When it comes to Galveston cruise parking, you have lots of options on where to park while you take your trip. That’s both a blessing and a curse. It means there’s lot of choice, but also means more work to find the perfect lot for your trip.
While the port offers official parking, there are close to a dozen other independent options that all compete for your business right near the cruise port.
Many lots charge about $25 per day for outdoor spots when you add in all taxes and fees. (Many hotels also offer free or discounted parking if you stay with them a single night before your cruise.)
With all of the options, it can be a little overwhelming to figure out where you should park. Truth is, most lots are similar and located about the same distance from the port. The major differences between most lots is whether or not they offer covered/indoor parking and of course, the price you’ll pay.
Galveston Cruise Parking Lot Details
Below, we’ve included a price list across all your options. Just note that prices can vary based on season, trip length, parking lot, and even which cruise line you sail. We’ve included all taxes and fees where applicable.
For all lots it’s a good idea to reserve and pay online ahead of time. Not only does this guarantee you a parking spot, but online reservations usually have a discount off the “drive-up” price. We also have a listing of coupons (up to $15 off!) here.
As well, since the Port of Galveston charges shuttles from outside parking lots an access fee to drop off at the cruise ships, there are often discounts if you park and walk instead of using the shuttle. Keep in mind that rates can change.
Port of Galveston Cruise Parking Lots (Official Port Lots)
No matter which cruise terminal you sail, the Port of Galveston offers official port parking, and guarantees a space for all cruise passengers. That said, there are a number of different parking options provided by the port, which come with different prices, making things a little confusing.
Economy Lots: The port offers a number of surface lots (Lots A-B) that sit on either side of Harborside Drive, between 29th Street and 33rd Street. The lots are fenced and lit. Parking for oversize vehicles is available for an extra charge. The price is $179 (all prices inclusive of taxes and fees) for a 7-day cruise. Five-day cruises see a price of $129. A shuttle to the ship is provided.
Express Lot & Parking Garage: In addition to the economy lots, the port also offers premium options. The first is an Express Lot that’s at the door of Cruise Terminal 28. It offers the ability to park and walk just a few steps to the terminal. This costs $210 for a 7-day trip and $151 for a 5-day cruise.
Then there is also a covered parking garage across the street from Harborside and a short walk to both terminals. The garage charges lots are priced at $240 for a 7-day cruise and $172 for a 5-day cruise. No shuttle is provided given the short distance.
Cruise Terminal 10 Parking: Cruise Terminal 10 is the Royal Caribbean terminal, located east of the other terminals. This spot offers multiple parking areas that are all relatively close to the terminal. The price ranges from $179-$225 for a weeklong cruise and $145-$162 for a five-day cruise, depending on which lot you select.
Cruise Terminal 16 Parking: Galveston’s newest terminal serves lines like MSC and NCL. It offers garage parking and a surface lot that’s less expensive. For a 7-day cruise, the garage parking costs $240 per vehicle. For the surface lot, it’s $202 for a weeklong trip.
- Cost: Varies from $179-$240 for a 7-day trip.
- Distance/Shuttle: Varies, however most are close to the ship. Shuttles are provided for lots that are longer distances.
- Website: PortofGalveston.com
Discount Cruise Parking
Among the cheapest places to park, Discount Cruise Parking can offer affordable rates, along with a new location that’s much closer to the terminals than the lot used to be.
We found rates of $163 (including taxes and fees) for uncovered parking during a 7-day cruise. Rates for shorter 5-day cruises were $114 after all taxes and fees. Note that rates may vary depending on your specific sailing. Don’t be surprised if the rates are different on your trip.
The parking lot offers a free shuttle that picks up and drops off at the cruise terminals.
- Cost: $163 for a 7-day trip (prepaid)
- Distance/Shuttle: 5-7 blocks (shuttle provided for free)
- Website: DiscountCruiseParking.net
- Phone: 877-215-7449
Falstaff Cruise Parking/Patriot Cruise Parking
Don’t get confused as this lot seems to go by two different names: Falstaff Cruise Parking and Patriot Cruise Parking. No matter, they refer to the same spot.
This spot offers indoor parking and outdoor lots. Note that that the lot is a little farther than most lots from the port, but still a quick free shuttle ride to the port.
In our search we found parking for $205 for indoor parking for a week cruise after taxes and fees with the shuttle. There is also outdoor parking for $175 for a week with taxes/fees.
Sailing on a five-day cruise? We found rates of $163 per car for indoor parking and $125 for outdoor.
