Hotels near PortMiami for the night before your cruise

Only a few, and only one way. Comfort Suites Miami Airport North and Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport (sister hotels in Miami Springs) give every guest a free ride to the port; the return from the port costs $10 per adult and $5 per child and must be booked before you leave. Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta includes the ride only with its Stay & Sail package rate. Downtown and Brickell hotels that offer a port ride charge about $8-15 per person.

Downtown: Hampton Inn & Suites Brickell (code PZK: free parking during the stay, then 50% off for up to 7 nights, through May 13, 2027), and packages at Hilton Miami Downtown and DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay. By the airport: Residence Inn ($17 a day for up to 15 days, book by Nov 30, 2026), Comfort Suites Miami Airport North and Comfort Inn & Suites (about $12 a day), Sonesta Miami Airport (Cruise and Snooze package), Embassy Suites (multi-day parking passes) and La Quinta Miami Airport West (park-and-cruise package). Confirm the terms when you book.

It is possible but rarely practical. The north side of the PortMiami bridge has a walkway, but even from the closest hotels (YVE, citizenM, InterContinental) it is about 1.4-1.8 mi on foot to Terminals V and G and 2.5-2.9 mi to Terminals A and AA, roughly 30-60 minutes with luggage. The free Coral Way trolley crosses the bridge, and a taxi or rideshare from downtown costs about $10-15.

$28 a day long-term at the port-run garages (C, D, F, G and Lot E), and $35 a day at Garage AA (MSC) and Garage B (NCL). Garage A (Royal Caribbean) posts its own rates at royalmiamiparking.com. Oversized vehicles pay $25 per space per day at Lot E. Cash and major credit cards are accepted; debit cards are not.

Often. Port garages charge $28–35 a day, so a 7-night cruise costs about $196–245 to park at the terminal. Airport-area hotels charge about $12–17 a day for cruise parking (about $12 at the Comfort hotels, $17 at Residence Inn), though you then need a ride to the port. Downtown cruise lots charge from about $12 a day with a free shuttle.

About 8.5-9.5 miles by road depending on the terminal, roughly 17-20 minutes without heavy traffic; allow more at rush hour. Rideshare runs about $25-30 per car and a metered taxi about $35-40.

No. Miami-Dade's current taxi rate card lists metered fares only, with a $2 surcharge and a $15 minimum for trips that start at MIA or the port, plus tolls and a 30% surcharge for SUVs and vans. Some older websites still quote a $24-27 flat fare; that is out of date. Expect about $35 on the meter.

MSC uses Terminal AA, Royal Caribbean Terminal A (and G at busy times), Norwegian Terminal B, Carnival Terminals D, E and F, Virgin Voyages Terminal V, and small luxury lines Terminal J. Terminal C is shared. A new Royal Caribbean Terminal G is due in 2027. Always check the terminal on your boarding documents.

It appears not. The hotel's owner was in bankruptcy and the 340 Biscayne Blvd site was put up for auction in December 2025 with zoning for an 82-story tower; later reports say the hotel has closed. Many older 'closest hotel to the port' lists still include it, so check before booking.