If you need to pick up a passenger from SMF Airport, use the free Cell Phone Lot (for up to 3 hours) located off Crossfield & Lindbergh Drive--stay with your car until your party has collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb.

Other parking options at Sacramento International Airport: 
1. The parking garage across from Terminal A connects to A & B terminals;
2. Daily parking right next to the garage is only for Terminal A.
3. Hourly parking is near Terminal B.
4. Economy parking serves both terminal and is on Aviation drive, across from the rental car building & lot. Shuttle service provided at 15-20 minute intervals 4am-midnight (including the Surface/Overflow lot).

Parking is available on first-come, first-served basis. Include extra arrival time in case the Garage is full and you need to go to the Surface/Overflow lot.
 
Two Daily Parking lots, one next to Terminal B's Hourly parking lot and one adjadent to it are to open early 2012.

An ARCO service station is on Airport Blvd. West, next to United's Air Cargo.

For current parking status call 916-874-0670

Economy Parking Terminal A

Shuttle service to Terminals A & B

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 9

Terminal B Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 9

Handicap Parking

Persons with disabilities who have a valid disabled license plate or placard may park in the designated spaces in the selected lot. The posted rate applies to everyone who uses these spaces. Shuttle buses are lift-equipped; however, no shuttle bus service is provided in the hourly lots and parking garage.

Payment Options Parking

Enter the Parking Lots and pay by credit card. Video screens guide customers through the process and a call button is available to get assistance. However, if you pay in cash you can obtain a ticket from the machine and present it to the cashier when exiting.

Contact/Info Parking

916-874-0670

Daily Parking Terminal A

Garage Levels 2-6

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 15

Terminal B Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 13

Hourly Parking Terminal A

Garage Level 1

Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 29

Terminal B Rates:
Each 30 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 27

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