Richmond Airport (RIC) Parking

If you need to pick up a passenger at RIC Airport,  you have two choices (a) use the free Cell Phone Lot just off Terminal Drive, near the South parking garage. Wait until your arriving party has picked up luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb. (b) You can also park for for up to 60 minutes free in the hourly/daily sections of the North & South Parking Garage and pick up your party inside the terminal.

Other parking options at Richmond Airport:
1. For hourly parking use the ground level o the North or South garages,which offer the first 60 minutes free - ideal for pickup/droopoff.

2. For daily & hourly parking use the North & South Garage located in front of the terminal. All garages are within walking distance of the terminal.

3. . For Economy parking use either Lots A or B, located next to Airport Drive on Eubank Road, half a mile from the terminal, across from the Doubletree Hotel, while Lot C is a mile south of the terminal. Free frequent & accessible shuttles (tel. 804-236-4932) to the terminal run 24/7;
3. Valet Parking (804-226-3089) is available at the terminal departure curb - your vehicle is parked returned to you at the curb.

4. Disabled parking is available in all parking facilities.

Payment options: Parking fees can be paid either (a) at the cashier available at all parking facilities; (b) using AutoExpress - pay stations are throughout the upper & lower passenger terminal levels and in the North & South parking garages; or (c) using Credit Card at select lanes in the daily & hourly garage exit plaza, and when exiting Economy lot A).

For more parking information call 804-236-4030.

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