Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades — 15-20 min, 2 miles
Transfer Options
Hotel Shuttle Services
Many hotels near the port offer cruise shuttle packages. Quality and timing vary — some are one-way only with fixed departure times.
Always confirm shuttle times before booking — some only run once in the morning. Free shuttles are rare and often have limitations. Hyatt Place, Holiday Inn Express, and Rodeway Inn have reliable shuttle service to the port.
Uber/Lyft from Anywhere
Rideshare is readily available throughout Fort Lauderdale. The port has designated pickup/drop-off areas at each terminal.
On busy embarkation days (weekends especially), prices can surge in the morning. Check prices early. The port drop-off areas are well-organized — drivers know where to go. Request to be dropped at your specific terminal.
Taxi
Traditional taxis are available at FLL airport and can be hailed at hotels. Flat rates from the airport are common.
Taxis can be a good deal when Uber is surging. Flat rates mean no surprises. Ask the driver to confirm the rate before getting in. Taxi stands at FLL are in the lower level of each terminal.
From Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
FLL sits about 2 miles from Port Everglades — the closest major airport to any cruise port in the US. It's the only port in the nation located adjacent to an airport. The drive itself is 15-20 min, though traffic lights on the access roads make it feel longer than the distance suggests.
Allow 45 minutes from landing to account for luggage claim and cruise terminal processing on top of the short ride. Uber is usually the best deal for couples; shared shuttles are better for solo travelers.
Driving & Parking at the Port
Port Everglades has two main parking garages: Heron (Northport, terminals 2 & 4) and Palm (Midport/Southport, terminals 19-29). Follow the color-coded signs from any port entrance.
Follow orange Heron signs for terminals 2 & 4 (Disney, Princess). Follow green Palm signs for terminals 18-29 (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland America) — but note Terminal 18 has no garage of its own, so park in Lot C beside it or Lot B between 18 and 19. Cash, credit and debit are all accepted, on contactless machines on the ground floor of the garages. A free shuttle runs between Palm Garage and Terminal 29.
Cost Comparison
| Option | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Shuttle Services | Usually included in park & cruise packages ($100-200 total for night + parking + shuttle) | Cruisers who want to bundle hotel + parking + transport |
| Uber/Lyft from Anywhere | From FLL: $15-22. From downtown: $10-15. From beach hotels: $8-12. From Miami area: $40-60. | Flexibility and door-to-door service |
| Taxi | FLL to port: ~$18-21 flat rate. Downtown to port: ~$15-20. | Cruisers who prefer fixed pricing over surge-based rideshare |
| From Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | Uber/Lyft: $15-22 depending on terminal. Taxi: ~$18-21 flat rate. Shared shuttle: $11-19 per person. | Most cruisers flying in |
| Driving & Parking at the Port | Port parking: $20/day cars, $25/day oversized vehicles. No reservations or pre-payment accepted. | Cruisers driving from Florida or nearby states |
Local Tip
FLL's rideshare pickup is curbside outside your specific terminal — check the app for your concourse rather than heading to a central spot. Scheduled hotel and shuttle pickups run a fixed morning schedule, not on demand, so confirm the exact time and the last run when you book. If you're arriving internationally, budget 60-90 minutes for immigration and customs even though the ride itself is barely 2 miles. If you are flying in from outside the US, sort your entry authorization before you book: most visa-waiver travelers need an approved ESTA, it is not issued at the airport, and without one the airline will not board you. Apply through the official CBP site at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — never a paid intermediary.
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