Austin Airport Overnight Parking Cost 2026: Every Rate

Overnight parking at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a flat daily rate charged per calendar day, not per 24-hour period. The austin airport overnight parking cost ranges from $14/day at the Economy Lot up to $35/day at the Red Garage on-airport. The off-site lot Triply sells near AUS, the Comfort Suites Austin Airport, is about $10/day (that rate is for a 7-day stay booked ahead and changes by date). Staying overnight does not cost more than the published daily rate: you simply pay for each calendar day your car is parked.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Economy Lot at $14/day, free 24/7 shuttle every 10–15 minutes
• Off-site option on Triply: Comfort Suites Austin Airport at about $10/day, with a complimentary Lyft available 24/7 (the hotel shuttle must be booked 24 hours ahead)
• Blue Garage overnight rate: $26/day, covered, no shuttle needed, walk to terminal
• Red Garage overnight rate: $35/day, closest to terminal, best for very short stays
• Valet parking rate: $40/day at the Red Garage departures level
• Yellow Garage Phase 1 opens in 2026, pricing TBD, will add 3,000 new spaces

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How Much Does Overnight Parking Cost at Austin Airport?

The austin airport overnight parking cost equals the standard daily maximum for each lot — there is no separate overnight surcharge, per official airport data from the City of Austin Department of Aviation. Your car stays overnight and you pay one day's rate. If you arrive Monday evening and leave Tuesday afternoon, that counts as two calendar days at most facilities.

Here is the 2026 breakdown of the on-airport options and the off-site lot Triply sells:

You can reserve the Comfort Suites Austin Airport through Triply's AUS parking search, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. The Economy, Blue, Red and valet rates are the airport's own and are booked with the airport, not on Triply (the Economy Lot rate has been $14/day since 12 May 2026).

What Are Your Overnight Parking Options at AUS?

AUS offers three on-airport parking facilities (Economy Lot, Blue Garage and Red Garage), and Triply sells one off-site lot near the airport, the Comfort Suites Austin Airport. The Barbara Jordan Terminal is the only active passenger terminal as of 2026, since the South Terminal permanently closed on March 31, 2026.

On-Airport Overnight Parking

• Economy Lot: Best budget choice on airport property at $14/day. Uncovered, but the cheapest on-airport option. The free 24/7 shuttle runs every 10–15 minutes and takes about 5–7 minutes to reach the terminal. Ideal for multi-night trips, where saving $12 to $21 per night versus the garages adds up fast.
• Blue Garage: Covered parking at $26/day. A short walk to the terminal, no shuttle needed. Good for travelers who want weather protection overnight. ADA-accessible spaces on the ground level.
• Red Garage: Covered and closest to the terminal at $35/day. Best for one-night stays where proximity matters. ADA-accessible spaces on the ground level as well.
• Yellow Garage (Phase 1): Opening in 2026 north of the Blue Garage. Pricing not yet announced. This seven-story smart garage will add 3,000 spaces and ease the current parking crunch.

Off-Site Overnight Parking

Triply sells one off-site lot near AUS: the Comfort Suites Austin Airport (7501 E Ben White Blvd, Austin), listed 2.1 miles from the airport, about a 5-minute drive. At about $10/day it is roughly 71% less than the $35 Red Garage and about 28% less than the $14 Economy Lot. When you arrive, check in at the front desk and fill out the paperwork for a parking tag before you park. Parking guests get free Wi-Fi and restroom access.

For red-eye flights or late-night arrivals, the Comfort Suites offers a complimentary Lyft available 24/7. The hotel shuttle works differently: pick-up must be booked at least 24 hours ahead by calling 512-222-7656. On return, collect your bags, go to the designated hotel shuttle pick-up area and call 512-222-7656 to arrange your pick-up. For a deeper look at off-site options, see our guide to Austin Airport offsite parking lots and rates.

Which Austin Airport Parking Lot Is Cheapest for an Overnight Stay?

The Comfort Suites Austin Airport at about $10/day is the lowest daily rate in this guide, about $4/day below the Economy Lot. The Economy Lot at $14/day is the cheapest overnight option on airport property. Keep the gap in perspective: a 7-night Comfort Suites checkout on Triply is $86.09 with tax and fees, only about $12 below a week in the Economy Lot ($98). The big savings come against the garages, not the Economy Lot.

Compare rates and book your AUS overnight spot: search AUS parking options on Triply starting at about $10/day.

How Does the Nightly Rate Work — Does the $5/Hour Cap Reset at Midnight?

AUS parking is billed by calendar day, not by rolling 24-hour period. The daily maximum caps — $26/day for the Blue Garage and $35/day for the Red Garage — apply per calendar day, per official airport pricing data. So if you park at 10 p.m. and leave at 8 a.m. the next day, you are charged for two calendar days, not one. For short overnight stays, the hourly rate ($5/hr in the Blue Garage, $7/hr in the Red Garage) may actually cost less than two full day caps — do the math before you park.

