Cell Phone Lot:
A temporary way-station for picking up passengers at the Airport, thereby avoiding a series of loops past the terminals and around airport roadways, by waiting in a 50-space parking lot. Once contact is made between the driver and incoming passenger, proceed to the terminals for pick-up. Maximum waiting time is 60 minutes. Vehicles must be turned off and attended at all times; flight information displays keep you posted. The Cell Phone Lot has food/drink vending machines; it is self-monitored, its signage is with clear instructions at the entrance and along North Harbor Drive. Open 24/7 with portable restrooms.
Contact/Info:
619-291-2087
Handicap:
Disabled Parking is available at all on-site lots. Well-defined spaces are conveniently located near each Skybridge elevator and all entry points for each terminal.
Long Term - SAN Park Harbor Drive:
3015 North Harbor Drive, has 500 spaces. Call either 619.400.2333 or dial 22 from any transportation phone board in the passenger terminals. Green shuttle bus to terminals.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 16
Long Term - SAN Park NTC:
2395 McCain Road, has 1,300 spaces. Call either 619.400.2323 or dial 22 from any transportation phone board in the passenger terminals. Red shuttle bus to terminals.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 16
Long Term - SAN Park Pacific Highway:
3302 Pacific Highway, has 2,200 spaces. Call either 888.2-FLY-SAN or dial 22 from any transportation phone board in the passenger terminals. Blue shuttle bus to terminals.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 10
Payment Options:
Two Payment Options: 1. The automated Express Parking pay stations outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, or 2. The fully-staffed payment booths at the exit gates of each parking lot. Both accept cash and credit cards (VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and Diner’s Club). Several ATM machines are located within each terminal.
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.