BWI Airport Parking Booking 2026: Rates, Tips & How to Save

BWI airport parking booking is the process of reserving a parking space at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, either on-airport through the official BWI system or off-airport through lots and booking platforms like Triply. On-airport rates run from $11/day (Long-Term Lots) to $30/day max (Hourly Garage), while the five off-airport lots Triply sells start at about $6/day. Booking in advance holds your space, especially during summer travel season and holidays.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Long-Term Parking at $11/day, with a shuttle about every 10 to 15 minutes
• Cheapest off-airport option on Triply: Doubletree Baltimore at about $6/day, with a shuttle that runs 24 hours
• Closest Triply lot: Country Inn & Suites, listed 1.7 miles from the airport (no shuttle from noon to 4 PM or from midnight to 4:30 AM)
• BWI has ~22,000 total parking spaces across all on-airport facilities, per official airport data
• Current on-airport rates are effective July 1, 2024, the first increase since 2009, per the Maryland Aviation Administration
• Book early: pre-booking holds your space during peak travel periods, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in on Triply

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How Much Does BWI Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

BWI on-airport parking rates range from $11/day to $30/day, depending on the lot you choose. These rates took effect July 1, 2024, the first adjustment in 15 years, per the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). The five off-airport lots Triply sells run noticeably cheaper, from about $6 to $8/day. Triply rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.

Here's a comparison of BWI's on-airport facilities and the five airport lots Triply sells:

Triply's airport lots can save you about 24% to 44% per day versus BWI's cheapest on-airport option (Long-Term at $11/day vs. about $6 to $8/day). For a 7-day trip, that's about $43 to $58 on Triply against $77 for a week in Long-Term.

Ready to compare BWI parking rates and lock in your spot? Search BWI airport parking from about $6/day on Triply and compare price and shuttle hours for the five lots we sell near the airport.

What Are the Different BWI Parking Options and Which Is Best for You?

BWI offers five on-airport parking facilities, and Triply sells five off-airport lots nearby, each suited to a different type of trip. The right choice depends on how long you're parking, how close you need to be, and your budget.

On-Airport Parking

• Hourly Garage ($6/hour, $30/day max): Best for short stays of a couple of hours. Direct walk to the terminal, no shuttle needed. It costs more than the $16 Daily Garage from the third hour on.
• Daily Garage ($16/day): Good for 1-3 night trips when you want a covered garage close to the terminal.
• Express Parking ($14/day): Located near the Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road. Free shuttle to terminal. Solid mid-range option.
• Long-Term Parking ($11/day): The best on-airport value for multi-day trips. Shuttles run around the clock, about every 10 to 15 minutes.
• BWI Rail Station Garage ($12/day): Ideal if you're also catching the MARC Penn Line or Amtrak. Free shuttle connects the garage to the terminal 24/7.

Off-Airport Parking

• Doubletree Baltimore: about $6/day at 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, listed 2.2 miles from the airport. The shuttle runs 24 hours, every 15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight and every 30 minutes overnight. Register your car at the front desk for a dashboard tag. Parking guests can use the hotel Wi-Fi, restrooms and waiting lounge, with staff on site 24 hours. The lowest-priced lot Triply sells at BWI.
• Country Inn & Suites: about $7/day at 1717 W Nursery Rd, listed 1.7 miles out, the closest of the five. Park behind the hotel, not in the Chili's lot, where cars can be towed. The shuttle runs about every 30 minutes from 4:30 AM to noon and from 4 PM to midnight, with none from noon to 4 PM or midnight to 4:30 AM.
• The Westin: about $7/day at 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, listed 2.5 miles out. Free shuttle with online booking, 24 hours, every 30 minutes, with pickups on demand. Vans, pickups and large SUVs park at no extra cost, and no hotel stay is needed.
• Sheraton Hotel: about $8/day at 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, next door to the Westin, listed 2.5 miles out. Free shuttle with online purchase, 24 hours, every 30 minutes, with pickups on demand. Accessible parking, and no extra charge for vans, pickups and large SUVs.
• Clarion Hotel BWI North: about $8/day at 6921 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, listed 3 miles out, the farthest of the five. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 4 to 10 AM and 5 to 11 PM only, with none from 10 AM to 5 PM or 11 PM to 4 AM.

