Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) Parking

If you pick up at passenger at DCA, use the Cell Phone Waiting lot near Terminal C (free up to 1 hr).  Stay with your car until your party has collected bags and calls you to be picked up at the curb.

Other parking Options at Ronald Reagan Washington National:  All parking facilities can be accessed from the G.W. Memorial Parkway (as well as the passenger terminal).   Courtesy shuttles run every 8-10 mins between the Economy lot, the Garages, Metrorail & Terminals .
1. Across from Terminal A, and connected by pedestrian tunnel with moving sidewalks, is the multi-level Parking Garage A  for hourly or daily parking and rental car pickup and connects to the A side of the Terminal (at the curve).
2. Across from Terminals B & C - connected respectively by pedestrian bridges with moving sidewaks - is the multi-level Parking Garage B/C for hourly or daily parking and connects to both A & B sides of the Terminal. The Metro Station is between the Terminal center and the B/C Parking Garage.
3. An Economy Parking Lot is close to the General Aviation terminal.

For more parking information call the parking hotline at 703-417-7275.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Washington Reagan National 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 Washington Reagan National airport. They provide shuttle service too.

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.