Fort Lauderdale parking question

[klb1978]

My husband and I are sailing on Allure in October. It will be our first time sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, so we don't know anything about the port.

 

I am wondering if my husband and I parked at the port on Sunday morning, would my mom and stepdad be able to pick up our car later in the day? I really don't want to pay to park all week, so we are just trying to figure out somewhere that we can leave the car for a few hours until they are able pick it up. I wasn't sure if you paid upon entering or leaving the parking area. Due to a work commitment, it is not possible for her to drive us to the port that morning, but she could pick up the car later that day.

 

Thanks so much!!

[FTLCruiseGal]

You pay on your way out. Security MAY give you a problem as Mom and Dad are not sailing, but they are usually pretty understanding. If nothing else, there is a strip mall across from the entrance to the Port on 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale; you could park there and take a taxi to the Port that would cost you under ten bucks -- cheaper than parking in the Port lot for a couple of hours.

[klb1978]

Thank you so much for your response!! I just looked and it does indeed seem that there would be several options of places to park our car along 17th street for a few hours. This would probably be easiest for all involved.