If you pick up a passenger at CID Airport, you may want to consider the new cell phone waiting lot. Follow signs for the lot at the Airport entrance. Stay with your car until your party has collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the terminal's curb.

Other parking options at CID Airport:  The Short-term lot is right across from the terminal, the two connected Long-term lots are behind it, and Valet parking services are right at the curb.

Short Term Parking Rates:
Each half hr: $ 1
First 30 Mins: $ 2
First 1 hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 7
First 20 Mins: Free

Long Term Parking Rates:
First 30 Mins: $ 1.25
Each half hr: $ 1.25
Daily max (24hrs): $ 5
First 20 Mins: Free

Valet Parking

Valet Parking Skycaps are available to park your car and will return your keys to you before you enplane at 398-7077. Valets are available if you wish to park your car and carry your baggage.

Payment Options Parking

Credit and Debit Cards are accepted

Picking Up/Dropping Off Parking

Arthur Collins Parkway leads directly to the front of the terminal’s main entrance. Drivers are reminded that Federal Aviation Administration regulations prohibit unattended and/or unauthorized vehicles in the terminal area. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE. All unattended and/or unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission will not be responsible for damage or loss to any towed vehicle.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Eastern Iowa 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 Eastern Iowa airport. They provide shuttle service too.

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.