 3 days but after that I have an 8 day booked. Do you know what a taxi will cost? Im not the greatest with directions and port of miami might be a little much for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhteam78 Posted February 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2011 20 dollars a day at the port but there is a plce accually call united airport parking that is located less than a mile away from port for 10.88 a day and you get shuttled to and from port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2011 A cab from MIA to POM (or back from POM to MIA after your cruise) will cost a flat rate fo $24+tip - the ride takes about 15 minutes. Check www.parksleepfly.com for hotels offering cruise parking deals. As downtown and Miami Beach hotels charge $25-30+/day for parking :eek: just about all of the Miami and Miami Beach hotels offering these deals will be out near the MIA airport. If a shuttle is not offered both ways plan on paying just under $30 (including tip) for a cab to POM and/or back to your car. Often suggested is the Embassy Suites near MIA - free happy hour :D, big rooms, and wonderful breakfast. Good Luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DQlover Posted February 8, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2011 We parked at the port. It was very convenient. I would highly recommend. I just do not like taxi's.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathand95 Posted February 8, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I would not advise parking at the port. For the 3-day cruise it might not be a problem, but coming back from an 8 day is cruise with $160 fees in parking is not good at all. I suggest park somewhere else and get a taxi. I've found taxis to be quite reasonable around the port. I've also had hilarious conversations with some taxi drivers :D lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 8, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I would not advise parking at the port. For the 3-day cruise it might not be a problem, but coming back from an 8 day is cruise with $160 fees in parking is not good at all. I suggest park somewhere else and get a taxi. I've found taxis to be quite reasonable around the port. I've also had hilarious conversations with some taxi drivers :D lol Actually you pay the parking fees up front instead of when you come back. :rolleyes: While I agree that taxis are easy and cheap in Miami, coming back to find your car stolen or vandalized in some hotel parking lot can also make for a bad ending to a fun cruise. :eek: Good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSQ Posted February 9, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You'll need to do the math and figure out which way is best for you. On a recent 5day out of Miami with an overnight at a downtown hotel, the difference in price for parking at the Airport and taking taxis vs parking at the hotel and port was a difference of less than $5. If you park at the airport, and take a shuttle back, they drop you off at the DEPARTURES, chances are your car will be more accessible from the ARRIVALS section. You may have to schlep your stuff through the airport and down thru baggage claim to get to the parking lot shuttles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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