For a deeper look at off-airport choices, our guide to BWI airport offsite parking covers shuttle logistics and lot-by-lot amenities in detail.

How Do You Book BWI Airport Parking in Advance?

Booking BWI airport parking in advance is straightforward, and you have two main routes: the official BWI site for on-airport lots, and Triply for the off-airport lots it sells. Reserving ahead holds your space for your dates.

1. Book on-airport parking through BWI's official site: Visit bwiairport.com/parking. Select your lot (Daily Garage, Long-Term, Express, or Rail Station Garage), enter your travel dates, and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation with a QR code or barcode.
2. Book off-airport parking on Triply: Triply sells five airport lots near BWI (Doubletree Baltimore, Country Inn & Suites, The Westin, Sheraton Hotel and Clarion Hotel BWI North). Enter your dates and compare price and shuttle hours side by side. On-airport parking is booked and paid through the airport, not on Triply.

What Is the Cancellation Policy for Pre-Booked BWI Parking?

Bookings on Triply come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. For on-airport reservations through the official BWI system, check the cancellation terms at checkout, as policies may vary by lot and date.

Planning to use TSA PreCheck to speed through security once you've parked? TSA PreCheck enrollment can cut your security wait time significantly — worth pairing with an off-airport booking if you want a smooth door-to-gate experience.

Is Off-Airport BWI Parking Cheaper Than Parking On-Site?

Yes. All five airport lots Triply sells cost less per day than the cheapest on-airport lot (Long-Term, $11/day). Triply's lots run about $6 to $8/day, which is roughly 24% to 44% less per day, based on current published rates.

Over a week-long trip, here's how the math works out:

The trade-off is a shuttle ride. Triply's five lots are listed 1.7 to 3 miles from the terminal. Country Inn & Suites is the closest at 1.7 miles, but its shuttle has gaps at midday and overnight. Doubletree Baltimore is 2.2 miles out and is the cheapest, with a shuttle that runs 24 hours. A 7-night booking is billed for 8 days, so real checkouts run from about $49 (Doubletree) to about $67 (Clarion), still below the $77 for a week in Long-Term.

For more on how off-airport lots handle security, see our guide to BWI airport parking safety.

How Far Are BWI Parking Lots from the Terminal — and How Do Shuttles Work?

Distance and shuttle frequency vary significantly between lots. Here's what to expect at each facility, based on official BWI data and Triply's lot listings (on-airport rates checked on bwiairport.com in October 2026):

• Hourly Garage: Direct walk to terminal, no shuttle needed.
• Daily Garage: Short walk or shuttle. On-airport shuttles run about every 10 to 15 minutes.
• Express Parking: Located on Scott Road near the Cell Phone Lot. Free shuttle from covered stops, about every 10 to 15 minutes.
• Long-Term Parking: Shuttles run around the clock, about every 10 to 15 minutes, per BWI official data.
• BWI Rail Station Garage: Free 24/7 shuttle between the garage and the terminal. Also connects to MARC and Amtrak services.
• Doubletree Baltimore: Listed 2.2 miles from the airport. Shuttle runs 24 hours, every 15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight and every 30 minutes overnight.
• Country Inn & Suites: Listed 1.7 miles out. Shuttle about every 30 minutes from 4:30 AM to noon and 4 PM to midnight; none noon to 4 PM or midnight to 4:30 AM. For the ride back, call the hotel from airport pickup zone 7, 48 or 60.
• The Westin: Listed 2.5 miles out. Free shuttle, 24 hours, every 30 minutes, with pickups on demand (call 443-577-2300 once you have your luggage).
• Sheraton Hotel: Listed 2.5 miles out. Free shuttle, 24 hours, every 30 minutes, with pickups on demand (call (443) 577-2100).
• Clarion Hotel BWI North: Listed 3 miles out. Shuttle every 30 minutes from 4 to 10 AM and 5 to 11 PM; none 10 AM to 5 PM or 11 PM to 4 AM. For the ride back, call (410) 789-9100 and meet the shuttle on the 2nd level at door 14 near Spirit Airlines.

