Airport Parking Options and Fees
Trying to find the best parking spot at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)? Watch this quick guide to help you decide what's best for your situation:
There are 3 main parking areas at San Francisco Airport:
- SFO Domestic/Hourly Parking
- SFO International/Hourly Parking
- SFO Long Term Parking
SFO parking is very efficient and organized, but it can be expensive. The two-hourly lots are right at the terminals, and the hub and spoke design of the airport makes it a quick walk to your check-in counter. For long-term parking, the garage is offsite - but there’s a shuttle bus that runs every 5-15 minutes 24/7.
San Francisco Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.
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Domestic/Hourly Parking (Areas A-G)
Location: At the airport, adjacent to terminals.
Type: Garage
To Terminals: Walking distance
Clearance: 6’-6”
Convenient SFO parking can be found at the 5 level facility as it is located literally in the center of the airport. It can be used for short trips and even for dropoff/pick up of passengers. Each section of the garage is aligned with the airlines you are traveling on, so just keep driving around until you reach the designated section. Then its a short walk to the moving walkway that will take you to the terminal.
Domestic/Hourly Parking Fees
$2 for every 15 min.
$36 max. per day
International/Hourly Parking (Garage A & G)
Location: At airport, adjacent to international terminals.
Type: Garage
To Terminals: Walking distance
Clearance: 8’-2”
There are two garages for international, and you can access ALL terminals from either one. You can walk directly to international, to access domestic terminals (1, 2, & 3) you would take the AirTrain, which takes less than 10 minutes door to door. .
Domestic/Hourly Parking Fees
$2 for every 15 min.
$36 max. per day
Long Term Parking (Garage 1 & 2)
Location: 806 South Airport Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94128
Type: Garage
To Terminals: Shuttle
Clearance: Garage 1: 6’-10”; Garage 2: 8’-2”
At just $18 per day maximum this is 50% less than parking AT the airport hourly lots. Shuttles operate 24/7, about every 5 to 15 minutes. It is not a long ride to the airport from this lot, figure 7-12 minutes depending on the traffic situation.
Long Term Parking Fees
$2 for every 15 min.
$18 max. per day
Long Term Surface Lot Parking
Type: Lot
To Terminals: Shuttle
Long Term Surface Lot Parking Fees
$2 for every 15 min.
$18 max. per day
Valet Parking
Location: Take the upper level Domestic " Departures" road, across from Delta Air Lines.
This is an expensive, but convenient option. If you are going on a day trip or a short trip, you can just pull up and be on your way. This service includes use of a business center with phone chargers/hot beverages/newspapers. If you have an electric vehicle, they will plug those ine for no extra charge. Laundry? Car Care? They have that covered too, for an extra fee of course!
Valet Parking Fees
$45 for first 24 hours
After 24 hours:
$2 for every 15 min.
$45 max. Per day
Cell Phone Waiting Area
This is a free lot to wait for your arriving passengers located at North McDonnell Rd. and San Bruno Ave. Maximum wait is 60 minutes, and the lot is closed in the wee hours of the morning (1AM to 5AM). No commercial vehicles are allowed, and you must stay with your vehicle.
You can check real-time Airport Arrivals on your phone while you wait.
SFO Off-Airport Parking
San Francisco Airport Parking Q&A
Parking near San Francisco Airport is possible via several off-airport parking lots, including dedicated lots like Park n Fly SFO or at hotels such as Aloft, Holiday Inn Express SFO, and Embassy Suites Hilton SFO. Most offer very competitive parking rates vs the airport lots. Note that parking near SFO at off-site locations almost always requires advanced reservations.
No. Pre-booking for parking is not available. You can pre-book at most off-airport parking lots that are typically less than the SFO parking rates (see above).
All rates shown above include all taxes and fees. All San Francisco Airport parking facilities accept cash, FastTrak, and the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diner’s Club and JCB.
Yes, if your car has a DP or DV plate, or a disabled parking placard, you can access special parking in all airport garages.
San Francisco Airport provides battery assistance, tire inflation, and assistance with locating your vehicle. Call 650-821-8211 to request any of these services.
Yes. This is located on the upper level of domestic departures.
Yes. But curbside is for active loading and unloading of passengers. You can wait in the Cell Phone Area until your arriving passenger is at the curb.
Yes. ADA accessible EV charging stations are located in the domestic SFO garage (Level 1), In International Garage A (Level 2), and in the SFO Long Term Garage (level 2).