abby1257 Posted September 25, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Could anyone recommend a safe and reasonably priced place to park our car while going out of Miami, thanks a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted September 25, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Offsite parking in Miami is kinda sketchy.... IMO... I always prefer to pay for port parking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 25, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2017 You can also post in the Florida Departures board for added suggestions: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?495 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 25, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I highly recommend parking at the Port Of Miami. You pay a little more but you'll know your car is safe and the parking is convenient. I would not park off site. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted September 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2017 We booked a hotel with a park, stay, and cruise rate. The only reason we aren't parking at the port is because this parking is in a secured garage. If it wasn't for that, we'd definitely park at the port. If driving in the day of, park at the port and just bite the bullet on cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marysue11 Posted September 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2017 We used premier cruise parking in Miami,its in a high rise parking garage.I believe it's on 2nd ave.Google it.We have used many times with no problem.I think it was 7.95 per day Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted September 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Some of the MIA airport area hotels offer stay-park packages; hotels in the Blue Lagoon area (Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, etc.) are often suggested. www.stay123.com and www.parksleepfly.com are two sources to check. Or stay cheaper outside of Miami - West Palm area and north on 95 is only about 90+ minutes from POM; parking at POM is covered, convenient and secure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted September 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 25, 2017 I've parked at "Safe Cruise Parking", in Miami, three times, and had no issues, or problems. "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted September 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Given the cost of a vehicle or repairs the POM parking cost doesn't appear unreasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abby1257 Posted September 26, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Never parked at the cruise terminal...silly questions...do you park your own car? How far of a walk is it to the ship? (asking as 1 person has health issues)...thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted September 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Never parked at the cruise terminal...silly questions...do you park your own car? How far of a walk is it to the ship? (asking as 1 person has health issues)...thanks a bunch You can drop everyone off right at the terminal like you would be dropped off on a shuttle or van. Then you can drive the car to the garage nearest to your terminal. Usually the walk is no more than 5-10mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango223 Posted September 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2017 We booked a hotel with a park, stay, and cruise rate. The only reason we aren't parking at the port is because this parking is in a secured garage. If it wasn't for that, we'd definitely park at the port. If driving in the day of, park at the port and just bite the bullet on cost. Can you share which hotel has that secure parking & if there is a shuttle to/from the port to the hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted September 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Can you share which hotel has that secure parking & if there is a shuttle to/from the port to the hotel? We were booked at the Hampton Inn Coconut Grove/Coral Gables. Cancelled only because we decided to do a B2B and are driving down the morning of. Reviews were very good on the hotel, rate was very reasonable, and parking supposedly was in a garage. When booking the park n cruise rate, it includes one way transport, return via Uber would be under $20 easily. You would need to book via the Hampton website direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnTTT Posted June 30, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm not concerned about safety, but I would like to know about the ease of getting out of the port terminal. It seems like getting out of the garage terminal at 10:00 AM on a busy port day might take even longer than getting a shuttle back to an off-site parking lot. Those shuttle drivers know the fastest route. Then you are out of the port, close to I-95 and on your way. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted June 30, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2018 We always park at the port in Miami. Don't recall ever having traffic leaving the port. Getting to the port is another story. And that's one thing the shuttle driver will have to contend with. Don't assume he'll be there waiting for you when you disembark. You may have to call him and then wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjasp Posted July 1, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Thank you for this post. I was thinking of renting a car from Orlando, but now I may just take my own car and park at the port. I have a couple of questions for those who have parked at the port. The Port of Miami website states...Travelers who choose to leave their own car for parking at the port can leave their car in a well-lit garage with security or in an open lot, which is also well-lit and gated. The price for parking at the Port for either is $20 per day. So is it in a garage or in an open lot? Do they ever sell out and not have enough spots? I won't get to the port till around noon or 1pm I think I have more, but am watching TV and typing and forgot them lol Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted July 1, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 1, 2018 It's both. We usually end up in a closed lot and prefer that because of the Florida sun. We get there before 11 am, so there's usually a lot of spaces. People are still leaving, so sometimes we get a really good spot. Don't know what happens later, however, I have never read about anyone not finding a spot. You must have clicked on an old website. Unfortunately, the price has gone up to $22/day.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjasp Posted July 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thank you. One other question, are there 2 lots and you either go to the covered garage or open lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted July 12, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Look for the overhead signs - you will park in the garage for your ship's berth. Walk from the garage to drop off for bags and check in is about 100 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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