DCA Airport Parking Fees and Options
Reagan National Airport (DCA) offers a variety of parking options. There are 3 main parking areas. A free airport shuttle bus service will take you to all terminals and parking lots listed below. The lots described below can be used for DCA long term parking, however, you must contact the airport (see number below) if you plan to leave your vehicle for longer than 30 days.
Reagan Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.
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DCA Off-Airport Parking





Terminal A Garage
Location: Enter Garage A on the west side of the airport, which is next to the car rental return entrance.
Type: Garage
This garage has public parking on levels 4 & 5. After you park, be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to the terminal and use pre-pay machines to save time - this allows you to use any "Prepaid" lane. Alternatively, you can just use the "Cash" or "Credit" exit-lane booth. More info about this Term A DCA Parking garage is shown below:
- Airlines served: Air Canada, Frontier, and Southwest
- You can take a covered walkway directly to Terminal A (Gates 1-9), which requires taking elevator to basement level.
- A complimentary shuttle service is available to all terminals. From level 1, go to the "Parking/Rental Cars" bus stop.
- Rental car company counters are situated on Level 1 of this garage.
Terminal A Garage Fees
$22 per day
$6 per hour
Terminal B/C Garage
Location: Adjacent to Terminal B. See Map.
Type: Garage
This garage has public parking on all levels. After you park, be sure to bring your parking ticket with you to the terminal and use pre-pay machines to save time - this allows you to use any "Prepaid" lane. Alternatively, you can just use the "Cash" or "Credit" exit-lane booth. More info about this Terminal B DCA parking garage is shown below:
- Airlines served: American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, United
- You can take a covered walkway directly to Terminals B/C (Gates 10-45), which requires taking the elevator to Level 2.
- A complimentary shuttle service is available to all terminals. From level 1, go to the "Parking/Rental Cars" bus stop.
- Rental car company counters are situated on Level 1 of this garage.
- This garage has EV charging stations, available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Terminal B/C Garage Fees
$22 per day
$6 per hour
DCA Economy Parking
This is the most cost-effective parking option for all passengers.
- Airlines served: All
- Take a shuttle, which runs at a regular interval of 10-15 minutes, to the Economy Parking lot
- Travel time between the terminal and this parking area is about 15 minutes
- This parking facility has covered spots for buses as well
Economy Parking Fees
$17 per day
No hourly rates
Reagan Airport Long Term Parking
There is no lot designated as “long-term” at DCA, the Economy Lot or off-site parking is recommended for long duration trips.
Disabled Parking
The DCA Airport also provides people with restricted mobility with a convenient option for parking. There are specific parking spaces allotted in both of the parking lots for such passengers. They are required to prominently display an official disabled license plate or any other official permit to be allowed to park in these allotted spots. Any violations of this requirement might result in the towing away of the owner’s car.
These marked spots can be found at:
- Terminal Garages - near the elevators and walkways to Terminal A, B, and C
- Economy Parking - close to all shuttle bus shelters
EV Charging Stations
DCA Airport parking now has EV charging stations on the ground level of Terminal Garages B and C. There are 25 EV charging stations that provide access to 29 parking spaces.
There are no additional charges of using these EV charging stations.
DCA Parking Is Free Up to 60 Minutes
During major construction, Ronald Reagan airport parking is currently offering a grace period of up to 60 minutes in both Terminal Garages. If your stay exceeds 60 minutes, you will be charged normal parking rates and fees. With traffic delays expected on roadways near Terminal B/C, using the garages to pick up or drop off passengers is the preferred alternative. All garages have easy indoor connections to the terminals.
Reagan National Airport Parking Q&A
Parking is free for up to 60 minutes inside the DCA parking facility.