Port Canaveral is among the busiest cruise ports in the world, but that doesn’t make it the most convenient for cruise passengers. Port Canaveral is about 45 minutes from Orlando, the nearest major city. That means cruise passengers sailing from the port have to figure out transportation to the ship before they can set sail.
Because of the distance, many people elect to drive to the port. Of course, if you plan to drive, then you will have to also figure out parking. Rates for parking at Port Canaveral run at least $17 per day at the cruise terminal.
However, there is a cheaper way to park. If you plan to stay in the area the night before your cruise, many area hotels offer parking for cruise passengers. Stay a single night and they will let you park your car at a much lower rate than what it costs to park at the port. In addition, the hotel will often provide transportation to the port.
In all, the cost savings versus parking at the port can be substantial, depending on the length of your trip.
The list below is meant to give you a full picture of your hotel options in the area with park and cruise deals. If you have a hotel in mind not listed below, call and see if they offer cruise parking.
More Hotel Ideas: You can also click here to see hotels near Port Canaveral (potentially without parking specials) or see hotels with shuttles to the port area.
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Port Canaveral Park and Cruise Hotels
Four Points by Sheraton
Located right in the heart of Cocoa Beach, the Four Points is walking distance to parks, restaurants, the beach, and the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop. They offer a “Park, Snooze, and Cruise” offer that includes parking plus a shuttle ride for up to four people to the ship. So you can drive in park, and have a ride to the cruise ship all included.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Best Western Cocoa Beach
Located just a block from the beach, this Best Western is in the heart of Cocoa Beach with tons of activities within walking distance. Meanwhile, they offer parking at the hotel for your cruise for $10 per day. A ride to the port is $10 per person each way. There is also a shuttle package that you can book instead if you prefer, or just let them know you’d like to park when you arrive.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach
For a great all-around hotel, it’s hard to beat Hampton Inn. During our search, the well-known hotel offered up a ‘Park, Stay and Go’ package for about $30 more than the base rate. This package provides parking while you take your trip. Transport to the cruise terminals is just $10 per person. With rates for a week of parking at the port costing about $140, the parking package here is a good deal if you plan to stay at a hotel anyway.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 5.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
If you want close to the cruise port, this is it. In fact, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the ships cruising in and out of Port Canaveral. The hotel is also among the highest-rated in the area. The parking package includes parking during your cruise and and shuttle to the ship for two people. During our search prices were about $75 more than the base rate.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach
This hotel offers a great location between the main road through Cocoa Beach and the beach itself. Guests are only an easy 10 minutes from the port and a short distance away from restaurants and things to do. The ‘Park & Cruise’ package gives you a night’s stay, as well as parking during your cruise and a ride to the terminal. After your cruise, you’ll be given a ride back to the hotel. It’s all for about $60 more than the regular daily rate, saving you a bundle on parking at the port.
Price: $$-$$$
Distance to Port: 4.5 miles
Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
SpringHill Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
A relatively new hotel, you’re literally less than a mile from the port as the crow flies. That makes this spot extremely convenient to cruise passengers. Even better, they have a “Park Snooze N’ Cruise” offer that includes parking during your trip, and round trip shuttle service between the hotel and port. In our search, it was about $80 over the base standard rate, saving you significantly on longer trips.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach
Homewood Suites offers a location that’s right near the cruise ports — less than two miles away. In addition they offer a ‘Park Stay and Go’ package with cruise parking for your trip along with roundtrip transport to and from your cruise. The shuttle leaves several times each day to give you a number of options on getting to the ship. Our search found the rate for $50 over the base rate. As well, the hotel offers parking for $10 per day if you don’t book the package.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Radisson Resort at the Port
Stay at the Radisson and you’ll be only two miles from Port Canaveral. The ‘Park-Cruise’ package includes a shuttle to and from the port for up to four people along with parking while you sail. They also offer the deal for cruises of 3-4 nights and 5-8 nights. Not only will you get your parking included with the rate, but you’ll be able to start your vacation early with the Radisson’s resort-style pool area.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 2 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Econo Lodge Cocoa Beach
Looking for an affordable option… and a parking deal? The Econo Lodge offers inexpensive rates, plus you can park here for just $7 per night while you cruise. To be sure, you might not impress anyone as this isn’t the fanciest hotel, but if you want a deal, it’s hard to beat this spot.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 5 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa Beach
