Intro:
The 6-level parking garage at Port Columbus International Airport is occupied on levels 1 and 2 by car rental companies. Levels 3-6 is for long-term parking, and adjacent levels P4 & P5 are for short-term parking. There are also color-coded economy/budget shuttle lots for short-term, daily and covered parking.
Cell Phone Lot:
A 50-space waiting are for motorists picking up friends and family from the airport. Wait there until your party has arrived, collected luggage and calls you to pick you up at the curb. Do not leave your car unattended. The Cell Phone Lot can be reached by traveling westbound on International Gateway and exiting to the left onto Goshen Lane.
Economy:
Economy or Budget Parking is an affordable solution to your long-term parking needs, the Red, Brown and Blue Shuttle Lots offer all the convenience you could ask for. And with shuttles providing 24-hour service to and from the airport, you are never more than a few minutes away from a relaxing ride to the terminal.
Long Term - Levels 3-6: Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 17
Long Term - Red Long Term Shuttle: Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 1
First 1 hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 6
Long Term - Blue Long Term Shuttle - Uncovered: Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 1
First 1 hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 7
Long Term - Blue Long Term Shuttle - Covered: Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 1
First 1 hr: $ 3
Daily max (24hrs): $ 9
Short Term - Adjacent Levels P4 and P5: Rates: Each 1 Hr: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 27
Valet:
Located on the ticketing level of the terminal at Port Columbus. Whether you’re in a Hurry or prefer the luxury of curbside service, let Valet Service take care of you.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 20
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.