Airport Parking in BWI: 2026 Rates, Lots & Best Deals

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Airport parking in BWI is available in five on-airport options, ranging from $11/day for Long-Term Lots to $30/day for the Hourly Garage, plus five off-site airport lots on Triply starting at about $6/day (off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date). Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport offers roughly 22,000 total parking spaces across all facilities, managed by the Maryland Aviation Administration. Whether you're flying out for a weekend or leaving your car for two weeks, there's a parking option at every price point.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Long-Term Parking at $11/day
• Cheapest off-site option on Triply: Doubletree Baltimore at about $6/day, with a shuttle that runs 24 hours
• Closest lot to terminal: Hourly Garage, direct walk, no shuttle needed
• Free parking: Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road, free up to 1 hour for passenger pickup
• Best budget move: Book an off-site lot in advance. Triply's BWI lots cost about 24% to 44% less per day than on-airport Long-Term
• New in 2026: The $520 million Concourse A/B Connector opened January 9, so there's no more backtracking between Concourses A and B

How Much Does Airport Parking in BWI Cost in 2026?

BWI's official on-airport parking rates, per the Maryland Aviation Administration, took their first increase since 2009 on July 1, 2024. As of 2026, published rates range from $11/day for Long-Term Lots up to $30/day maximum for the Hourly Garage. The off-site lots Triply sells run cheaper, from about $6/day. Here's the full picture:

For a 7-day trip, the difference between the Hourly Garage ($210 at the daily max) and Doubletree Baltimore (about $43) is about $167 in savings. Even compared with the on-airport Long-Term Lot at $11/day ($77 for the week), the lots Triply sells cost about 24% to 44% less per day, or roughly $43 to $58 for 7 days. Real 7-night checkouts, which bill 8 days, run $49.27 to $66.78. Book ahead on Triply to compare BWI parking rates starting at about $6/day.

What Are the Different BWI Parking Options (On-Site vs. Off-Site)?

BWI offers two main parking categories: on-airport facilities run by the Maryland Aviation Administration, and private off-site lots nearby. Each has real trade-offs on price, convenience, and coverage.

On-Airport Parking

• Hourly Garage: Best for short trips under 2 hours. Direct walk to the terminal. Costs $6/hr up to $30/day max, and passes the Daily Garage's $16 in the third hour.
• Daily Garage: Good for 1-3 day trips. Short walk or shuttle to terminal. $16/day.
• Express Parking: Located near the Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road. $14/day. Free shuttle every 10-15 minutes.
• Long-Term Parking: Best value on-airport for trips over 3 days. $11/day. Free shuttle every 10-15 minutes (every 25 minutes between 1–5 AM).
• BWI Rail Station Garage: $12/day. Connects to MARC/Amtrak rail with a free shuttle to the terminal. A smart pick if you're commuting in from outside the area.

For a deeper breakdown of long-term on-airport options, see our guide on BWI Long Term Parking A: 2026 rates and tips.

Off-Site Parking Near BWI

• Doubletree Baltimore: about $6/day. Hotel lot at 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, listed 2.2 miles from BWI. Register your car at the front desk for a dashboard tag. Parking guests can use the hotel Wi-Fi, restrooms and waiting lounge, and staff are on site 24 hours.
• Country Inn & Suites: about $7/day. 1717 W Nursery Rd, listed 1.7 miles from BWI, the closest of the five. Park behind the hotel, not in the Chili's lot, where cars may be towed. The shuttle has a midday gap.
• The Westin: about $7/day. 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, listed 2.5 miles away. Free shuttle with online booking, and vans, pickups and large SUVs park at no extra cost. No hotel stay needed.
• Sheraton Hotel: about $8/day. 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, listed 2.5 miles away. Free shuttle with online purchase, accessible on-site parking, and no extra charge for vans, pickups and large SUVs.
• Clarion Hotel BWI North: about $8/day. 6921 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, listed 3 miles away, the farthest of the five. Contactless entry and 24/7 lot access, but the shuttle does not run 10 AM to 5 PM or 11 PM to 4 AM.

All five off-site lots Triply sells include free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. For a full side-by-side guide to off-site facilities, check our article on airport parking near BWI with current lot comparisons.

Which BWI Parking Lot Is Closest to the Terminal?

The Hourly Garage is the closest BWI parking option to the terminal — it connects via a direct walkway with no shuttle required. After that, the Daily Garage is the next closest, reachable by a short walk or the free on-airport shuttle.

Among off-site lots, Country Inn & Suites is listed closest at 1.7 miles, followed by Doubletree Baltimore at 2.2 miles, the Westin and Sheraton Hotel at 2.5 miles, and Clarion Hotel BWI North at 3 miles. Distance isn't the whole story: Country Inn's shuttle doesn't run from noon to 4 PM, while Doubletree Baltimore's runs 24 hours at about $6/day, which makes it the best all-round pick for most travelers.

How Do BWI Airport Parking Shuttles Work?

BWI's free on-airport shuttle runs continuously between the terminal and the Long-Term Lots, Express Parking, Daily Garage, and BWI Rail Station Garage. It operates every 10-15 minutes during regular hours and every 25 minutes between 1 AM and 5 AM, per the official BWI shuttle page. Look for the shuttle pickup areas marked with blue signs on the terminal's lower level.

