LAX Parking: $8–$75/Day Rates by Lot & Terminal 2026

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LAX airport parking ranges from about $8/day at off-site lots (about $9/day with a shuttle) to $75/day for valet at the terminals. Budget Parking costs $20/day on-airport; Economy Parking $35/day with free shuttle. For 7-day trips, the cheapest off-site shuttle lot costs about $64 total vs. $140 to $525 on-airport.

LAX airport parking prices range from $20/day for Budget Parking up to $75/day for valet in the Central Terminal Area, with off-site lots starting at about $9/day with a shuttle (about $8/day for one lot with no shuttle). The gap between the cheapest and most expensive option at Los Angeles International Airport is significant. Knowing the exact rates before you arrive can save you real money, especially on longer trips. This guide covers every current rate across all on-airport lots, terminal garages, and nearby off-site facilities. Off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. For broader context on all your parking choices, see the Complete LAX Airport Parking Guide.

• Budget Parking: $20/day, the cheapest on-airport option, drive-up only
• Economy Parking: $35/day, best on-airport value with free shuttle every 10-15 minutes
• CTA General Parking (P1–P7): $60/day max, attached to each terminal, no shuttle needed
• CTA Premium Parking: $70/day max, closest spots to terminal entrances
• CTA Valet: $75/day max, available at P1, P3, P4, and P7
• Off-site lots on Triply: about $8–$23/day, most with a shuttle to the terminals

How Much Does Parking Cost at LAX?

LAX parking costs depend on three things: the lot you choose, how long you stay, and whether you book in advance. On-airport options, managed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), set the price ceiling. Off-site lots offer the lowest daily rates, with most of the shuttle lots running about $9 to $12/day. You can pay anywhere from about $9/day at an off-site lot with a shuttle to $75/day for CTA valet, a difference of more than 700%. For a full breakdown of current pricing across all options, see our guide to LAX parking prices in 2026.

The official LAX parking page at flylax.com lists all on-airport rates. Off-site rates are set independently by each private operator. Triply lets you compare off-site lots side by side, and this guide lists the on-airport rates next to them, so you don't have to visit multiple websites.

Compare LAX off-site lots from about $9/day with a shuttle: search LAX parking rates on Triply. Fox Parking is about 85% less per day than the $60 CTA garages.

LAX Airport Parking Rates Per Day (On-Airport)

On-airport parking at LAX uses a tiered rate structure. Hourly rates apply for short stays, and each lot caps out at a daily maximum. Here's how each option breaks down (verified April 2026, per LAWA official rates). For a deeper look at daily pricing across every option, see our dedicated guide to LAX airport parking rates per day.

CTA Terminal Garage Parking (P1–P7)

The Central Terminal Area (CTA) garages — P1 through P7 — attach directly to each terminal. There's no shuttle wait. You park and walk straight to your check-in area. Rates vary slightly between garages.

• P1, P2, P5, P6, P7: $9 first hour, then $7 per 30 minutes — $60/day maximum
• P3 and P4: $11 first hour, then $9 per 30 minutes — $60/day maximum
• Premium spots (P1, P3, P7): $11 first hour, $9 per 30 minutes — $70/day maximum
• Valet (P1, P3, P4, P7): $75/day maximum

If you only need a couple of hours, the CTA garages are priced reasonably. But for multi-day trips, $60 to $75/day adds up fast. A 5-day trip in a general CTA spot costs $300. That same trip at Fox Parking, about $9/day, could cost about $46 total.

LAX Economy Parking

Economy Parking is the smartest on-airport option for most travelers. It costs $8 for the first hour, then $7 per 30 minutes, with a $35/day maximum. It's a large surface and structured lot southeast of the CTA. A free shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes to all terminals. For trips of 2 or more days, Economy Parking saves you $25/day vs. a general CTA garage spot. Reserve your spot at the official Economy Parking page.

LAX Budget Parking

Budget Parking is LAX's lowest-cost on-airport option at $5 for the first hour and a $20/day maximum. It's a remote, drive-up lot with no advance reservation. Shuttle service connects it to the terminals, though wait times may vary. Budget Parking details are listed at flylax.com's Budget Parking page. The catch: no guaranteed space, no prebooking, and availability can be limited during peak travel periods.

