Is parking full at the airport? You have options for holiday travel in Miami and Broward
Miami International Airport is expecting to see a record number of travelers this year for the Thanksgiving holiday stretch, with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport also set to see large crowds.
That means you need to arrive several hours before your flight. And don’t be surprised if you can’t find parking.
Both MIA and FLL expect their parking garages will get full.
The Miami airport is planning to see 1.8 million passengers in the 11-day period ending Tuesday, Nov. 29, with the busiest days expected to be Sunday and the weekend after Thanksgiving. The airport says it could see more than 160,000 passengers on each of these days.
Fort Lauderdale’s airport is planning to see 689,775 travelers from Tuesday through Monday, Nov. 28. That’s 14% more passengers compared to last year, but fewer than before COVID. FLL says the busiest days will be Wednesday and then the
Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving.
Instead of looking for a parking spot, you could ask someone to drop you off, park with valet or take a taxi or an Uber, Tri-Rail, the bus and Metrorail. If you’re going to MIA, you can also try to find a spot at MIA’s new Economy Park and Ride lot. Parking there is cheaper than at MIA’s garages. FLL will likely have to open its overflow lot too.
Another option for MIA and FLL travelers is to rent a parking spot at a nearby hotel or private parking lot. Then hop on a free shuttle and get dropped off at your terminal. Parking at these locations can sometimes cost less or as much as an airport garage. Occasionally, it can also be more expensive.
If you learn MIA and FLL’s garages are full, and still need to find a place to park, here are your other options:
PARKING NEAR AIRPORT
MIA’s Economy Park and Ride Lot — The new 460-space lot opened at 10 a.m. Nov.
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