Portside is $14.95 a day with a free direct-to-terminal shuttle, a scannable digital pass and no hidden fees. The port's own covered garages are a convenient on-site choice at $20.00 a day, right by your ship.
Reserving with Portside is the easy, all-in choice for parking near Port Canaveral: one low daily rate, a free shuttle that takes you straight to your ship's terminal, a scannable digital pass, and no fees sprung on you at checkout. Here is how we compare with parking on-site at the port garage.
| Parking option | Price / day | Shuttle | Reserve online | Check-in | Hidden fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portside Parking | $14.95 | Free, direct to your terminal | Yes, about 2 minutes | Scannable digital pass | None, every fee shown upfront |
| Port Canaveral garage (on-site) | $20.00 | Not needed, steps from the ship | Pay on arrival | Pay station | None, covered and convenient |
At $14.95 a day with a free direct shuttle, a gated and monitored lot, and a digital pass, Portside gives you full-service cruise parking for less than parking on-site at the port. It is the simplest, most secure way to leave your car and start your vacation.
Off-site parking is the lower-cost option. Portside Parking is $14.95 per day booked in advance, compared with $20.00 per day to park on-site at the port, and it includes a free shuttle straight to your ship's terminal. Your spot is reserved for your exact dates, so you never circle a full garage.
Both are good choices. Parking on-site at the port is covered and just steps from your ship. Off-site parking with Portside costs less at $14.95 a day and includes a free shuttle to your terminal, which many cruisers prefer, especially on longer sailings.
Portside gives you one low daily rate with every fee shown upfront, a free shuttle straight to your ship's terminal, a gated and monitored lot, and a scannable digital pass instead of a paper voucher. You book online in about two minutes and get the same low rate on every sailing, so there are no surprises on cruise day.
Your car parks in a gated lot with 8-foot perimeter fencing, 24/7 video surveillance and staff on embarkation days. You check in with a scannable digital pass, so there is no paper voucher confusion at the gate. The lot operator carries garage-keepers liability insurance covering vehicles in its care.
$14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.