Intro:
There are more than 21,144 parking spaces available at Los Angeles International Airport: about 10,000 spaces are in the central terminal area and another 11,000 spaces are in the economy long-term parking area. Valet parking is available across from Terminal 4.
Cell Phone Lot:
Located in the Central Terminal Area at 9011 Airport Blvd., N of intersections of Airport Blvd. Ann Arbor Vitae, Westchester Pkwy. Open 24/7 for picking up arriving passengers. Wait until your arriving passenger calls you to be picked up at terminal curbside. The lot is located five minutes from the Central Terminal Area and easily accessible from N and E by car using La Tijera, Sepulveda, Manchester and Century Boulevards to access LAX. No unattended vehicles permitted. No parking will be allowed in or around this facility.
Economy - Lot B:
Economy-rate perimeter parking lots (B and C) are very close to the airport. Lot B is located at 111th Street and La Cienega Boulevard, and Lot C is located at 96th Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. Please note: these lots do not take reservations.
Rates: 4 Hrs: $ 1
Daily max (24hrs): $ 8
First 2 hrs: Free
Economy - Lot C:
To get to/from airline terminals, take free LAX Shuttle marked C-Airport Parking, 96th Street.
Rates: 4 Hrs: $ 1
Daily max (24hrs): $ 10
First 2 hrs: Free
Park Ride Lot - Central Terminal Area:
Structures 1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Terminal Area parking structures are available for dropping off or picking up passengers.
Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 2
First 1 hr: $ 3
Daily max (24hrs): $ 30
Parking Tips 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.
Know your Options 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.
Consider Off-Site Parking 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.
Parking Amnesia 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.