LAX Long-Term Parking Rates

For trips lasting 3 days or more, long-term parking costs escalate quickly at on-airport lots. Economy Parking at $35/day is the most affordable on-airport long-term option. Even so, a 7-day stay costs $245 — before any taxes or fees. Off-site lots undercut that significantly. For a complete breakdown of fees across all long-term options, see our guide to LAX long-term parking fees.

We cover the full breakdown of extended stay costs — including weekly and 7-day scenarios — in our dedicated guide to LAX long-term parking rates, lots, and tips to save. If you're planning a trip longer than 3 days, that article will save you more money than this one.

What's the Weekly Rate at LAX?

LAX does not publish a flat weekly rate. Costs simply accumulate at the daily cap. Based on current rates (verified April 2026):

• Budget Parking: ~$140 for 7 days ($20/day x 7)
• Economy Parking: ~$245 for 7 days ($35/day x 7)
• CTA General Parking: ~$420 for 7 days ($60/day x 7)
• CTA Premium Parking: ~$490 for 7 days ($70/day x 7)
• CTA Valet: ~$525 for 7 days ($75/day x 7)

Compare that to off-site lots. A 7-day stay at Fox Parking (about $9/day) costs about $64. That's roughly 54% less than Budget Parking and about 85% less than a CTA garage for the same week ($420). For a full comparison of every option by weekly cost, see our guide to LAX airport parking weekly rates.

Monthly Parking at LAX

LAX does not offer a dedicated monthly parking program through LAWA's official lots. At daily rates, a 30-day stay would cost $600 at Budget Parking, $1,050 at Economy Parking, or $1,800 at a CTA general garage. For monthly parking, off-site lots or peer-to-peer platforms like SpotHero typically offer better arrangements. Contact individual lots directly to ask about monthly or extended-stay rates. For a full look at every monthly option available, see our guide to LAX airport monthly parking rates.

LAX Parking Rates by Terminal

Each CTA parking garage serves a specific terminal. The garage rates are nearly identical across all terminals — the main difference is the hourly rate at P3 and P4, which start slightly higher. Here's which garage serves which terminal (verified April 2026, per LAWA).

Travelers flying into the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) — home to Air France, Emirates, Qantas, British Airways, and dozens more international carriers — don't have a dedicated CTA garage. TBIT passengers typically use the Economy Lot shuttle or park in P3 or P4 and walk through the terminal connector. Budget Parking and Economy Parking both serve TBIT via shuttle.

If you're flying out of a specific terminal, we have dedicated rate guides for each: Terminal 1 parking rates, Terminal 2 parking rates, Terminal 3 parking rates, Terminal 5 parking rates, and Terminal 6 parking rates.

Off-Site LAX Parking Rates Compared

Most off-site parking lots near LAX cost far less than on-airport parking, though the two Century Boulevard hotel lots (about $19 and $23/day) cost much more than the rest. Most run a shuttle to the terminals, and the hotel lots on Century Boulevard sit about a mile from LAX. For a full comparison of all off-site and on-airport options side by side, see our guide to LAX car parking rates.

Here are the off-site lots you can book on Triply near LAX, sorted by daily rate:

Fox Parking (about $9/day) is the lowest-priced lot on Triply with a shuttle. That's about 74% less per day than on-airport Economy Parking ($35) and 85% less than the $60 CTA garages. Its shuttle runs 24/7, every 15 to 20 minutes, and it's a valet lot with a 3-day minimum. The rate is for passenger cars, and SUVs, trucks and minivans pay extra at the lot. The 9750 Airport Blvd lot is about $8/day but has no shuttle, so budget for a rideshare each way. 405 Airport Parking (about $10/day) is listed as a covered garage and runs its shuttle 24/7 on demand.

Do Off-Site Lots Offer EV Charging?

Only one. South Bay Airport Parking - 105 lists free EV charging through Blink chargers, with 6 valet-only spaces reserved for guests. None of the other off-site lots you can book on Triply lists EV charging stations as an amenity, so confirm with the lot directly if you need to charge. On-airport, LAWA provides EV charging in select CTA garages. Check the official LAX EV charging page for current station locations. Not all lots offer it, so confirm availability before booking.

