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Parking at FLL Airport
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the most economical parking option?
The cheapest option is the Overflow Parking Lot at USD 10.00 per day, but it only opens when the main garages are full. The next most economical option is Long-Term parking at USD 20.00 per day. For short trips, many travelers find that a rideshare drop-off costs less than several days in the garage.
Are the parking lots close to the terminals?
Yes, the Hibiscus and Palm garages are connected to the terminals and can be reached on foot, although the distances can be long. A free tram connects the lower level of these two garages with all the terminals. The Cypress garage is farther away and travelers say it is poorly signposted from inside the terminals.
Is the system that indicates free spaces reliable?
Not always. The electronic signs that show the number of available spaces are often wrong, showing "FULL" when there are spaces, or the other way around. Do not trust them blindly and look for a space on your own if necessary.
Can I pay for parking with my SunPass?
Yes, you can use SunPass Plus to pay for parking. Use the lanes marked "SunPass Plus" when entering and exiting the garage, and the cost is charged automatically to your account with no additional fees.
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Critical Points / Traveler's Handbook
Garages that fill up
The garages closest to terminals 2, 3 and 4 are often full, especially in high season and on weekend mornings. When that happens, the airport sends drivers to Cypress or to the Overflow lot, which adds time. If you are driving, leave with a margin and have a plan B (a rideshare drop-off or a private lot outside the airport).
Do not trust the free space signage
The electronic system that reports space availability is notoriously unreliable. Many travelers report wasting time following signs that led them to supposedly full levels that actually had spaces, or the other way around. If the signs seem wrong, explore the upper levels on your own.
A concrete maze
Many describe the garages as confusing, and the ramp signage is criticized, especially during construction. Before heading to the terminal, take a photo of your space number, the level and the garage name (Cypress, Hibiscus or Palm). This simple step can save you a long search on your return.
Check your charge when you exit
Some travelers report being charged much more than expected for the same stay in the same garage, and say that complaints to parking customer service were hard to resolve. Keep your ticket and receipt, and check the amount before leaving the booth.
Congestion when dropping off and picking up passengers
The arrivals and departures curbs are constantly congested and enforcement is strict: you cannot wait there. The Cell Phone Waiting Area is the official place to wait, but it fills up quickly and drivers who wait on the shoulders are moved on by the police. If you need more than a few minutes, the short-term parking is the safest option.
Pros and Cons of Parking at FLL
- Pros:
- Garages next to the terminals: Hibiscus and Palm can be reached on foot, with a free tram as an alternative.
- SunPass Plus payment: automatic entry and exit with no extra fees.
- Several price levels: from USD 10.00 per day in the Overflow lot to valet at the terminal door.
- Cons:
- Frequently full garages: especially near terminals 2, 3 and 4.
- Unreliable signage: space counters that fail and confusing ramps.
- Rising prices: regular travelers complain about successive increases.
- Small cell phone lot: it fills up and there is nowhere else to wait.
Parking Options
Dropping off and picking up passengers
Cell Phone Waiting Area: use this free area if you are waiting to pick someone up. Stay in your vehicle until the passenger tells you they are ready at the arrivals level curb.
Terminal curbside: the curbsides are only for active loading and unloading of passengers. Waiting is not permitted. To accompany someone inside, you must use the short-term parking.
User experience:
- The arrivals pickup area is one of the most criticized points: always packed, with traffic that can take several laps of the airport.
- Many drivers find the Cell Phone Waiting Area too small; some end up waiting on the shoulders, where the sheriff orders them to move.
- Morning traffic on the departures level is described as a major jam.
Strategy: leave home only when the passenger has their bags in hand; if the cell phone lot is full, 20 minutes of short-term parking is cheaper than a ticket.
Valet Parking
Location: upper level (Departures), at the west end of terminals 1 and 4.
Rate: USD 30.00 per day*
Short-Term Parking
Location: Hibiscus Garage (level 2) and Palm Garage (level 1).
Rates: USD 2.00 per 20 minutes / USD 36.00 per day*
Long-Term Parking
Location: Hibiscus (levels 3-7), Palm (levels 2-4) and Cypress (levels 6-9) garages.
Rates: USD 2.00 per 20 minutes / USD 20.00 per day*
Overflow Parking
Location: west side of the airport. It only opens when the main garages are full.
Rate: USD 10.00 per day*
User experience:
- The most repeated complaint is finding the garages full, especially near terminals 2, 3 and 4; travelers who arrive very early (before 5:00 am) say it is convenient.
- Regular travelers complain about successive price increases, and some recommend a rideshare drop-off instead of leaving the car for several days.
- There are reports of very different charges for similar stays in Cypress, and of complaints that customer service did not resolve.
- The Cypress garage is hard to find from the gates, and some point out poor lighting in the garages and a T3 garage elevator in poor condition.
- On the positive side, first-timers say the shuttles from the garages to the terminals are easy to find.
Strategy: check availability in the FLL app before leaving, photograph your level and space, and keep the ticket until you have checked the final charge.
Additional Information
For real-time information and availability, you can download the FLL Airport mobile app. For general inquiries, contact SP+ Parking at +1 954 359 0200.
Payment Methods
You can pay in the cashier lanes (if you need personal attention or are requesting free disabled parking), in the fast pay credit card lanes, or with your SunPass Plus transponder in the designated lanes.
*Rates verified in October 2026 and subject to change at any time without prior notice.