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Columbus Airport Parking Rates & Information

Are you traveling from Columbus and looking for the perfect parking spot at John Glenn Columbus Airport (CMH)? We have your answers!

There are 7 main parking areas at Columbus Airport:

  • CMH Short-Term Garage Parking
  • CMH Long-Term Garage Parking
  • CMH Blue Lot
  • CMH Red Lot
  • CMH Green Lot
  • CMH Valet Parking
  • CMH Walking Lot

At John Glenn Columbus Airport, you will get multiple parking lots and garages. There is also a CMH valet parking for long term and short term. All parking lots offer 24-hour shuttle services from car to terminal. The lots can be used for CMH long term parking and CMH short term parking.

Columbus Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.

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CMH Off-Airport Parking

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Park With The Shark
Park With The Shark
1423 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH, 43219
Parking options: N/A
Provides Shuttle Service
Operation 24 Hours 7 days a week
$
3
00
per day
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OhPark
OhPark
840 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH, 43219
Parking options: Valet Uncovered, Self Park Uncovered
Provides Shuttle Service
Operation 24 Hours 7 days a week
$
9
05
per day
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Short-Term Garage Parking

Location: At airport, near to main terminal

Type: Garage

To Terminals: Walking distance

Clearance: 7’-0”

Short-term parking is at level 4 of CMH airport parking garage. It is a few minutes away from the main terminal. Further, it has handicap accessible parking facilities and elevators.

Short-Term Garage Parking Rates

For first hour - $5

After first hour - $3 per hour

For 24 hour - $30

Long-Term Garage Parking

Location: At Airport, near to main terminal

Type: Garage

To Terminals: Walking Distance

Clearance: 8’-0”

The CMH long-term parking has more than 2,975 parking spaces for busy travelers. Further, it is very near to the main terminal. CMh long term garage parking is located on levels 3, level 4, level 5 and level6. It also has handicap accessible parking and elevators. Note that clearance for this garage is 9' on the helix, 8' once onto the level.

Long-Term Garage Parking Rates

For the first hour - $5

After first hour - $3 per hour

For 24 hour period - $20

Blue Lot Parking

Location: Off Airport

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Shuttle

Clearance: 11'6"-0”

The CMH blue long-term shuttle lot has door-to-door service from your vehicle to terminal. It doesn't require any advance reservation. Plus, there are no hidden charges as well. It also includes handicap accessible parking. For shuttle service all the buses have lift gear features to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs and electric scooters. This lot is only a few minutes away from the terminal.

Blue Lot Parking Rates

For uncovered lot

For first hour - $2

After first hour - $1 per hour

For every 24 hour period - $7 maximum

For covered lot

For first hour - $3

After one hour - $1 per hour

For 24 hour period - $9 maximum

Red Lot Parking

Location: Off Airport

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Shuttle

Clearance: 9’-0”

This CMH parking lot has handicap accessible parking and offers shuttle services with no hidden charges. All buses are equipped with lift gear to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs and electric scooters. Your CMH long term parking cost can be dramatically reduced using this lot.

Red Lot Parking Rates

For first hour - $2

After first hour - $1 per hour

For every 24-hour period - $5 maximum

Green Lot Parking

Location: Off airport

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Shuttle

Clearance: 9’-0”

This handicap-accessible parking lot is a few minutes away from the terminal via shuttle. CMH red lot includes handicap accessible parking. Further, shuttles run 24/7, and have lift gear to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs and electric scooters.

Green Lot Parking Rates

For first hour - $2

After first hour - $1 per hour

For every 24-hour period - $5 maximum

Valet Parking

Location: At airport, near to main terminal

Type: Garage

To Terminals: Shuttle

Clearance: 8’-0”

The valet parking at CMH is available on the ticketing level of the main terminal. It is available 24/7 for customers who are in a hurry or want premium parking services at CMH. The ticketing level station is near the curb just inside the terminal doors. Electric charging stations at CMH airport are available for valet travelers only.

Valet Parking Rates

For first hour - $10

After first hour - $2 per hour

For every 24-hour period - $24 

Walking Lot

Location: Off airport

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Walking Distance

Clearance: 8’-0”

At CMH airport, you will also get a chance to park vehicles at walking lot space. This newest lot offers affordability and convenience to travelers. It is located between the Fairfield Inn and parking garages of the airport, log a few steps before boarding your flight.

Walking Lot Parking Rates

For first hour - $5

After first hour - $3 per hour

For 24 hour period - $13 maximum

Bicycle Parking

For travelers who are environmentally conscious and love to travel on bicycles, CMH airport offers a convenience of bicycle parking. This parking space is available on the ticketing level. You can park your bicycle here while traveling daily for business or working at the airport.

Cell Phone Waiting Area

More than 20,000 passengers come and go from John Glenn Columbus Airport, which fills roadways and curb areas. You can take advantage of the CMH Cell Phone Waiting Lot to pick up your relatives or passengers from the airport. You can check real-time Airport Arrivals on your phone while you wait.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Stations

CMH airport has electric vehicle charging for garage and valet customers. The garage EV charging station is located on level 5. There are no charges for the use of the charging stations. The service available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible/Handicap Parking

All parking lots at CMH airport are accessible for handicap parking. For example, the long term garage parking has elevators for handicap passengers. Also, red, blue and green parking lots are handicap accessible and shuttles have lift gear to access passengers on wheelchairs and electric scooters.

John Glenn Columbus Airport Parking Q&A

Parking near Columbus Airport is possible via several off-airport parking lots, including some dedicated lots such as park and fly hotels including, Thrifty Parking Burlington and Airport Park and Wash. Most offer very competitive parking rates vs the airport lots. Note that parking near CMH at off-site locations almost always requires advanced reservations.
John Glenn Columbus Airport parking is generally affordable relative to other city-based airports. Please check above for specific prices and details for each parking location.
No, there is no need for pre-booking for vehicle parking at CMH. You can pre-book at most off-airport parking lots that are typically less than the CMH parking rates.
All rates shown above include all taxes and fees. All Columbus Airport parking facilities accept cash and the following credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VIS
For any query you can call on 614-239-4000.
Yes. But curbside is for active loading and unloading of passengers. You can wait in the Cell Phone Area until your arriving passenger is at the curb, and check arrivals to CMH.