Jacksonville Cruise Parking and JAX Airport Distance

Where these numbers come from

JAXPORT publishes a simple table. A standard vehicle costs $17 per day, and an oversized vehicle costs $34 per day, both with Florida sales tax included. The port defines oversized as anything that takes more than one regular parking space. The fenced lot sits next to the terminal, with security patrols and no reservations needed.

The port also lists bundled prices that match the short itineraries sailing from Jacksonville. A 4-day cruise is $68 for a standard vehicle and $136 for an oversized one. A 5-day cruise is $85 or $170. These are simply the daily rate times four or five, so there is no discount for a longer stay, and no surprise tax on top.

Consider a worked example. A 5-day cruise that parks for five days costs $85. If you need a second day of parking because you arrive the night before, add $17 for a total of $102. A large pickup or dually at the oversized rate would be $170 for the five days, exactly twice the standard cost.

The airport is about 12 miles away according to the port's FAQ, and Cruise Hive says the trip can take as little as 20 minutes depending on traffic. The FAQ mentions taxi and shuttle service from the airport. With a drive this short, a rideshare is a realistic option if you would rather not pay for parking.

Two lines use the terminal. Carnival sails year-round on four- and five-day Bahamas cruises. Norwegian sails seasonally, from November through April, on four- to five-day trips to the Bahamas, Key West and Great Stirrup Cay. Because Norwegian sails only part of the year, confirm that your sailing is on the calendar before you price the trip.

Compare the $17 rate with Norfolk at $15 per day with a shuttle, or Seattle at $27 to $33. Use the cruise parking calculator for your own drive costs and the cruise cost calculator for the whole cruise.

A last gotcha is the phone number. The port's FAQ points to a parking office line for rate questions during weekday business hours, and the online rate page is the quicker check. Keep your payment receipt with your boarding documents, since returning passengers walk back to the same lot next to the terminal.

Sources

• JAXPORT cruise parking rates
• JAXPORT cruise information
• JAXPORT cruise FAQ
• Cruise Hive Jacksonville cruise port guide (drive time)

Figures checked on September 30, 2026.

This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.