Quick answer
- Port-run garages and lots: $20.00 per day plus tax, cars and RVs alike.
- Both arrival and departure days count, so 3 nights = 4 days ($80), 4 nights = 5 days ($100), 7 nights = 8 days ($160), all plus tax.
- Off-site shuttle lots start at $5.95/day: $47.60 for a 7-night cruise.
Rates checked Oct 22, 2026. Confirm with the lot before you drive.
The official rate
Canaveral Port Authority's parking page lists $20.00 per day plus tax for both vehicles and RVs, and says the rate includes the day of arrival and the day of departure. Parking is pay-on-arrival, no reservations are taken, and the port accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover only, no cash. Lots open at 10 AM for embarkation; returning passengers can get to their cars at any time. Every terminal has a garage or lot next to it, so you walk to the ship.
Total cost by cruise length
Parking days = nights + 1. Totals below are before tax and any entry or booking fees.
| Lot | Daily rate | 3 nights | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas Best Value Cruise Parking | $5.95/day | $23.80 | $29.75 | $47.60 |
| Rightway partner lots | From $8.95/day | $35.80 | $44.75 | $71.60 |
| Go Port (Mardi Gras, Star of the Seas & Festivale only) | $8.99/day | $35.96 | $44.95 | $71.92 |
| Park N Cruise | $10.95/day | $43.80 | $54.75 | $87.60 |
| Port Parking Space | $14.95/day | $59.80 | $74.75 | $119.60 |
| Park Port Canaveral | $14.95/day | $59.80 | $74.75 | $119.60 |
| Portside Parking | $14.95/day | $59.80 | $74.75 | $119.60 |
| Radisson Resort at the Port (cruise parking) | $14.95/day | $59.80 | $74.75 | $119.60 |
| Park Port Canaveral covered garage (Cocoa Beach) | $16.00/day | $64.00 | $80.00 | $128.00 |
| Port Canaveral official garages/lots (CT1-3/5/6/8/10) | $20.00/day | $80.00 | $100.00 | $160.00 |
Is the port garage worth $20 a day?
On a 7-night cruise the port costs $160 plus tax. The cheapest off-site lot on our list, Americas Best Value Cruise Parking, comes to $47.60, a gap of about $112. The garage wins if you're arriving late, have mobility needs, or don't want to wait for a shuttle with luggage. The port says oversized spaces for RVs and buses are available at the same $20 rate.
Fees waived for some disabled drivers
The port waives the fee only for vehicles with special equipment (ramps, lifts, hand or foot controls), a Florida Toll Exemption Permit, or a Florida Disabled Veteran (DV) plate. Agents won't grant waivers for any other reason.
Full lot list and calculator: Port Canaveral cruise parking. Want the cheapest option? Read cheapest cruise parking at Port Canaveral.
Sources: portcanaveral.com directions & parking (checked Oct 22, 2026) and each lot's listed source on our Port Canaveral page.
FAQ
How much is parking at Port Canaveral for a 7-night cruise?
$160 plus tax at the port ($20/day × 8 days, because arrival and departure days both count). Off-site lots on our list start at $5.95/day, or $47.60 for 8 days.
Does Port Canaveral charge for the day you return?
Yes. The port says its $20 daily rate includes both the day of arrival and the day of departure.
Can I prepay or reserve Port Canaveral parking?
No. The port takes no reservations and you pay on arrival by credit card. Off-site lots do take reservations.
Is RV parking more expensive at Port Canaveral?
No. The port lists the same $20 per day plus tax for vehicles and RVs, with oversized spaces available.
Does Port Canaveral accept cash for parking?
No. It accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover only.