Whether it’s because the port is close to you or you’re just not keen on starting your hols with airport stress, driving to a UK port can be a convenient – and cost-effective – way of kicking off your adventure.
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Cruise Ports: Driving & Parking
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Planning on making the drive to your nearest port? Great! This guide is for you. Over the course of this handy resource, we’ll guide you through what to expect when parking at your cruise port, how to make the journey there as smooth and stress-free as possible, and how parking differs at different cruise ports across the UK.
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Is there parking at cruise ports?
It varies but for the most part, UK ports will have places to park your car. Your chosen cruise line will more than likely have connections with dedicated parking providers which will allow you to park your vehicle as safely and conveniently as possible.
There are other options available too.
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For instance, there may be off-site cruise car parks in the area that have their own free shuttles, or secure car parks nearby that require you to hop in a taxi to reach the main terminal.
Another option is valet parking or 'meet and greet' parking. Here, you'll leave your car by the ship and hand over your keys to a parking attendant, who'll then move it to a secure car park for you. However, this does come with some risks; there's often no way to know where they'll park your car, so the location could well be insecure and unsafe. For peace of mind, it's always worth going with trusted cruise parking providers.
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How much to park at cruise ports?
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The cost of parking at Southampton cruise portta
| Where? | How much for 7 nights? | Transfer to ship |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Terminal | Starts from £69 | Walking Distance |
| Off-site cruise parking | Starts from £42 | Free Shuttle |
| Hotel with Parking | Starts from £150 | Free Shuttle or Taxi |
| Alternative Parking | Starts from £25 | Taxi |
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The cost of parking at Liverpool cruise port
| Where? | How much for 7 nights? | Transfer to ship |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Terminal | Around £44 | Walking Distance |
| M&S Bank Arena | £65 | Walking Distance |
| Kind Park | £25 | Taxi or Uber |
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The cost of parking at Dover cruise port
| Where? | How much for 7 nights? | Transfer to ship |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Terminal | Around £84.70 | Shuttle Bus |
| Off-site cruise parking | Around £40.25 | Shuttle Bus |
| Alternative | Around £14 | Bus or Taxi |
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The cost of parking at Newcastle cruise port
| Where? | How much for 7 nights? | Transfer to ship |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Terminal | £84 | Walking Distance |
| Newcastle Airport | £43 | Taxi or Metro |
| Alternative Parking | Around £10.50 | Bus or Taxi |
| Hotel with Parking | Starts from £34 | Shuttle or Bus |
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How to make driving to cruises easier
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