Getting from the Airport to Port Everglades
If you're flying in for a Port Everglades cruise, the airport transfer is your first decision. The main choices — a taxi or rideshare, a pre-booked private car, a shared shuttle van, a rental, and public transit where it's practical — trade off cost, speed, and how much luggage juggling you'll do. Here's how they compare.
Last updated July 9, 2026
Which airport you're coming from
FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
~1.8 miles to the port. The closest airport to any cruise port in the country — the drive itself is minutes, but budget about 45 minutes to an hour total once you factor in baggage claim and getting to the terminal.
MIA — Miami International Airport
~27 miles to the port. Roughly 45 minutes to just over an hour by car in normal traffic via I-95 — build in more buffer than you would flying into FLL, especially during rush hour.
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Compare your options
| Option | Type | Booking | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi & rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Taxi / rideshare | On demand | Almost everyone flying into FLL — the port is under two miles away. |
| Private car & town-car service | Private car | Book ahead | Groups and families who'd rather have a driver waiting than queue for a rideshare. |
| Shared shuttle van | Shared shuttle | Book ahead | Travelers flying into MIA rather than FLL, or those on a tight budget wanting a per-person fare. |
| One-way rental car | Rental car | Book ahead | Travelers combining the cruise with a Florida road trip, or flying into MIA and driving over. |
Our take on each option
Taxi & rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Best for Almost everyone flying into FLL — the port is under two miles away.
- Type
- Taxi / rideshare
- Timing
- The drive from FLL is only minutes; the real time is baggage claim and the pickup queue (allow ~45 min total).
- Luggage
- No issue for a short ride; request a larger vehicle for big groups.
A very short, low-cost hop from FLL, though minimum fares and surge apply — check current price in the app.
Private car & town-car service
Best for Groups and families who'd rather have a driver waiting than queue for a rideshare.
- Type
- Private car
- Timing
- Just a few minutes of driving from FLL, direct to your terminal.
- Luggage
- Ample; give passenger and bag counts when booking.
- Accessibility
- Request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle in advance if needed.
Flat rate for such a short trip — check current price; it's a small premium over rideshare for the convenience.
Check transfers via KiwitaxiShared shuttle van
Best for Travelers flying into MIA rather than FLL, or those on a tight budget wanting a per-person fare.
- Type
- Shared shuttle
- Timing
- Minimal from FLL; roughly 45–70 minutes from MIA, plus any shared stops.
- Luggage
- Standard per-person allowance; confirm limits for extra bags.
Per-person pricing; most worthwhile from MIA where the drive is longer — check current price.
Check transfers via KiwitaxiOne-way rental car
Best for Travelers combining the cruise with a Florida road trip, or flying into MIA and driving over.
- Type
- Rental car
- Timing
- Minutes from FLL; about 45–70 minutes self-drive from MIA.
- Luggage
- Depends on the vehicle class.
One-way drop fees can apply — check current price; rarely worth it from FLL alone given the tiny distance.
Check rental cars via DiscoverCarsPort Everglades has an advantage most cruise ports don't: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport sits just 1.8 miles from the terminals. That proximity makes this one of the more same-day-friendly ports around, though "close" and "fast" aren't quite the same thing once you factor in what happens after you land.
Picking your airport
From FLL, the drive itself takes only minutes — your real time sink is baggage claim and the pickup queue, which together typically add up to around 45 minutes door-to-ship. From Miami International (MIA), roughly 27 miles north, expect 45-70 minutes depending on traffic. A shared shuttle tends to make the most sense coming from MIA, where the distance justifies splitting the cost; from FLL alone, a one-way rental car is rarely worth arranging for such a short hop.
Timing it right
FLL's proximity makes same-day arrival more forgiving here than at most ports, but it's not risk-free — a delayed flight anywhere in the chain can still cost you the ship, so a day-before arrival remains the safer plan whenever your schedule allows it. If you do fly in same-day, build in buffer past that 45-minute estimate for baggage and traffic near the terminal.
Confirm current pricing and pickup details directly with any operator before you book — we recommend based on traveler fit, not commission.
Port Everglades airport transfer FAQ
How far is Fort Lauderdale airport from Port Everglades?
Under two miles — one of the shortest airport-to-cruise-port hops in the country. The drive is only minutes; most of your time is baggage claim and the pickup queue.
Can I fly in the same day for a Port Everglades cruise?
The very short transfer makes FLL one of the more forgiving same-day ports, but a delayed or cancelled flight still risks the ship. A day-before arrival is the safer plan, especially in winter weather up north.
Is a rental car worth it from FLL to the port?
Rarely for the transfer alone, given the tiny distance. It makes more sense if you're flying into MIA and driving over, or adding a Florida road trip — check current price and one-way fees.
Sources & verification
Transfer costs, routes, and schedules change and are never guaranteed. Confirm current fares, pickup rules, and timing with the operator or the airport's ground-transportation page before you travel.