Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) Parking

If you pick up a passenger at the Airport, use the new free Cell Phone Waiting Area, which features real-time flight information monitors, and is located on 2801-A Spirit of Texas Drive and only seconds from lower level curb of the terminal. Stay with your car until your party has collected bags and calls you for pickup at the curb.  Directions: From TX 71 (a) eastbound, coming from Austin, take exit 'Airport Cargo /Service Entrance'; turn right onto Spirit of Texas Drive; proceed to 4-way stop - the lot is to the left.  (b) westbound from Bastrop take Airport eit, cross Presidential Blv d. at first traffic sign; take a left on Spirit of Texas Drive - a four-way stop; follow Spirit of Texas through next 4-way stop - the lot is to the left..

Other parking options at Austin-Bergstrom International includes:
1. Valet parking (pull up to terminal's upper level curb);
2. Airport Parking Garage directly across from the terminal;
3. close-in Surface Parking Lot A (first 30 minutes free) within walking distance of the passenger terminal (you can also use the phone at a sheltered stop and ask for a shuttle ride); and
4. Economy Lots B through F with continuous shuttle service 24/7. Shuttle pickup is outside the lower baggage level for arriving passengers; and shuttles will take departing passengers to the terminal's upper level near the ticket counters. 
5. Disability parking is available in all parking lots.

For more parking information, call 512-530-3300.

NOTE: A public access CNG fueling station is located at 3100 Spirit of Texas Drive, off State Hwy 71 - take the 'Airport Cargo/Service Entrance' exit, then turn onto Spirit of Texas Drive.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Austin Bergstrom airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Austin Bergstrom airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for AUS Airport.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.