For example: arriving at 11 p.m. and leaving at 7 a.m. in the Blue Garage costs 8 hours × $5 = $40 total if billed hourly, but the daily cap is $26/day. Since midnight resets the calendar day, you may hit two $26 caps for $52 total — or two separate daily charges. Always check the parking exit lanes and pre-book when possible to avoid surprises. The official AUS parking page has the most current rate schedule.

Are Shuttles Running Overnight at Austin Airport Parking Lots?

Yes. The Economy Lot shuttle operates 24/7, with buses departing every 10–15 minutes and a ride time of about 5–7 minutes to the Barbara Jordan Terminal. This schedule does not stop at midnight, per official airport shuttle information.

Off-site, the Comfort Suites Austin Airport does not run a scheduled shuttle loop. A complimentary Lyft is available 24/7, and the hotel shuttle can be used if you book the pick-up at least 24 hours ahead by calling 512-222-7656. For red-eye departures or late-night arrivals, the Lyft option means you are not tied to shuttle hours.

One note for 2026: Blue Garage exit ramp modifications involve overnight closures during Yellow Garage construction through 2026. If you park in the Blue Garage, follow posted detour signs when exiting late at night.

How Much Does It Cost to Park at AUS for 2, 3, or 7 Nights?

Total overnight parking cost adds up fast in the Red Garage but stays manageable in the Economy Lot or at the Comfort Suites. The table below shows totals as the daily rate times the number of nights: airport rates are the posted daily rates, and the Comfort Suites uses about $10/day.

A 7-night stay in the Economy Lot costs $98 total, compared to $245 in the Red Garage. That is a $147 difference for the same seven days. The Comfort Suites works out to about $70 for seven days at its daily rate; the actual 7-night checkout on Triply is $86.09 with tax and fees, so it sits only about $12 below the Economy Lot, while the savings against the Blue and Red Garages are large. Our full breakdown of Austin Airport long term parking rates and options covers multi-week stays in more detail.

Is It Safe to Leave Your Car Overnight at Austin Airport?

On-airport, the Red Garage and Blue Garage are covered structures with controlled access. The Economy Lot is open-air but staffed and monitored around the clock. ADA-accessible spaces are available on the ground level of both garages and near the Economy Lot shuttle pickup area.

Off-site, the Comfort Suites Austin Airport is the lot Triply sells. Its listing has a 24/7 front desk but does not describe security features such as a gate or cameras, so if that matters to you, ask the front desk when you check in.

Weather note for Austin: Summer temperatures in Austin regularly exceed 100°F. Covered overnight parking in the Blue Garage or Red Garage protects your vehicle's interior from intense heat. Austin also sees severe thunderstorms, especially in spring. The Economy Lot is uncovered, and the Comfort Suites listing does not mention covered parking, so consider whether hail or storm risk is a factor during your travel dates.

Tips for Booking the Cheapest Austin Airport Overnight Parking

Saving money on austin airport overnight parking cost comes down to three things: choosing the right lot, booking early, and understanding how daily rates are counted. Here are the most effective strategies based on our analysis of all 2026 AUS parking options:

• Book in advance: Pre-booking holds your spot. The Economy Lot fills up during SXSW and ACL Festival weekends, so do not wait. Reserve on-airport parking with the airport at austintexas.gov/airport, and reserve the Comfort Suites through Triply.
• Choose the Economy Lot for trips of 2+ nights if you want to park on airport property: At $14/day, a 3-night stay costs $42. The free 24/7 shuttle makes the short ride to the terminal a non-issue.
• Consider the Comfort Suites for the lowest daily rate: At about $10/day it is about $4/day below the Economy Lot, with a complimentary Lyft available 24/7 (the hotel shuttle must be booked 24 hours ahead).
• Avoid the Red Garage for stays longer than one night: At $35/day, a 3-night trip costs $105. The same trip in the Economy Lot costs $42, a 60% savings.
• Allow extra time for construction: Burleson Road and Emma Browning Avenue have intermittent lane closures through December 2026. Check real-time traffic on Waze before heading to the airport, especially for early morning departures.
• Use TSA PreCheck to offset commute time: If the Economy Lot shuttle adds 10 minutes each way, TSA PreCheck can more than recover that time at security. Combining both keeps your total airport time manageable.
• Look for discount codes before booking: Our guide to Austin Airport parking discount codes for 2026 covers current promo codes for off-site lots.
• Plan your Comfort Suites return: After collecting your bags, go to the designated hotel shuttle pick-up area and call 512-222-7656, or use the complimentary Lyft.

The austin airport overnight parking cost at AUS is straightforward once you know how daily rates are counted. The cheapest on-airport overnight option, the Economy Lot at $14/day, is hard to beat for budget travelers on airport property. The Comfort Suites Austin Airport, the off-site lot Triply sells, comes in lower at about $10/day. With the Yellow Garage Phase 1 opening in 2026 and 3,000 new spaces coming online, parking availability at AUS is only getting better. Compare AUS overnight parking rates and reserve your spot on Triply before your trip.

Compare AUS parking rates. The Comfort Suites Austin Airport, the off-site lot Triply sells near AUS, costs about 71% less per day than the $35/day Red Garage.