Full Price Comparison: Every LAX Parking Option

Here's a consolidated look at what you'll pay for a 3-day trip across all major options, a useful benchmark for weekend travel (on-airport figures based on verified April 2026 rates; off-site figures are the Triply daily rate times the number of days, before the 10% parking tax most LAX lots add at checkout). For a dedicated per-day breakdown, see our guide to LAX airport parking per day.

How to Get the Lowest LAX Parking Rate

The single biggest factor in getting a low LAX parking rate is booking in advance and comparing lots. Drive-up rates at LAX are fixed, and LAWA doesn't discount walk-ins. Off-site lots on Triply show their rate for your dates before you commit, and the spread between them is wide. For a comprehensive look at what you'll pay across all options, see our full guide to how much parking costs at LAX.

• Book early: Lots can fill up around holidays, and some LAX lots already show limited availability
• Compare multiple lots: Prices across the off-site lots on Triply range from about $8 to $23/day (the $8 lot has no shuttle), so don't assume they're all similar
• Choose free cancellation: Every lot booked on Triply comes with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in
• Avoid on-airport CTA garages for multi-day trips: At $60/day, a week costs $420
• Use Economy Parking if you prefer on-airport: At $35/day with a 10-15 minute shuttle, it's the best on-airport value by far
• Check for EV charging before booking: South Bay Airport Parking - 105 lists free EV charging; for any other lot, confirm with the lot before you commit

To see current lots and rates for your dates, compare LAX parking rates on Triply. Rates change by date, so check the exact days you need.

Booking in Advance vs. Paying at the Gate

Booking in advance is the safer way to hold a space at off-site lots. On-airport LAWA lots (CTA garages, Economy, Budget) charge fixed drive-up rates, and pre-booking online at the airport is cheaper, but those reservations are made at parking.flylax.com, not on Triply. Off-site rates on Triply change by date, and some lots show limited availability, so locking in your dates early removes the guesswork.

Every lot you book on Triply also comes with free cancellation and a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. That means there's little risk to locking in a low rate early. If your plans change, cancel before that window and book again. The only reason not to book early is if you genuinely don't know your travel dates, and even then, a refundable booking can hold your place.

The official LAX parking reservation system at parking.flylax.com handles reservations for Economy Parking. For off-site lots, book directly through the operator or via a comparison platform like Triply, SpotHero, or Way.com. For more on planning an extended stay, see our guide to LAX long-term parking rates and all options compared.

How Do Seasonal and Holiday Prices Affect LAX Parking?

LAX is one of the busiest airports in the United States, and parking demand spikes hard during peak travel periods. According to LAWA's own passenger statistics, LAX handles tens of millions of passengers annually — and demand concentrates heavily around a handful of peak periods.

Demand at LAX concentrates around a handful of peak periods. During the following periods, expect busier lots and reduced availability, and check rates for your exact dates:

• Thanksgiving week: Typically the single busiest week of the year at LAX
• Christmas and New Year's (Dec 20 – Jan 2): Sustained high demand across all lots
• Spring Break (mid-March through April): Popular for both domestic and international travel from Southern California
• Summer (late June through August): Consistently high demand, especially on Fridays and Sundays
• Major LA events: The 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics will drive extraordinary demand — book well ahead

The Transforming LAX construction program is ongoing, targeting major project completions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Automated People Mover (APM), expected to open around June 2026, will connect Economy Parking and the Metro Transit Center to all terminals via elevated train. Once open, this changes the Economy Parking experience dramatically — no more bus shuttle. Check LAWA's APM project page for the latest status updates before you travel.

Rates change by date, so if your schedule is flexible, compare a few departure days before you book. Before you drive, check traffic on the Waze live traffic map: I-405 and I-105 near LAX can add significant time to your drive, and arriving late can cost you a missed flight, not just a parking spot.

Ready to book? Compare LAX airport parking prices on Triply: off-site lots start from about $9/day with a shuttle (about $8/day with no shuttle), with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare LAX parking rates: see the off-airport lots Triply sells near Los Angeles International Airport, with free cancellation and a space confirmed before you drive.