This Holiday Inn Express is in the heart of Cocoa Beach and just a couple of blocks from the city pier where there are lots of attractions. Rates are reasonable and the parking is among the least expensive you’ll find. A phone call to the hotel told us that parking rates are just $5 per night while you cruise. That’s less than a third the cost of parking at the port.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
La Quinta Inn Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
La Quinta Inn is south of the busiest part of Cocoa Beach. That’s great for those that want to be near the action but not in the middle of it. If you select the parking package, you’ll receive a night’s stay and free parking during your cruise (up to eight days), plus transportation for two to/from the port. Additional parking is $15 per day. Rates were just $55 over the base rate, saving you a ton over parking at the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 6.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Days Inn Wyndham Cocoa Beach
In the heart of Cocoa Beach (right near the pier), the Days Inn has a ‘Stay & Cruise’ package that we found for about $30 more than the base list price. For that small extra cost, you get parking during your cruise, plus transportation to the cruise terminal. The location is also hard to beat if you want to enjoy Cocoa Beach before your trip. This makes the hotel one of the better deals we found.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
With Hilton, you know you’re getting a quality hotel. This spot is highly rated in Cocoa Beach. If you’re driving in for your cruise and need a place to park, it offers a ‘Park, Stay and Go’ package on the website, with parking and transportation to and from the port for each guest. Rates we found were about $50 more than the regular daily rate, meaning you can park here for a week for about the cost of about three days of parking at the port.
Price: $$-$$$
Distance to Port: 6.5 miles
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Residence Inn by Marriott
The Residence Inn is one of the closest spots to the cruise ships and one of the highest-rated hotels in the area. That combination makes it an obvious choice for many cruise passengers. If you need to park, they offer a ‘Park and Cruise’ package that includes parking and a round trip ride to the port. It also includes wi-fi and breakfast during your stay.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Cocoa Beach Suites
This hotel is a short 2-minute walk to the beach, and in the heart of Cocoa Beach. The ‘Park & Cruise’ package includes the room, parking, and round trip transportation between the hotel and port. One thing to note is that this hotel does not have a pool, but allows you to use the pool of two nearby properties.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Beachside Hotel and Suites
Recently renovated and transformed into the Beachside Hotel, this hotel offers another option for parking. They offer online booking of “Park N Cruise” packages that range from three days (for quick cruises) all the way to seven day offers. The package includes your parking, room, and transport to and from the cruise pier.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Motel 6 Cocoa Beach
The Motel 6 in Cocoa Beach is an affordable option for those who want to stay in the heart of Cocoa Beach without spending a fortune. If you are driving and need to park your car during your cruise, it’s a simple $5 per day to park your car. They can also help you arrange transportation with a third-party to get back and forth from the ship.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 5 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
More Hotel Ideas: You can also click here to see hotels near Port Canaveral (potentially without parking specials) or see hotels with shuttles in the port area.
Map of Port Canaveral Hotels With Cruise Parking
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book parking packages at these hotels?
If the hotel offers a set daily rate for parking, then you normally don’t have to do anything special. Simply book your hotel anywhere and then you will arrange parking when you arrive. If the hotel has a parking package, it’s a good idea to book through the hotel website.
Do any hotels offer free cruise parking?
Not that we’ve seen. Some offer parking for just a few bucks per day while others offer up parking packages. That said, most of the hotels have parking packages that are a few dollars more than the regular booking rate. While the price is a little higher, it’s still much cheaper than parking at Port Canaveral.
How long does it take to get to the port from these hotels?
One of the nice things about Port Canaveral is that it’s fairly small, so at most you are about 15 minutes from the cruise ships. Meanwhile, most hotels offer several shuttles a day making it easy to get to the port in plenty of time for your cruise.
More on Cruising From Port Canaveral
Getting to Port Canaveral — Transportation options from airports and the Port Canaveral area to the cruise port. Everything you need to know to get to the port and start your vacation.
Port Canaveral Cruise Parking — Parking at the port? We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts.
Port Canaveral Hotels with Cruise Shuttles — If you don’t need parking and only want a place with a shuttle to the port, here is a full list.
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Great article! Wish we knew this before our cruise 4 weeks ago. In a future article could you include Covid testing for travel sites nearby?