Off-site lots run their own shuttles independently, and the schedules differ. Doubletree Baltimore's shuttle runs 24 hours: every 15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight and every 30 minutes overnight. The Westin and Sheraton Hotel offer free shuttles every 30 minutes around the clock, with pickups on demand. Country Inn & Suites runs about every 30 minutes from 4:30 AM to noon and 4 PM to midnight, with none in between. Clarion Hotel BWI North runs every 30 minutes from 4 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 11 PM only. For the return trip, you call the hotel for pickup: Country Inn from airport pickup zones 7, 48 or 60, and Clarion from the 2nd level at door 14 near Spirit Airlines. Plan for an extra 15-20 minutes of buffer time when using any shuttle, especially during morning peak departures.

Is It Cheaper to Book BWI Parking in Advance?

Booking airport parking in BWI in advance holds your space and shows you the rate for your dates. Drive-up availability can shrink fast during peak summer travel and holiday weekends, when BWI's ~22,000 spaces see heavy demand across on-airport lots.

The smartest approach: book at least 7-14 days before your trip for the widest choice of lots. Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in means booking early carries little risk. Check Triply's BWI search tool to compare availability and rates across the five BWI airport lots in one place.

If you're hunting for discount codes and coupons for long-term bookings, our dedicated article on BWI long term parking coupons and best deals has the full breakdown.

What Are the Best Off-Airport Parking Options Near BWI?

The best off-airport lots near BWI balance low daily rates with reliable shuttles. Based on Triply's current rates, here are the top picks:

• Doubletree Baltimore: Best overall value at about $6/day. The shuttle runs 24 hours, every 15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight. Parking guests can use the hotel Wi-Fi, restrooms and waiting lounge.
• Country Inn & Suites: About $7/day and the closest of the five at 1.7 miles. Best for flights in the morning or evening, since the shuttle doesn't run noon to 4 PM.
• The Westin: About $7/day with a free 24-hour shuttle every 30 minutes. Vans, pickups and large SUVs park at no extra cost.
• Sheraton Hotel: About $8/day with a free 24-hour shuttle every 30 minutes and accessible on-site parking.
• Clarion Hotel BWI North: About $8/day, listed 3 miles from the airport. The shuttle runs only 4 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 11 PM, so plan your flight around it.

All five lots include free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. The off-site lots near BWI are accessible via Interstate 195 (the primary airport access road off I-95) and MD Route 170 (Aviation Boulevard). Before your trip, check real-time traffic on Waze, since I-195 can back up during morning rush hours.

Does BWI Airport Have EV Charging Stations?

Yes — BWI airport does have EV charging stations available in its parking facilities. Chargers are located in the Hourly Garage, making them accessible to short-term parkers who need a top-up before or after a flight. According to data from ChargeHub, charging stations are confirmed on the ground floor of the Hourly Garage.

If you drive an EV and plan to park for several days, the Hourly Garage's daily max of $30 may not be cost-effective for long trips. The airport is also rolling out smart parking technology upgrades across its facilities as of 2026. If you use a third-party charging network, check compatible apps before arrival so you're not hunting for a working charger while hauling luggage.

BWI Parking Tips: How to Save Time and Money on Your Next Trip

Smart planning makes a real difference when it comes to airport parking in BWI. These tips are based on current rates and verified lot data for 2026:

1. Book off-site lots at least a week ahead. Doubletree Baltimore starts at about $6/day, and booking early gives you the most choice during summer and holidays.
2. Use the Cell Phone Lot for free pickup. It's on Scott Road, across from Express Parking, and it's free for up to 1 hour. Perfect for meeting arrivals without paying garage rates.
3. Consider the BWI Rail Station Garage if you're staying nearby. At $12/day with a free 24/7 shuttle to the terminal, it's a solid mid-range option, and it connects directly to MARC Penn Line trains.
4. Arrive early during peak travel. BWI serves both the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro areas, and it's one of the region's busiest airports. Summer mornings and holiday Sundays fill up fast.
5. Enroll in TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck cuts security time significantly, which helps once you've made the shuttle ride from your lot.
6. Note the new A/B Connector. The $520 million Concourse A/B Connector opened January 9, 2026. If you're flying Southwest (Concourses A, B, or C) and connecting between gates, you no longer need to backtrack through the main terminal.
7. Use free cancellation to your advantage. All five off-site lots Triply sells offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so you can book early with little risk.

For travelers on short-notice trips who need hourly billing instead of a daily rate, our BWI airport hourly parking guide breaks down exactly how to use the Hourly Garage without overpaying.

Finding affordable airport parking in BWI comes down to one thing: comparing your options before you arrive. The BWI lots Triply sells cost about 24% to 44% less per day than on-airport Long-Term ($11/day) and about 48% to 62% less than the $16 Daily Garage. Compare all five BWI airport lots on Triply to see rates, availability and free cancellation, starting at about $6/day.

Compare BWI parking rates. The off-site lots Triply sells near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport cost about 48% to 62% less per day than the airport's $16 Daily Garage.