- Cost: $175 for a 7-day trip (prepaid outdoor; indoor is $205)
- Distance/Shuttle: 12 blocks (shuttle provided)
- Website: PatriotCruiseParking.com
- Phone: 855-799-1837
Lighthouse Parking
Lighthouse Parking is located right next to the Port of Galveston’s official lots. Lighthouse offers covered parking for $173 a 7-day trip or uncovered parking for $153 after all taxes and fees (rates may vary slightly). Prices for a five-day cruise are $111/$91 for covered and uncovered. Before you book, be sure to check their coupon page for discounts.
Reservations are suggested. Your rate includes a shuttle to and from the port, located 5-7 blocks away. Also, if you are worried about storms while you are away, know that Lighthouse Parking offers an elevated lot. Oversize vehicles are also welcomed.
- Cost: $153 for a 7-day trip (prepaid outdoor; covered is $173)
- Distance/Shuttle: 5 blocks from the port (shuttle provided for free)
- Website: LighthouseParking.org
- Phone: 409-454-4849
Park 2 Cruise Galveston
You may notice in your search for parking that some lots only serve Terminal 25 and 28. Cruise Terminal 10, which is home to Royal Caribbean, sits farther east than he other terminals. Due to the distance, many lots don’t offer parking for the cruise line.
Park 2 Cruise Galveston, however, is a newer lot that’s directly the street and serves Cruise Terminal 10 and Cruise Terminal 16, which are within walking distance (no shuttle is offered). Fenced and lit, it offers outdoor parking.
Rates are $151 for a 7-day cruise. Five-day cruises have a parking fee of $106. Note there is no shuttle, but the walk is short.
- Cost: $151 for a 7-day trip (prepaid; outdoor parking)
- Distance/Shuttle: 1 block (no shuttle provided)
- Website: Park2CruiseGalveston.com
- Phone: 409-373-0399
EZ Cruise Parking
EZ Cruise Parking offers elevated lots with high fencing and lighting to keep your car safe. The lot also offers covered parking and rents car covers if you are worried about the sun or salt air. Oversize vehicles aren’t allowed.
While the lot is within walking distance of the cruise terminal, it does offer shuttle service. There is a discount for walking to the port instead of taking the shuttle. (If headed to Pier 16 or 10, there is no walking option.) Reservations are recommended as the lot often sells out.
Prices runs $197 for a 7-day cruise with shuttle, after taxes/fees. Skip the shuttle and the price is $167. Five-day cruises see prices of $125 with taxes if you take the shuttle or $109 with no shuttle.
- Cost: $167 for a 7-day trip (prepaid, if not taking a shuttle)
- Distance/Shuttle: 3-4 blocks from the port (shuttle provided, discount for walking)
- Website: EZCruiseParking.com
- Phone: 888-841-0841
Galveston Park N Cruise
It doesn’t get much closer to the port than with this parking lot. It is among the closet independent lots to the port (Terminals 25/28), located just across Harborside Drive. The entire lot is fenced and lit. Most parking is outdoors, but there is also indoor parking for an additional fee.
Because the lot if relatively tight, no RVs or oversize vehicles can park here. Given the proximity to the port, it’s a great option for those who want to be able to walk to the ship and not have to wait on a shuttle. Parking is not available for Royal Caribbean, MSC or Norwegian cruises.
Prices are $216 for a week of indoor parking after taxes/fees and $175 for a week of outdoor parking. Prices for five days are $154 for indoor parking after taxes/fees and $125 for outdoor.
- Cost: $175 for a 7-day trip (prepaid outdoor; indoor is $216)
- Distance/Shuttle: Less than 1 block (no shuttle provided)
- Website: GalvestonParkNCruise.com
- Phone: 866-479-7275
Port Parking
Situated close to the official Port of Galveston parking, this facility offers both indoor and outdoor parking in its 24-hour secured lots. The lot does offer a discount if you don’t take a shuttle, however, we consider this distance too far to walk (nearly a mile) so we don’t use that pricing.
A 7-day cruise will cost you $205 after taxes/fees if you choose the indoor option with shuttle. You’ll pay $152 after taxes for outdoor parking.
A 5-day trip runs $163 after taxes with indoor parking and a shuttle. Outdoor parking with a shuttle is $141 after taxes.
- Cost: $152 for a 7-day trip (prepaid outdoor with shuttle; indoor is $205)
- Distance/Shuttle: 10 blocks from the port (shuttle provided)
- Website: PortParking.com
- Phone: 855-924-9891
Galveston VIP Cruise Parking
This lot boasts the absolute closest location to the cruise terminal from a non-port lot — literally just across the street from Terminals 25 & 28. No need to catch a shuttle. You can simply walk to the cruise port. Parking is not available for Royal Caribbean or NCL/MSC cruises.
