Intro:
MIA Airport has the following parking facilities available 24/7: Valet Parking, Short-Term parking; Long Term parking and the Economy Park & Ride surface lot. The Arrival level is the ground level roadway, and the Departure level is the elevated, second level roadway
Contact/Info:
305-876-7598
Economy:
On NW 45 Avenue between 13 and 14 streets. Free shuttle bus every 10-15 minutes to terminal. Pick-up and drop off service is located at designated covered stops throughout the parking lot and on the curb of the arrivals roadway.
Handicap:
Designated disabled permit parking and stroller permit parking is located by the moving sidewalks on the 3rd level of the garages. Additional disabled permit parking is available for wheelchair accessible vehicles on the ground level, at the easternmost section of the Dolphin garage.
Long Term:
The (a) Dolphin Garage serves the North Terminal (Concourses C, D, and E), and (b) the Flamingo Garage serves the South Terminal (Concourses F, G, H and J) and can be accessed on the arrivals or departure levels of the airport. The main entrance to both garages is off Central Boulevard; keep left as you approach the terminal. Over-height vehicles may use the “High-Vehicle" surface lot parking area located adjacent to the East side of the Flamingo Garage.
Short Term:
(a) The first short term parking lot with access to North Terminal (Concourses C and D) and Central Terminal (Concourses E and F) is located across from Terminal E Customs on both the departure or arrivals level. (b) The second short term parking lot with easy access to the South Terminal (Concourses G, H and J) is across from South Terminal between H and J and is accessible only on the arrivals level.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 30
Valet:
At Departure level, across from Concourses B & C. Drop off your vehicle, leave your keys, get your valet parking ticket, and walk directly to the north terminal, or take the moving sidewalk to the concourses at the central and south terminals. Make sure to tell the parking attendant when you plan to return. You will be given a telephone number and can alert valet parking attendants that your flight has arrived.
Rates: First 3 hrs: $ 18
Daily max (24hrs): $ 30
Each 1 Hr: $ 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.