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Santa Barbara Airport Parking Rates & Information

Looking for the perfect parking spot at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)? We have your answers!

There are 3 main parking areas at Santa Barbara Airport:

  • SBA Short Term Parking
  • SBA Long Term Parking
  • SBA Economy Parking

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) offers all the basic parking options to its passengers, including short-term, long-term, and economy parking. All forms of payment methods are accepted by the SBA airport parking areas, for the ease and convenience of its passengers. The recreational parking facility is also available where passengers have the option of using multiple parking spots to park their recreational vehicles.

Santa Barbara Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.

SBA Off-Airport Parking

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Short-Term Parking

Location: At airport, adjacent to terminals.

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Walking distance

Located on 500 Fowler Road, the short-term parking is the most convenient option for the parking of vehicles, especially if you are not planning to stay at the airport for an extended period.

Short-Term Parking Rates

$1 0-15 minutes

$2 16-60 minutes

$1 Each additional hour or fraction thereof

$25 Maximum charge per 24-hour period

Long-Term Parking

Location: At airport, adjacent to terminals.

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Walking distance

Located on 500 Fowler Road, the long-term parking is also an easy and convenient option for the parking of vehicles. Parking inside this lot is free for the first 15 minutes which is very beneficial for long-term travelers.

Long Term Parking Rates

$2 0-60 minutes

$1 Each additional hour or fraction thereof

$15 Maximum charge per 24-hour period

Economy Parking

Location: At airport, adjacent to terminals.

Type: Lot

To Terminals: Walking distance

Located on Lopez Road (off Hollister Avenue), the economy parking is the most affordable parking option for all passengers. Only the credit cards payment option is available for the economy parking lot.

Economy Parking Rates

$2 0-60 minutes

$1 Each additional hour or fraction thereof

$20 Maximum charge per 24-hour period

Cell Phone Waiting Area

There is a Cell Phone Lot offered by the SBA airport for picking up passengers without any hassle. The Cell Phone Lot can be found at the WWII Memorial, off James Fowler Road next to Long Term Parking. This Lot provides ease and comfort to all as a waiting area for all arriving flights. This also allows for smooth traffic flow at the airport. You can check real-time Airport Arrivals on your phone while you wait.

Santa Barbara Muni Airport Parking Q&A

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport parking is generally affordable relative to other city-based airports. Please check above for specific prices and details for each parking location.
No. Pre-booking for parking is not available.
All rates shown above include all taxes and fees. All Santa Barbara Airport parking facilities accept cash and the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover.
Santa Barbara Airport provides battery assistance, tire inflation, and assistance with locating your vehicle. Call 805-967-4566 to request any of these services.
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, and check arrivals to SBA.