If you need to pick up a passenger at the Airport, use the 30-minute Park & Call Zone (Cell Phone Lot) off John Glenn Drive. Stay with your car until your party collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the first or second curb.
Directions: From Airport Drive take the second exit ramp for John Glenn Drive. Go straight at the stoplight; follow signs to the Park & Call entrance, on your right near the Oakland Maintenance Center. From Terminals follow signs for Economy lot/Park & Call. Turn left under the Airport Drive overpass, then turn left on John Glenn Drive. The Park & Call entrance is to your right near the Oakland Maintenance Center.

Other parking options at Oakland Airport:
1. The Premier parking lot is within walking distance of Terminals 1 & 2, off Airport Drive, and offers hourly and daily rates. Patrons get access to premier security lanes at passenger terminal's security checkpoint. Eight ChargePoint stations for electric vehicle (EV) charging are available in this lot at no additional charge.
2. The Hourly parking lot, within walking distance of Terminals 1 & 2, off Airport Drive, is right behind Premier Parking and is for short-term or overnight parking.
3. The Daily or extended-stay parking lot, within walking distance of Terminals 1 & 2, off Airport Drive, is the closest long-term lot and is behind the Hourly lot.
4. The Economy long-term parking lot is on John Glenn Drive near Terminal 1 (most spaces are within walking distance of terminals). 
5. Free shuttle buses run between the terminals and the Daily and Economy lots.
5. Valet Parking is available between both terminals on the second curb.
6. Disabled-reserved spaces nearest to the terminals are in the Hourly lot, available on a first-come, first-served basis at the lower Daily rate. Additional disabled-reserved spaces are located at the front section of the Daily, ValuPark and Economy lots. A reduced rate is also available to disabled customers using valet services for the first four hours only.

Economy Parking

Best value for close-in, extended-stay parking. Within walking distance to terminals.

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 16

Valet Parking

Premium Valet Service Between Terminals 1 and 2 on second curb.

Rates:
First 2 hrs: $ 13
4 Hrs: $ 26
Daily max (24hrs): $ 39

Payment Options Parking

By Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club. All rates subject to change.

Cell Phone Lot Parking

The 30-minute waiting area is free. On John Glenn Drive, near the Oakland Maintenance Center. Drivers must remain with their car at all times. Wait until your arriving party has collected the baggage and calls you on the phone to be picked up at the curb.

Daily Parking

Best for extended-stay parking. Within walking distance of terminals.

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 22

Hourly Parking

Closest lot to terminals for short-term and overnight parking. In front of Terminals 1 & 2.

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 32

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Metropolitan Oakland 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 Metropolitan Oakland airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for OAK 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.