Anxious about airport parking? Here’s what you’ll pay for a spot in Miami and Broward
School is out, summer is here and it’s time for some needed R&R. But first, you need to get to the airport.
You have a flight to see relatives. Or maybe you are just picking them up after they land to see you.
Whatever reason has you driving to the Miami or Broward airports, you’ll need to know about parking. Short-term. Long-term. In between. And, of course, what you’ll pay.
Here is a survival guide to cut surprises and get you into a space that fits your needs:
Parking at Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport has two garages and a few charging stations for people with electric vehicles. It also has a cellphone parking lot just off LeJeune Road and Northwest 31st Street where people can park for free while waiting to hear from someone arriving at the airport for pickup. MIA usually has valet, too, but that’s temporarily closed, according to the website.
Dolphin Garage serves Concourse D and E. It’s the best place to park if you’re flying with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways or JetBlue, according to the airport. Flamingo Garage serves Concourses E-J and is the best place to park if you’re flying with all other airlines, including Delta or Southwest.
If you park in one of the garages, expect to pay $2 every 20 minutes. If your car is parked for more than 2 hours and 40 minutes, you’ll be charged the maximum daily rate of $17, according to the airport. Your car can stay in the garage up to 45 days, except where “no overnight” is listed. After 45 days, your car will be towed.
Accepted payments: cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. The airport no longer uses SunPass.
To find the closest parking location to your terminal, visit MIA’s website.
TIP: Search for green lights in the garages. Green lights mean there’s an available parking spot, while a red light means the parking spot is taken. Keep an eye out for digital signs too. The signs provide real-time info on how many parking spots are available on each floor.
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Parking at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has three garages and an overflow lot that opens at peak travel times during the holidays or when the garages are full (signs and workers lead you to it). There’s a cellphone parking lot where people can park for free while waiting to pick someone up from the airport. FLL has curbside valet too.
If you park in Hibiscus Garage Level 2 or Palm Garage Level 1, it costs $3 per hour, with a maximum of $36 per day. If you park in Hibiscus Garage Levels 3-7, Palm Garage Levels 2-4 and Cypress Garage Levels 7-9, it costs $3 per hour, with a maximum of $15 per day.
If you end up having to park in the overflow lot, expect to pay $10.
You can pay for FLL parking with cash, checks (starter checks not accepted), and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and Diner’s Club). You can also use SunPass Plus.
TIP: Use the FLL app to see real-time parking availability and to help locate your car if you forget where you parked.
To find the closest parking location to your terminal, visit FLL’s website.
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This story was originally published December 13, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
