BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A new parking rate structure takes effect at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The new parking fees - FLL's first pricing change for its on-site garages in nearly a decade - will help offset operational costs and support future airport improvements. 

For travelers opting for long-term parking at FLL, the new daily maximum rate will be $20 per vehicle (up from $15), and valet parking will cost $30 per day (up from $25). Airport visitors using short-term parking (intended for picking up and dropping off passengers) will still pay up to $36 daily. However, it will take less time to reach the maximum short-term (and long-term) rate as the new incremental pricing is based on a $2 charge for every 20-minute parked interval.  

Of note, even with these pricing adjustments, FLL's parking fees will still be among the lowest (or on par) with the three other large-hub international airports in Florida: Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Additionally, the "first 20 minutes free" grace period for FLL's short and long-term parking still applies.  

"The decision to increase FLL's parking rates was not taken lightly, as fee increases are seldom popular. However, it's no longer fiscally prudent to hold rates at 2015 levels given the current inflationary environment and rising operational expenses," said Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation. "While these price adjustments are necessary, we believe travelers will still find FLL's new parking rates attractive and among the lowest of our peer airport competitive set."   

FLL is among several major U.S. airports that introduced new parking fees recently to combat rising expenses and balance operational revenues. 

In 2023, FLL served 35.1 million passengers. Pre-pandemic, the airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on X, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.

November 7, 2024

  
MEDIA CONTACT: Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
954-359-6116
asatchell@broward.org