Intro:
Toronto Pearson offers public parking spaces at both terminals, in addition to valet service at Terminal 1 and an off-airport Reduced Rate Parking Lot. Note height restrictions (see below). The GTAA also provides parking options for drivers dropping off and picking up passengers, such as short-term parking at the Cell Phone Lot.
Cell Phone Lot:
When dropping off passengers at Toronto Pearson, you may stop momentarily on the curbside of the arrivals and departures levels. No parking permitted curbside, nor leaving your vehicle unattended. Traffic Officers who will enforce this directive. Unattended vehicles in No Parking areas will be ticketed and towed.
Hourly:
Located between Viscount & Airport Road.
Rates: First 30 Mins: $ 3
Each 30 mins: $ 3
Daily max (24hrs): $ 14
Each extra 24 hrs: $ 14
Weekly: $ 65
Long Term - Terminal Garage 1 and 3: Rates: First 30 Mins: $ 4
Each 30 mins: $ 4
Each extra 24 hrs: $ 18
Daily max (24hrs): $ 28
Weekly: $ 140
Payment Options:
By cash, credit or debit card, except at the Terminal 3 Parking Garage Pay-on-Foot terminals that accept cash or credit card only.
Picking Up/Dropping Off:
When dropping off passengers at Toronto Pearson, you may stop momentarily on the curbside of the arrivals and departures levels. No parking permitted curbside, nor leaving your vehicle unattended. Traffic Officers who will enforce this directive. Unattended vehicles in No Parking areas will be ticketed and towed.
Short Term - Terminal 1 Garage:
Available at premium location - best for parking under 4 hours.
Rates: First 30 Mins: $ 4
Each 30 mins: $ 4
Daily max (24hrs): $ 90
Valet:
Valet Parking is available at the Terminal 1 Parking Garage only. Follow Valet Parking signage to the Terminal 1 departures curb at Post 11 where a valet attendant will greet you and park your vehicle in the safety of the Terminal 1 indoor parking garage. Upon returning, proceed to the Customer Service lobby on Level 5 of the Terminal 1 parking garage to pick up your vehicle. Access to the Customer Service lobby is available via the West Bridge on Level 2 (between Arrivals and Departures) at Terminal 1. For changes in travel plans or questions, call customer service at 416-776-6842. Regular service hours: 4:30am-10:30pm. Accommodations will be made for those requiring service outside of the core hours, provided you have pre-registered using the Valet Pre-Registration Form.
Rates: First 30 Mins: $ 24
Each 30 mins: $ 24
Each extra 24 hrs: $ 38
Daily max (24hrs): $ 48
Weekly: $ 160
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.