MIA Parking: $9/Day Off-Site + Reserved Spots 2026

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Miami International Airport has three on-airport parking garages (Dolphin, Flamingo and Ibis), all charging $2 per 20 minutes, capped at $25/day. Each garage connects directly to specific terminal concourses, offering covered parking steps from the terminals. Off-site lots Triply sells near MIA start at about $9/day, about 65% less per day than the garages.

Miami International Airport parking garages are the three covered, on-airport structures, Dolphin Garage, Flamingo Garage and Ibis Garage, that together hold roughly 15,000 vehicles and sit steps from the terminals. Each garage charges $2 per 20 minutes, capping at $25 per day (rates checked on miami-airport.com in October 2026). If you want covered parking with a direct walk to your concourse, one of these three garages is your best on-site option.

• Three garages on-site: Dolphin, Flamingo and Ibis, each connected to specific concourses.
• Daily maximum: $25/day for all three garages; Economy Park & Ride caps at $12/day.
• Valet parking costs $25 for 0 to 3 hours or $39/day maximum.
• Pre-book online at booking.mia-parking.com to guarantee a space during busy travel periods.
• Off-site lots Triply sells start at about $9/day, about 65% less than the $25/day garage rate.
• Accessible parking is available on the ground level and 3rd floor of every garage; disabled veterans with Florida plates park free.

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What Are the Parking Garages at Miami International Airport?

MIA has three on-airport parking garages, each positioned to serve a different section of the terminal complex. Knowing which garage matches your airline saves you a long walk or an extra shuttle ride.

Dolphin Garage

The Dolphin Garage is located at the North Terminal and serves Concourses D and E. This is the go-to garage for American Airlines, American Eagle, British Airways, JetBlue, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways passengers. It's a direct walk from the garage into Concourse D — no shuttle needed. For a deeper look at parking specifically for American Airlines flights, see our guide on Miami Airport parking for American Airlines travelers.

Flamingo Garage

The Flamingo Garage connects to the Central Terminal and serves Concourses E through J. It's the most central garage at MIA. Airlines here include Delta, United, Air Canada, Air France, Copa, LATAM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Spirit, Frontier, KLM, and several others. If your airline flies from any Central or South Terminal concourse, Flamingo is usually the right choice.

Ibis Garage

The Ibis Garage is positioned at the South Terminal end, serving Concourses H and J. Airlines here include Aeromexico, Emirates, El Al, TAP Air Portugal, Azul, GOL, Air Europa, and Scandinavian Airlines. If you use the MIA Mover people mover, you can also transfer between garage areas at no charge.

All three garages accept the same payment methods: cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and the PaybyPhone app. You can also earn points on every parking dollar through the MIA Rewards program at mia.thanksagain.com.

Compare MIA off-site parking and lock in your spot before you travel. Search MIA parking options on Triply starting from about $9/day.

How Much Does MIA Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

All three MIA garages share the same pricing structure: $2 per 20 minutes, with a daily maximum of $25. That means a 2-hour visit costs around $12, and anything beyond a full day rolls over to the next $25 cap. There are no weekly rate discounts for on-site garage parking — costs simply stack daily.

For longer trips, the cost adds up fast. A 7-day trip in the Dolphin or Flamingo Garage costs $175 total. The Economy Park & Ride drops that to $84 (plus the convenience fee) for the same trip. Off-site lots Triply sells come in well below the garages: about $61 for 7 days at Holiday Inn Miami Airport, about $62 at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East and about $70 at EVEN Hotel Miami, before tax. With tax, EVEN's week comes to about $85.50, close to Economy's $84. See our full breakdown in the Miami Airport parking rates guide for detailed comparisons across all options.

Dolphin Garage vs. Flamingo Garage: Which Should You Choose?

The right garage comes down to your airline and concourse. Use this simple rule: Dolphin for Concourses D–E, Flamingo for Concourses E–J, Ibis for Concourses H–J.

• Flying American Airlines, JetBlue, or British Airways? → Dolphin Garage. Direct walk to Concourse D.
• Flying Delta, United, LATAM, or Air France? → Flamingo Garage. Serves the Central Terminal hub.
• Flying Emirates, TAP Air Portugal, or Aeromexico? → Ibis Garage or Flamingo. Ibis is closest to Concourses H–J.
• Not sure? → Flamingo is the most central and connects to the widest range of concourses via the MIA Mover.

