Parking at MIA and FLL may be an issue during the holiday. See the advisories
As travelers pour into South Florida airports leading up to Memorial Day, they may find a parking squeeze.
Airport managers in Miami and Fort Lauderdale are preparing people for the packed conditions and offering tips on where to find a space.
'Due to peak travel activity at FLL, on-site parking is in high demand and our garages could reach full capacity this Memorial Day weekend,' Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport warned.
The Broward airport says valet parking also could be filled, and officials suggest you take a ride share or taxi or find another ride to drop you off or pick you up. The airport also suggests parking outside of the airport if you must drive yourself.
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Miami airport officials suggest travelers arrive at MIA three hours before a flight to allow time for parking, check-in and TSA screening.
The airport also offered a few suggestions with the larger crowds expected:
▪ Half-price parking is available at MIA's Economy Park and Ride Lot.
▪ Valet parking is available at Doors 2 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
▪ A Cellphone Waiting Lot has 60 free parking spaces just off LeJeune Road and Northwest 31st Street.
Here's what else to know about parking at South Florida's two major airports:
Miami airport parking
Remote Lot: Discounted parking is available at Miami International Airport's remote Economy Park and Ride lot. The 350-space lot provides monitored parking and a free shuttle service to the terminal. Located at 1350 NW 45th Ave., the Economy Park-and-Ride lot is accessible from either LeJeune Road or Perimeter Road.
Parking shuttles: Shuttle service pick-up and drop-off locations are on the Departures level across from doors 3, 11, and 26. For more information, visit the MIA Parking web page.
Valet parking: The valet lot is across from the check-in area at doors 2 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. Valet parking attendants take a driver's vehicle and park it in one of 225 dedicated spaces on the Departures or arrivals level.
Electrical vehicles: Parking for electrical vehicle charging is available 24/7 at Arrivals, First Level, inner loop between Terminals E and G. And Departures second level, valet parking at the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages.
Nearby parking: MIA's website lists several 'off-airport' options. Consider those sites carefully. One site called Cheap Airport Parking lists nearby hotels and parking lots that offer parking for travelers. You make a reservation, just like you would for a rental car. Most hotel parking lots you'll find on this site are generally open around the clock, have security and offer a free shuttle to the airport, plus cancellations, according to the website's FAQ guide. Parking prices and shuttle times vary.
Picking up a passenger: MIA's Cell Phone Waiting Lot has 60 free parking spaces for non-commercial users waiting to pick up travelers. It's just off LeJeune Road and Northwest 31st Street, accessible from LeJeune heading north or south.
Airport garages: MIA's two biggest garages are expected to fill up early. Dolphin Garage serves Concourse D and E. Flamingo Garage serves Concourses E-J. Your car can stay in the garage up to 45 days, except where 'no overnight' is listed. After 45 days, your car will be towed.
Fort Lauderdale airport parking
Onsite: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has three garages and an overflow lot that opens at peak travel times during the holidays or when the garages are full.
Alternatives: There's a cellphone parking lot where people can park for free while waiting to pick someone up from the airport. FLL has curbside valet too. With the ongoing high demand for curbside valet service and self-parking options at FLL this year, especially during the holidays, airport leaders recommend getting dropped off by family, friends, or a ride-share service (Uber, Lyft, etc.) because the airport's onsite garages are likely to be filled.
Helpful tools:
▪ Use the FLL app to see real-time parking availability and to help locate your car if you forget where you parked.
▪ To find the closest parking location to your terminal, visit FLL's website.
Use Space Finder to check available spaces in the garages.
Off-site parking if airport lots are full: Park 'N Go, 1101 Eller Dr. in Fort Lauderdale, and Self Park FLL, 901 Old Griffin Rd. in Dania Beach, are self-parking lots that offer shuttles to and from Fort Lauderdale's airport. Park 'N Go's website notes that during peak times, the lot may occasionally switch to valet parking. To check prices, availability and cancellation policies for Park 'N Go, visit gator.bookparkngo.com/. For Self Park FLL, visit selfparkfll.com
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