Fort Lauderdale, Florida – With rates due to rise for the first time since 2015, visitors parking at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will soon face higher parking fees. Starting November 20, the Broward County Aviation Department said that valet costs, short-term and long-term parking rates, will go up. They claim that the decision is a reaction to growing operational expenses and inflation.
While valet parking will rise from $25 to $30 daily, long-term parking charges will go from $15 to $20 per day. While the daily ceiling for short-term parking will remain $36, the incremental charge will change to $2 per 20 minutes, increasing the expense for quick visits. Short-term charges used to be $3 per hour, giving passengers additional time before daily maximum.
The CEO and Director of the airport, Mark Gale, stated that although prices rise are hardly popular, they are essential in the current state of the economy.
“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 the department’s CEO and Director Mark Gale.
Despite these developments, the airport stresses that its parking rates remain reasonable. FLL’s prices are still “among the lowest (or on par) with the three other major hub international airports in Florida: Miami, Orlando, and Tampa,” the agency said even with the new rates. For those picking up or leaving visitors, FLL will also keep providing free parking for the first 20 minutes.
The income from these changes will enable the airport to support future facility upgrades and meet rising running costs. Officials believe that sustaining a high quality of service and infrastructure depends on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s continuous expansion and capacity to handle rising passenger count.
As they schedule holiday travel, travelers should be aware of the revised charges. For many, this increase could make alternatives like ride-sharing or off-site parking more appealing, particularly for extended trips.
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