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Car Rental at Port of Miami (PortMiami) for Cruise Passengers

Senda's PortMiami service is designed for the three real cruise scenarios — pre-cruise day, post-cruise day, and "we're driving in from elsewhere and need to leave the car at the port" — with flat pricing and no rental-counter games.

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The three common cruise patterns

Pre-cruise day

Fly into MIA, take Senda's free shuttle to the office, drive to your hotel, sleep, then drive to PortMiami in the morning. Drop the car at our office or at the port.

Post-cruise day

Disembark, take Senda's pickup from the port, drive your Miami day, return to MIA / FLL for your evening flight. We adjust to your sailing's actual disembarkation time.

Drive in and park for the cruise

Drop the car at Senda's office for the duration of the cruise, take our shuttle to PortMiami, pick up again on disembarkation. Often cheaper than PortMiami parking.

Distances and timing

Senda office

RouteI-395 / MacArthur Causeway
To
PortMiami
Distance
9 miles
Drive time
15–20 min off-peak; 25 at peak

MIA

RouteI-395
To
PortMiami
Distance
8 miles
Drive time
18 min

Miami Beach

RouteMacArthur Causeway
To
PortMiami
Distance
3 miles
Drive time
8–12 min

Brickell hotel

RouteBiscayne Blvd
To
PortMiami
Distance
2 miles
Drive time
6–10 min

FLL

RouteI-95 → I-395
To
PortMiami
Distance
30 miles
Drive time
40 min
For embarkation, plan to be at your terminal at the time stated by your cruise line — typically 90 minutes before sailing. Senda's drivers know the terminal letters and which causeway is fastest at any hour.

What you don't pay extra for

  • PortMiami parking if you drop with us during the sailing.
  • Pre-paid tolls — Florida tolls are passed through at posted rate.
  • Insurance — included.
  • Mileage — unlimited.
— FAQ

Frequently asked

Will Senda meet me at the cruise terminal?
Yes. Tell us your sailing — terminal letter and time — and we'll match the pickup or drop-off. We've handled every major line out of PortMiami.
Can I rent a car for one day around a cruise?
Absolutely. One-day pre-cruise or post-cruise rentals are common at Senda. The all-in rate includes insurance and unlimited miles.
What if my cruise disembarks late?
PortMiami occasionally runs late on disembarkation. Tell us your terminal and sailing; we monitor and adjust the pickup time without penalty.
Can I leave my car at Senda for the duration of my cruise?
Yes. We hold your car at our office (covered, monitored) for the cruise duration as part of a multi-day rental. The shuttle covers PortMiami both ways. Often cheaper than PortMiami parking + on-port rental.
Can I do a one-way from MIA to PortMiami?
Yes — common pattern for travelers landing midday with an evening or next-morning sailing.
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