There’s good news and then better news for people parking at Port Canaveral.
First, the good news is that compared to the vast majority of ports, parking at Port Canaveral is a relative deal. For instance, while the Port of Miami charges upwards of $38 per day in some cases to park, Port Canaveral charges just $20 per day. And independent lots that are just a short distance from the port can offer parking for as little as $10 per day.
The better news? Many lots in the area offer discounts or coupons that can make that price even cheaper. These deals mean that the price of your cruise parking can be cut dramatically, leaving you with more money in your pocket.
Not every lot offers a discount, but those that do can be significantly cheaper. Here’s a roundup of your options.
Port Canaveral Parking Discounts (Official Port Lots)
If you park at the official port lots, then it’s a trade-off. It’s by far the most convenient as you can park right at your ship and just walk to the terminal. But it’s also the most expensive option. However, there is a way you can save if you are disabled and/or a disabled veteran.
Disabled Parking Discount: If you operate a vehicle with special equipment for a disabled person (ramps, lifts, controls, etc.), then the parking fees are completely waived. This also applied to those with a Florida Toll Exemption Permit. The free parking offer is actually the law in all cruise ports in Florida, so whether sailing from Port Canaveral, Miami, or somewhere else, you can take advantage.
Florida Disabled Veteran Discount: Port Canaveral allows those with a Florida disabled veteran license plate to park for free. Note that this doesn’t seem to apply to DV plates from other states. Again, this is also offered at other cruise ports in the state.
Port Parking Space Discounts
This lot offers discount codes and other deals to make the lot (which is already right near the ships) even less expensive.
Discount Code: Port Parking Space is the closest “off-site” parking lot for the port. At times, it offers a discount code on its website (look for the banner across the top). In the past, this code gets you $1 a day off your parking.
Military Discount: Military members (both past and present) can verify their service with the parking lot to receive a code for 15-20% off of parking, depending on season. You will need to show a military ID at check in to qualify and contact the parking lot ahead of your cruise.
Travel Agent Discount: Are you a travel agent heading on a cruise? If so, then you qualify for a 15% discount. You’ll need to contact the line ahead of time and have an IATA number.
Park Port Canaveral Discounts
Email List Discount: Park Port Canaveral is one of the most popular cruise parking lots in the area, and offers a discount code to help you save if you subscribe to their email list. At the time of this writing, the offer was for 15% off the parking rate for subscribing. Just look for the link across the top of the webpage.
Discount Code: The parking lot offers discount codes that can save you money without any sort of special status or having to sign up for an email list. While not available at the time of this writing, we have seen a pop-up offering the discount code “8DAY” to save up to 30% on parking. It’s worth a check to see if a discount code is offered at the time of your sailing.
- Website: https://www.parkportcanaveral.com/
Port Canaveral Parking Discounts
Discount Code: When visiting this parking lot’s webpage, we saw a large banner across the bottom offering a discount code. This code (“APRILSHOWERS”) offered 15% off of parking. However, these discounts seems to come and go, so you’ll want to check it when you’re ready to book.
The good news is when the flash sale isn’t running, the regular daily rate is $13.95, making it considerably cheaper than the port, so you save money either way.
- Website: https://portcanaveralparking.com/
Park N Cruise Discounts
Flash Sale: During a visit to the lot’s website, this spot offered a “Flash Sale” pop-up, that offered 15% off parking. We’re not sure if this is a regular offer or only at certain times of year, so you’ll want to check.
Military Discount: Military members (both past and present) can get a discount on parking through Park N Cruise’s sister lot — Lots of Honor — but doesn’t specify how much.
Travel Agent Discount: Travel agents are eligible for a discount when parking here, but it’s not specified how much. Still, if you’re an agent it’s worth a call (you must call and provide your CLIA/IATA number) to see what the discount will be.
Hotels With Cruise Parking
In addition to traditional parking lots, a number of hotels in the Port Canaveral area cater to cruise guests with parking offers. In return for a night’s stay, you can park your car while you cruise for free or at a sharp discount to the port’s fee.
To be sure, if you don’t plan to stay at a hotel anyway, then the cost of the room won’t be worth the savings on parking. But if you want to stay in the area the night before, it’s an easy way to save on parking.
You can see our list of Port Canaveral hotels with park and cruise packages here.
More on Sailing from Port Canaveral:
- Port Canaveral Cruise Parking (Where to Park) Options, Prices, and Map
- 14 Cruise Hotels Near Port Canaveral (Minutes to the Cruise Ship)
- Complete Guide to Cruising From Port Canaveral
this is the weirdest parking situation ever. why can’t I just find prices for parking without a cruise or hotel. I just want to go to Coco Beach
Port Canaveral Parking is $10.95/day and $9.95/Day for Military/Veterans and First Responders if they click the Patriot Port Parking found on their home page. Cruisers can receive 15% off parking if they use discount code CRUZELY15.
Hi! Park N Cruise also offers a 10% OFF when using discount code PARKNOW10.
Thanks for sharing!