Before you drive to the airport, check real-time traffic on Waze — especially during morning rush hour on I-195 and I-95. A few extra minutes of lead time can make all the difference.

What Is the Best Long-Term Parking Option at BWI for Multi-Day Trips?

For trips of 3 or more nights, Doubletree Baltimore and the on-airport Long-Term Parking lot are the two strongest options. Doubletree wins on price (about $6/day vs. $11/day) and runs a shuttle 24 hours a day. The on-airport Long-Term lot is convenient if you want to stay within the official BWI system and don't want to deal with an off-airport reservation.

The BWI Rail Station Garage is also worth considering at $12/day if you plan to take the MARC Penn Line into Washington, D.C. (~45 min, $8) or the MTA Light Rail into Baltimore (~30 min, $2). Park once and skip the drive home entirely.

Our dedicated guide to BWI Long Term Parking A goes deeper on the official long-term lots — including layout, access routes, and which roads to take from I-95 and MD-295.

Are There Park-Sleep-Fly Hotel Packages at BWI Airport?

Not through Triply. Triply's listings are parking only, with no rooms or park-sleep-fly packages. Several of the lots we sell are at hotels near BWI, though, and if you want a night's stay before an early morning or late-night flight, you can book the room with the hotel directly.

• Doubletree Baltimore: about $6/day for parking. Parking guests can use the hotel Wi-Fi, restrooms and waiting lounge, and the shuttle runs 24 hours.
• The Westin and Sheraton Hotel: about $7/day and about $8/day for parking. No hotel stay or room reservation is required to park at either, and both include a free shuttle with online booking.

If you're flying out at 6 AM, staying the night before takes the stress out of an early morning drive. Triply covers the parking side only. Our guide to DoubleTree BWI Airport hotel parking looks at that hotel lot in more detail.

BWI Airport Parking Booking Tips: How to Save Money and Avoid Stress

A smart BWI airport parking booking strategy can save you real money and prevent last-minute headaches. Use these tips before your next trip:

• Book early. Peak summer travel (June to August) and holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break) are busy. Booking ahead holds your space, and Triply bookings have free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
• Compare before committing. Triply shows price and shuttle hours for the five airport lots it sells side by side. On-airport rates are on bwiairport.com.
• Cancel early if plans change. Free cancellation with a full refund is available up to 24 hours before check-in.
• Factor in shuttle time. Allow extra time for the shuttle ride, loading and unloading. Doubletree runs every 15 minutes (every 30 overnight), and the Westin and Sheraton every 30 minutes, 24 hours.
• Check each lot's setup. Doubletree Baltimore is monitored with staff on site 24 hours, and Country Inn & Suites has security cameras and a 24-hour front desk.
• Match the shuttle to your flight. Country Inn & Suites has no shuttle from noon to 4 PM or midnight to 4:30 AM, and Clarion Hotel BWI North has none from 10 AM to 5 PM or 11 PM to 4 AM. For early-afternoon or late-night flights, Doubletree, the Westin and the Sheraton run 24 hours.
• Use the Cell Phone Lot for pickups, it's free. The Cell Phone Lot on Scott Road (near I-195 and Aviation Blvd) is free for up to 1 hour. Perfect for picking up arriving passengers without parking fees.

The $520 million Concourse A/B Connector — the largest capital project in BWI history — opened January 9, 2026 and is now fully operational. Passengers moving between Concourses A and B no longer need to backtrack through the main terminal. Smart parking guidance systems are also being rolled out across BWI lots in 2026, making it easier to find available spaces in real time.

Ready to lock in your spot? Compare the five BWI airport lots Triply sells, from about $6/day, with shuttle hours and free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Search BWI parking on Triply now.

Compare BWI parking rates. Doubletree Baltimore, at about $6/day, costs about 62% less per day than the airport's $16 Daily Garage.