Whether you’re driving and need to find parking or a hotel with parking, or flying in and need to get from the airports to the port area, we’ve covered all the options for you to make the best decision.
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Port Canaveral lies just north of the city of Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic coast of Florida. The nearest major city is Orlando 50 miles to the west and has excellent access along State Roads 528 and A1A. If coming from north or south of Cape Canaveral, I-95 offers access.
Driving times from nearby major cities are:
- Jacksonville: 2.25 hours (160 miles)
- Orlando: 50 minutes (55 miles)
- Miami: 3 hours (215 miles)
- Tampa: 2 hours (130 miles)
Orlando International Airport (Code: MCO)
The main airport in Orlando – Orlando International Airport – is located 45 miles west of Port Canaveral and 10 miles south-east of Orlando.
With the airport located a distance from the port, a taxi will be an expensive option and we advise smaller groups of cruise passengers to use one of the cheaper options available. But if you are a larger group, prices can be competitive with other options. If you want the luxury of a private transfer, the companies below can all accommodate you.
Offering everything from sedans for 4 people to vans for 10, Trans Cour Limo Service should be able to meet your transport needs
To compare a couple of different options Orlando Shuttle Service provides quotes for several different services for you to choose from.
Pinpoint Transportation can provide private transfers for between one and 14 cruise passengers.
Port Canaveral has plenty of choices for shuttles from the airport to the cruise terminal. The table below shows prices for each airport, per person, return.
Because these prices are per person return, whereas private car prices are per car, a couple can save money this way; however, a family could be better off with an Uber or Lyft, which also means you aren’t sharing the vehicle with other cruisers.
| Name | Telephone | MCO Cost (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Port Canaveral | 321-735-8833 | 29.98 | Shuttles only run from 10:00 to 13:00 from the airport and until 10:00 to the airport |
| Shuttle to Port Canaveral | 407-832-1650 | 29 | |
| Port Canaveral Shuttle Transportation | 407-832-8056 | 28 | Price doesn't include gratuity of 20% |
| Cortrans Shuttle Service | 407-446-3896 | 40 | |
| Travel Orlando Transportation | 888-320-8497 | 24.54 - 44.50 | Prices are only competitive for four or more passengers. $178 for up to four $270 for up to eleven |
| Port Canaveral Shuttle Connection | 877-800-2248 | 40 |
With Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, and Avis all having rental stations in nearby Cape Canaveral, there are plenty of options for renting a car from the airport. Expect to pay as little as $40 for a small car for less than a day.
With all the above rental companies having rental stations in the central terminal it can be an easy option to land and collect your car quickly and easily.
Paying the cruise company to get from the airport to the ship is rarely good value, especially if more than 1 or 2 people need a transfer. You will invariably be better off using one of the alternatives above. For example, Carnival prices as of May 2019 are – MCO $35.99 – One way
Looking for more information to plan your visit to Port Canaveral?
You may find these articles helpful.
Port Canaveral Cruise Port Guide
Where to Stay in Port Canaveral with ‘Park & Cruise’ Deals
Port Canaveral Cruise Parking Options
Things to See and Do in Port Canaveral
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