We just got home today from a 4-day cruise on the Magic. We rented from Hertz; they have a shuttle that will drop you off at the port terminal. Just make sure your rental car return location is downtown Miami 2nd Street-HLE
Thanks! This is super helpful!It was a breeze, we were the only ones there. The drop off location is in a parking garage about a mile from the port. The Hertz employee was in the garage and directed us where to park. Then he told us to hop into the shuttle van and he drove us to the port. It was very quick. We had two rental vehicles and had already dropped off the rest of our family at the port terminal with the luggage. I would recommend filling the gas tank before you hit the downtown area because it’s a bit chaotic and we had to circle around in traffic to get gas before returning the vehicles.
We have pocked up a rental at the car rental center at MIA airport post cruise. We happened to use Alamo, and Alamo/National/Enterprise had a free shuttle. The reverse of dropping off a rental and taking the shuttle to the port would also work. I don’t know about other rental agencies‘ shuttle service, but all the major players are represented at the airport location.
Yes. You need the written confirmation of the rental reservation to board the shuttle.Since you mentioned that you had used Alamo for a post cruise car rental, I wanted to ask a question. When you disembarked the cruise, you were able to pickup a free rental car shuttle at the port to the MIA Airport Rental Car Center? Is that right?
Yes. You need the written confirmation of the rental reservation to board the shuttle.
How long is your cruise? Instead of doing two one-way rentals or taxis, rent the car once, park it at the terminal, and drive it back to the airport. Parking is $25/day, which is inconsequential in comparison with what you are spending on the cruise.
Thank you! Has anyone also tried the return a rental car at the airport (MIA Rental Car Center) and take the shuttle to the Port of Miami?
Edited to add: I called Alamo/National at MIA Airport and they told me that they discontinued their shuttle service during covid. I guess I'll explore the ride share options to airport - cruise port - airport.