No curbside valet at EYW means you’ll need a backup plan
Key West International’s Main terminal has zero official valet parking at the curb or in the garage, despite some travelers assuming Florida airports all run valet. The airport’s own parking page lists only short‑term and long‑term options, with no valet desk, no claim tickets, and no handoff lane outside departures.
On the ground, that matches what you see at the terminal doors: a basic drop‑off lane, taxis lined up, and no stand marked “Valet Parking” in front of the Main terminal. If someone offers to “take your keys” at the curb, that’s not an airport product; stick to licensed cabs or app‑based rides that pick up in front of the single terminal.
Regulars on the Key West forum say they just grab a 10–15 minute taxi or ride‑share from Old Town instead of hunting for a valet sign that doesn’t exist. Many repeat visitors leave their car at a Key West hotel valet for multiple nights and then ride the hotel shuttle or a $15-ish taxi to EYW on departure day.
Complaints calling EYW “third‑world” usually point to missing big‑airport perks like valet, off‑site shuttles, and multi‑level garages. You currently get one on‑airport parking product: pay‑on‑exit lots next to the Main terminal, where you park and walk your own bags 2–4 minutes to check‑in.
Tip: If you need valet‑style handoff, arrange it at your Key West hotel the night before and budget a short cab or Uber to the airport instead of planning on Valet Parking at EYW itself.