All spots are indoor parking. Keep in mind that because of the building, they can’t offer parking for oversize vehicles. Given the prime location and small size of the lot, it’s a good idea to reserve your spot ahead of time as it will fill up.
Rates are $237 for seven days after taxes/fees. Five-day cruisers pay $169 after taxes and fees.
- Cost: $237 for a 7-day trip (prepaid; indoor parking)
- Distance/Shuttle: Less than 1 block (no shuttle provided)
- Website: GalvestonVIPCruiseParking.com
- Phone: 409-765-7300
Affordable Cruise Parking
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the least expensive parking lot on our list is also the farthest from the port. All the other lots listed are relatively close to the port — usually just a few blocks away.
This lot is located right where the I-45 causeway enters Galveston and about five miles from the cruise ports. Don’t let that scare you off, however. Affordable Cruise Parking offers a shuttle to the port, so for just a few extra minutes of riding, you can save a decent chunk of cash.
The lot offers 7-day cruise parking for $140 if parking uncovered and $160 for covered parking. Both of those rates are the least expensive we’ve found. If parking for a five-day cruise, it’s $105 for outdoor parking and $125 for covered.
- Cost: $140 for a 7-day trip (prepaid outdoor with shuttle; covered is $160)
- Distance/Shuttle: Five miles (shuttle provided)
- Website: AffordableCruiseParking.com
- Phone: 888-940-0179
Cheapest Galveston Cruise Parking
Who has the cheapest parking for a Galveston cruise? Among the least expensive options are Park 2 Cruise Galveston and Affordable Cruise Parking.
Be sure to check our page on Galveston parking coupons to save more money. As well, see if the lots offer an option to walk to the port instead of taking a shuttle and potentially save money.
Map of Galveston Cruise Parking Lots
As you can see, most lots are right near the port. The lone exception is Discount Cruise Parking. However, it offers a shuttle right to the port.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which parking is best or the highest-reviewed?
Many people ask if there is a particular lot they should use. Truth is that these companies put a lot of effort into giving you a good experience at a fair price, or else they wouldn’t be in business. We have personally parked at both EZ Cruise Parking and Galveston Park N Cruise. Both lots were great for us.
Is there free parking anywhere?
While Galveston cruise parking is cheap, it’s not free. If you are a disabled veteran or have a Purple Heart, the official Port of Galveston lots will give you a 15% discount off parking. You can see the form to register here.
As well, you can park at several hotels in Galveston that offer free parking during your cruise in exchange for one night’s stay.
Are there cruise parking coupons or promo codes?
Yes, with so much competition, there are a number of lots that have coupons that give you further discounts. We’ve covered them in detail on this page. As well, be sure to book your parking online ahead of time. It often provides a discount off the drive-up rate for most parking lots.
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Port of Galveston says they no longer offer free parking for Disabled Veterans. You only receive a 15% discount
RCL’s new terminal is actually Terminal 3 / PIER 10…
Port of Galveston calls it Cruise Terminal 10:
PARKING AND MOBILITY
Our Mobility Department is devising ways to move cruise-related traffic to its final destinations most efficiently. All customers who park at Cruise Terminal 10 will benefit from expedited entrance and exit at parking facilities with new license plate recognition technology.
Discount Cruise Parking has moved much closer to the terminal and is at 433 33rd Street, Galveston TX 77550. They were still the cheapest from those available when I searched. (I had a four-day cruise during the week and half the parking lots were not even open.) I will know next week if the service is still good.
Jim how was the parking at Discount Cruise Parking? I am trying to decide if I want to use this lot for my upcoming cruise for this December.
Hotel Galvez is now Grand Galvez with new owners, and no longer offer cruise parking or cruise port shuttle service.
I am a disabled veteran 100 percent I am visiting a friend in Arkansas and are Carnival Cruise leaves on March 21 to the 26th will be driving from Arkansas to Galveston and leaving on the dream but the car we’re bringing down is my friend’s car but I did bring my packer plate from my car in Pennsylvania would that work to get the free parking the car is registered in her name not mine…
I’d suggest calling the port at 409-765-9321. That’s a pretty intricate situation.
Do you have Purple Heart parking prices
Purple Heart recipients can park for free at the official Galveston port lots. According to their website:
“To qualify for complimentary parking space you will need the following: State vehicle registration receipt with Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart Recipient designation along with driver’s license or state-issued ID to match vehicle registration information.”
“In addition, the Disabled American Veteran or Purple Heart Recipient MUST be present at time of check in along with the vehicle that has the DV/PH license plate.”
You don’t have to reserve ahead of time. Just show up and let the attendant know. They will direct you on how to park for free.