Intro:
SFO has a close parking option for every need and budget. Choose from the Domestic Parking Garage with a 5-minute walk to the terminals, the International Garages A and G with a 10-minute walk to the terminals, or the new Long-Term Garage Parking with a quick shuttle ride to the terminals. All SFO parking facilities make entry and exit easy and offer quick payment methods.
Cell Phone Lot:
Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot Wait for your arriving party until they have collected their luggage and call you to be picked up curbside. The lot is just five minutes from the terminals. 60 minutes is max. waiting time and the lot closed between 1am and 5am. Do not leave your car unattended. First come, first serve. There is a flight arrival information kiosk, as well as water and soft drink vending machines.
Long Term:
The closest and most affordable indoor long-term parking solution available at the airport. Located at 806 South Airport Boulevard
Rates: Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 14
Reserved - ParkFAST:
Reserved Garage Parking: Automated entry and exit, no lines, no cashiers. Its dedicated entrance bypasses the general Domestic Terminal garage entry. Once at ParkFAST, simply swipe your ParkFAST member card or credit card to quickly enter and exit. Become a ParkFAST member and save $2 a day.
Rates: Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 35
Short Term - Domestic Garage:
The Domestic Parking Garage is a 5-level structure located in the center of the airport. With short access-tunnels to all the terminals, this garage is ideal for persons on a short trip, or to pick up an arriving domestic passenger. To access, follow the Domestic Terminal signs under the International Terminal and then follow the hourly parking signs to the entrance. Upon arrival in the garage, park in the appropriate color-coded section designated by airline.
Rates: Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 33
Short Term - International Garages:
International Parking Garages A and G: The two International Parking Garages are located in front of the International Terminal, one on the north side and one on the south side of the airport. To access the garages follow the International Terminal signs on the roadways and then follow the Garages A & G signs on the flyway. All terminals can be accessed from these garages, the International Terminal via the pedestrian tunnels and the Domestic Terminals via AirTrain.
Rates: Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 20
Valet - ParkVALET :
The ultimate convenience SFO Parking has to offer. Just pull up and you are on your way, complete with a complimentary copy of the Wall Street Journal. Valet Parking for all terminals and airlines is located in the Domestic Garage. To access valet parking, go to the upper level Domestic Departures roadway, opposite Delta Airlines.
Rates: Daily max (24hrs): $ 38
Each extra 24 hrs $ 45
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.