Whether you arrive by airplane, train, or automobile, guests must still consider transportation options when planning a cruise. Drivers will need to park for the duration of the voyage. Those flying or taking a train will need to get to the cruise port. Depending on the port your cruise sails from, there can be several Disney Cruise Line transportation options available.
Listed below are options for Disney Cruise Line Transportation Options for Port Canaveral.
Auto Rental Companies Driving/Parking at Port Canaveral Shuttles Public Transportation Limousine and Towncar Services Taxi Companies Ride Share
Auto Rental
Guests may choose to rent a car from the airport and drop it at a location at the port. Car rental gives lots of options for side trips or staying at a hotel before or after the cruise. Keep in mind that there may be parking fees at hotels and will be fees at the port if you choose this option.
Automobile Rental Companies at Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral
Alamo
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
888-826-6893 / 407-855-4170
– Port Canaveral
888-826-6893
Avis
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
888-849-0277 / 407-825-3700
– Port Canaveral (6650 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
888-849-0277 / 321-783-3643
Enterprise
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
800-325-8007 / 407-281-3555
– Port Canaveral (6211 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
800-325-8007 / 321-866-0324
Hertz
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
800-654-3131 / 407-859-8400
– Port Canaveral (8963 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL32920)
800-654-3131 / 321-783-7771
National
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
888-826-6890 / 407-855-4170
– Port Canaveral (6211 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
888-826-6890 / 321-866-0324
Thrifty
– MCO (Inside Orlando International Airport)
800-367-2277 / 407-380-1002
– Port Canaveral (6799 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920)
800-367-2277 / 321-783-2600
Driving/Parking at Port Canaveral
Driving to Port Canaveral
From the Walt Disney World Resort:
Take I-4 east or 417 east to State Road 528 east (Beeline Expressway). Continue on State Road 528 over the Indian River and the Banana River. Turn right onto State Road 401, which will loop and head north over the channel locks. Stay in the right-hand lane and follow the signs to Cruise Terminal 8.
From Orlando International Airport:
Take State Road 528 east (Beeline Expressway). Continue on State Road 528 over the Indian River and the Banana River. Turn right onto State Road 401, which will loop and head north over the channel locks. Stay in the right-hand lane and follow the signs to Cruise Terminal 8.
Parking at Port Canaveral
The Canaveral Port Authority operates the parking facility. Major credit cards – MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express, are the only acceptable forms of payment. Personal checks or cash will not be accepted. EPASS and SunPass accepted Only at the Cruise Terminal 3 parking garage. Parking is $17.00 per day plus tax for vehicles & RVs, including day of arrival and day of departure.
Disabled Parking spaces are available, and the fee is waived for vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities that:
- Have special equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls for use by a disabled person OR
- Display a Florida Toll Exemption Permit as explained in s. 316.1964, Florida Statutes OR
- Display a Florida Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate issued under s. 320.084; s. 320.0842; or s. 320.0845, Florida Statutes.
Rates are subject to change. Check the Port Authority’s website for updated information www.portcanaveral.com. 
Some local hotels may also offer packages which include parking and/or transportation to the Port. If you are interested in this option, please contact your travel counselor for more details.
Shuttle Companies
Many shuttle companies service the Port Canaveral Area. Consult the airport or yellow pages for other shuttle companies in the area.
Limousine and Towncar Services
Several reputable limousine/town car service companies operate between the Orlando area and Port Canaveral. This is often a better value than shuttle service if you are traveling in a party of 4 or more. Check with the town car service company to be sure you know what is included or not included. Some companies include a short stop at a location of your choice for you to pick up necessities before you reach your destination, while other companies offer the service at an additional charge. Same goes with infant/toddler car seats, etc. Some companies automatically charge gratuity while others leave it to you to decide how much to tip the driver. Check and compare different companies before you decide who to hire.
Public Transportation
Below is public transportation information for service in the Port Canaveral Area. Public Transportation will not get a guest from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveral, but if guests are staying the area, there is public transportation. The transit website gives detailed information regarding available options.
Space Coast Area Transit
321-633-1878
Space Coast Commuter Assistance
321-952-4563
Taxi Companies
Several taxi companies service the Port Canaveral area. While it may be possible to take a taxi from outside of the Port Canaveral area, it may not be the most cost-effective.
Ride Share
Both Uber and Lift drivers are available near the ports, as well as in Orlando, and many other nearby cities. Utilizing a ride share option does allow you to get to the port at the time you’re wanting to arrive, however depending on what size car you need, it might be just as cost effective to rent a car and drive it yourself. Pricing tends to range from $70 for a basic rideshare vehicle (add about $5 for a vehicle with a car seat) up to about $150 for a more deluxe ride.
Make sure you download the respective app of the rideshare service you are looking to use before arriving for your vacation and go through the registration process, so you’ll be ready to go when it’s time to go.
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