Why stay by the airport before a cruise
- Late flights: most of these hotels run a free airport shuttle, so you skip a taxi at midnight.
- Free or cheap rides to the ship: the two Comfort hotels in Miami Springs take guests to the port for free; Regency Miami Airport includes the ride with its Stay & Sail rate.
- Cheap parking: cruise parking here is about $12–17 a day, about half the port’s rate.
The trade-off is distance. The ships are about 9 miles from MIA, 17–20 minutes without traffic. A rideshare runs about $25–30 per car and a metered taxi about $35.
How the airport hotels compare
| Hotel | Airport shuttle | Ride to the ship |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Suites Miami Airport North | Free, 6 am to midnight | Free, one way |
| Comfort Inn & Suites Miami Airport | Free | Free, one way |
| Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta | Free, 24 hours | Included with Stay & Sail rate |
| Sonesta Miami Airport | Free | $17 a person, 9 and 11 am |
| Embassy Suites Miami Airport | Free, 24 hours | From $15 a person, four morning runs |
| Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon | Free | Paid |
| Residence Inn Miami Airport | Not confirmed | Uber credit with the cruise package |
| Miami International Airport Hotel | Not needed: it’s in the terminal | None; walk to the cruise-line buses |
| La Quinta Miami Airport West | None listed | Paid, 9 am and noon |
| Pullman Miami Airport | Free, every 30 minutes | $15 a person, one way (two or more guests) |
| Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral | Not confirmed | Paid bus, about $15 a person |
Arriving the same day?
Cruise-line transfer buses leave from MIA’s north bus station (Concourse D, level 1, door 1) and south bus station (Concourse J, level 1, door 33). Book them through your cruise line. See MIA to the cruise port for every option.
