Fort Lauderdale Airport Parking: Garages, Rates and Valet at FLL
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
Fort Lauderdale airport parking is all on-site in three garages (Palm, Hibiscus and Cypress) with more than 11,000 spaces, plus curbside valet. Long-term self-parking at FLL costs $2 per 20 minutes up to a $20 daily maximum, and short-term parking tops out at $36 a day. If you are only dropping off or picking up, the first 20 minutes are at no charge, and there is a cell phone waiting area that costs nothing.
FLL parking at a glance
| Option | Where | Rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term self-park | Palm (levels 2-4), Hibiscus (levels 3-7), Cypress (levels 6-9) | $2 per 20 min, $20 daily max | Trips of a day or longer |
| Short-term self-park | Palm (level 1), Hibiscus (level 2) | $2 per 20 min, $36 daily max | Pickups, quick meetings, walking someone in |
| Curbside valet | Departures level, west end of Terminal 1 and west end of Terminal 4 | $30 per day (last announced rate) | Heavy bags, tight timing |
| Cell phone waiting area | 600 Terminal Drive | No charge | Waiting for an arriving passenger |
Rates come from Broward County's airport parking page and the county's most recent announced rate change, which took effect November 20, 2024. Check current rates on the official FLL parking page before you go.
Long-term parking: the cheapest on-airport option
Long-term parking is the one most travelers want. Broward County lists it at $2 per 20-minute interval, with a maximum of $20 per day. At $6 an hour, you hit the $20 cap after 3 hours and 20 minutes, so anything longer costs the same for that day.
Long-term spaces are on these levels:
- Palm Garage: levels 2-4
- Hibiscus Garage: levels 3-7
- Cypress Garage: levels 6-9
Palm and Hibiscus have a Space Finder system with green lights over open spaces, which helps on busy mornings. The FLL Airport app shows real-time parking availability, so check it before you leave home.
The 2024 price increase
In November 2024 the county raised the long-term daily maximum from $15 to $20 and the valet daily rate from $25 to $30. Short-term parking kept its $36 daily maximum but now adds $2 every 20 minutes, so it reaches that maximum faster than before.
Short-term parking: for pickups and drop-offs
Short-term parking is on level 1 of the Palm Garage and level 2 of the Hibiscus Garage. It uses the same $2-per-20-minutes pricing as long-term, but the daily maximum is $36 instead of $20, which you reach after six hours. Do not use short-term for an overnight trip: a full day costs up to $16 more than long-term in the same garages.
If you are only meeting someone, the cheapest move is to wait in the cell phone waiting area until they are at the curb. If you do need to park, you can leave within 20 minutes of entering any self-park garage without a charge. Stay longer and the regular rate applies from the time you entered.
Curbside valet
FLL runs valet at two spots on the upper (Departures) level:
- West end of Terminal 1: serves Terminals 1 and 2
- West end of Terminal 4: serves Terminals 3 and 4
You pull up, get a valet ticket and walk to your airline. When you return, you pick up your car at the same Departures-level spot where you left it. Baggage help is available on request. The last announced valet rate was $30 per day. For current hours and rates, call Curbside Valet at 954-359-8108.
Valet makes the most sense if you are flying from Terminal 1 or Terminal 4, since the stands are at those buildings, or if you are traveling with kids and car seats.
Getting between garages: the inter-garage tram
Trams run on the lower level of the Palm and Hibiscus garages, seven days a week:
- 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.: about every 8 minutes
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.: about every 15 minutes
Build in that wait time if you park far from your terminal, especially on a late-night return.
How to pay for parking at FLL
You have three ways to pay when you exit:
- Cashier booth: takes cash, checks (no starter checks) and credit cards, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Use a booth if you lost your ticket.
- Credit card lane: self-service, cards only.
- SunPass Plus lane: your SunPass transponder pays automatically.
Paying with SunPass Plus
This is the angle many parking guides skip. If you already have a SunPass transponder, you can enter and exit through the SunPass Plus lanes and the charge comes out of your SunPass account. The county says there are no extra fees for SunPass Plus airport parking.
The catch: your SunPass account must replenish automatically from a credit or debit card. If it does not, you are not a SunPass Plus member. SunPass Plus also does not work for valet. To opt out, use a different entry lane or turn it off under "SunPass Plus Parking" in your account at sunpass.com. For SunPass billing questions, call 1-888-865-5352.
Cell phone waiting area
The cell phone waiting area is at 600 Terminal Drive, a short drive from the arrivals curb, with signs from I-595, US-1, I-95/Griffin Road and Perimeter Road North. It costs nothing to use. Commercial vehicles are not allowed, and you must stay with your car.
When the garages fill up
During peak travel periods, FLL may temporarily close self-parking and curbside valet when they reach capacity, then reopen when spaces open up. Before you leave on a busy travel day:
- Check the FLL Airport app for live space counts
- Check FLL's official X and Facebook accounts for closure updates
- Have a backup plan, such as a ride-share or a drop-off from a friend
Tips to pay less for FLL parking
- Pick long-term, not short-term, for anything longer than a few hours. The garages are the same; only the cap is different.
- Use the 20-minute grace period for quick pickups, or skip the garage and use the cell phone waiting area.
- Compare off-airport lots for long trips. Private lots near FLL are another option; check current rates and how each lot gets you to the terminal, and compare the total against $20 a day on-airport.
- Set up SunPass Plus before your trip if you already have a transponder, so you skip the cashier line on the way out.
- Plan around your airline. Your terminal decides which valet stand is closest, so confirm your terminal on your airline's app first.
Flying out of the New York area instead? See our Newark Airport parking guide. Heading to the Caribbean from South Florida? Our guide to flights to Puerto Rico covers nonstops from FLL, and our Frontier baggage fees guide helps you price your bags before you book. For live fares, use the search box on this page and check current fares.
Prices and rules change. Always confirm with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's official parking pages at broward.org/airport before you travel.