If you are picking up a passenger at the Airport,  use the free cell phone lot which is on the corner of Boeing & Terminal Drive inside the Airport. Stay with your car until your party has collected bags and calls you to be picked up at the curb.  Alternatively you can  use the short-term parking garage, which offers the first 30 minutes free.

Parking options at Dayton International include valet parking, short-term garage parking, Blue and Red long-term parking, Credit Card parking, and Economy parking.
Note that all parking lot entrances are located on the Terminal loop. Garage and Blue lot are to the left, and economy, Red long-term and Credit card lots are to the right of Terminal Drive.

1. Valet parking: You can drop off or pick up your car at the Valet Booth in front of the terminal.
2. The new three-level parking garage has on the first level rental cars, and on levels 2 & 3 short-term parking spaces.
3. The Blue & Red lots are  long-term lots.
4. The Economy Parking Lot,  just re-opened with 2,382 parking spaces, is near 'Crossroads of America' I-70 & 75. 
5. There is also an overflow lot on Cargo Road (access from Terminal Drive, at the light). 

Parking shuttles run every 8-10 minutes to/from Economy & Red Long-term parking lots.

For more parking information call 937-89-1555.

Short Term Parking

In front of the Terminal Building, parking is available for patrons who are dropping off or picking up passengers. No overnight parking is permitted.

Rates:
First 1 hr: $ 2
Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 25
First 30 Mins: Free

Long Term Parking

For parking at a lower rate, park in one of the 1,500 spaces, all within easy walking distance of the Terminal Building.

Rates:
First 1 hr: $ 2
Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 9

Economy Parking

The Economy Lot has a daily rate of only $5.00; travelers who park for one week or more get the seventh day free. Shuttle shelters are throughout the lot. A courtesy shuttle continuously circles from the terminal to the lot.

Rates:
First 1 hr: $ 2
Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 9

Valet Parking

A drop-off point in front of the terminal offers easy access to “park and fly". Upon return, your vehicle will be waiting in one of the pick-up spaces located directly in front of the terminal.

Rates:
Daily max (24hrs): $ 15

Hourly Parking Credit Card

No waiting in exit lines, the Credit Card Lot adjacent to the Terminal Building offers easy access to/from Airport. Just swipe your VISA, MasterCard or American Express card to enter, and then swipe the SAME card again when you leave.

Rates:
First 1 hr: $ 2
Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 10

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Dayton James Cox 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 Dayton James Cox airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for DAY 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.