Intro:
All airport parking is patrolled by the Allegheny County Police.
Contact/Info:
412-472-5050
Economy:
A paved, fully-lighted lot with 8,000 spaces at the lowest airport parking rates. Approach from Airport Entrance or after passing Landside Terminal. Free, continuous shuttle service to/from landside Terminal on luxury, air-conditioned buses and 16 heated shuttle stop shelters equipped with two-way communication to parking office. The lot is equipped with security surveillance cameras and is patrolled by Allegheny County Police. Disabled access. Ten-exit plaza.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 8
Long Term:
Best for short trips with tickets/carry-on luggage; ideal for shoppers/sightseers; or use for drop-off/pick-up. 3,100 spaces;quick access to moving walkway. Approach from Airport entrance or after passing Landside Terminal. Easy access to indoor, climate-controlled moving walkway. Enter the Landside Terminal on the Transit Level. Long-Term Parking is paved and fully-lighted. It is equipped with security surveillance cameras and patrolled by Allegheny County Police, and features ten-exit plaza. Disabled access.
Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 1.5
Daily max (24hrs): $ 11
Picking Up/Dropping Off:
Before you leave to pick-up someone from the airport, check flight arrivals. You may pick up passengers at the arrivals curb directly outside of baggage claim. Note, however, that there is no stopping or waiting with your vehicle at the curbside. If you wish to wait for your party, park your car in short term parking (see below), and wait for your party inside at the baggage claim area.
Short Term:
Best for parking less than 24 hours, and convenient for dropping off and picking up passengers. Garage parking at the terminal with 2,100 spaces. Approach from Airport Entrance or after passing Landside Terminal. Easy access to indoor, climate-controlled Moving Walkway. Enter the Landside Terminal on the Transit Level. Garage is fully lighted, has rapid exit and patrolled by Allegheny County Police.
Rates: First 1 hr: $ 1
Each 1 Hr: $ 3
Daily max (24hrs): $ 21
Valet:
Tel:412.472.3001, Fax 412.472.3396 - Service 24/7, no appointment is necessary. When entering airport from Route 60, follow the airport signs. Valet Parking is located next to the rental car return in the bottom level of the Short-Term Parking Garage, only a few steps from the passenger Terminal. Drivers can pull up to the valet kiosk and leave their cars with the valet.
Rates: Each extra 24 hrs: $ 19.99
Daily max (24hrs): $ 24.99
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.