Both Dolphin and Flamingo garages offer the same rates and amenities. The choice is purely about proximity to your gate. If you arrive and your target garage is full, use the MIA Mover to reach another garage — it runs every 2–3 minutes, 24/7, at no cost.

What If the Garages Are Full?

During peak travel periods — like Spring Break, Art Basel, or Thanksgiving weekend — MIA's garages can fill up quickly. Your best backup options are:

1. Use the Economy Park & Ride lot at $12/day with a 24-hour shuttle to the terminals.
2. Book an off-site lot in advance. Holiday Inn Miami Airport has a free 24/7 shuttle, EVEN Hotel Miami runs a 24/7 on-demand shuttle, and La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East runs hourly from 5 AM to 10 PM.
3. Reserve your garage spot ahead of time at booking.mia-parking.com to guarantee availability.

How Do You Reserve Parking at Miami International Airport Online?

Reserving ahead locks in your spot and removes the stress of circling for space. MIA's official reservation portal is booking.mia-parking.com, managed by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

1. Go to booking.mia-parking.com and enter your travel dates.
2. Select Dolphin or Flamingo Garage, which you can prepay for up to a year ahead.
3. Complete payment online. A QR code confirmation is sent to your email.
4. At the garage entrance, scan your QR code to raise the barrier. No ticket needed.
5. On exit, scan again or pay any balance at the cashier or automated kiosk.

Pre-booking does not cost extra for the garage itself, but the airport portal charges a $2.99 reservation fee that is non-refundable. A reserved garage spot can be cancelled or modified up to 24 hours before. Triply does not sell on-airport parking. If you want to compare off-site lots side by side, Triply's MIA search tool shows the airport lots Triply sells in one place.

What Are the Best Off-Site Parking Options Near MIA?

Triply sells three off-site lots that serve MIA flyers, at about $9 to $10/day. Compared with the $25/day garage rate, that is about 60% to 65% less. Rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date, and all add Florida tax. Shuttle hours differ by lot, so confirm times before booking an early-morning or late-night flight: La Quinta has no shuttle from 10 PM to 5 AM.

Holiday Inn Miami Airport is the cheapest of the three at about $9/day and the only one with a free 24/7 shuttle. EVEN Hotel Miami is the only one with a covered garage, useful if you want protection from Miami's afternoon storms, and its shuttle also runs 24/7 on demand. La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East suits daytime flights: the last airport pickup is around 10:15 to 10:20 PM, and it cannot take vehicles larger than a Suburban-size SUV. Against the $12/day Economy Park & Ride, Holiday Inn is about 28% less and La Quinta about 26% less per day. EVEN costs about the same as Economy over a week, but guarantees you a space in a covered garage. For extended trips, see our full guide on Miami Airport extended parking options for multi-day cost comparisons.

Is There EV Charging, Valet, or Oversized Vehicle Parking at MIA?

MIA offers several specialty parking options beyond standard self-park garage spaces.

EV Charging at MIA

Electric vehicle charging stations are available inside MIA's parking garages. Stations are on the ChargePoint's charging network — you can locate available chargers and manage sessions through the ChargePoint app before you arrive. Exact stall counts per garage are not published officially, so check the ChargePoint app for real-time availability.

Valet Parking

Valet parking at MIA costs $25 for 0–3 hours and caps at $39 per day. Drop-off is at the departure level of the terminal — you hand over your keys and walk directly to check-in. Valet is the most convenient option if you're running late or don't want to hunt for a space. For trips over two days, the price premium over self-park adds up: a 5-day trip costs $195 via valet vs. $125 in a self-park garage.

Oversized and High-Clearance Vehicles

Standard MIA garages have height restrictions for typical passenger vehicles. Trucks, vans, and high-clearance vehicles may need to use specific levels or the Economy Park & Ride lot, which is an open surface lot with no overhead restrictions. Contact the MIA parking office in advance if you're driving an oversized vehicle.

Accessible Parking

Accessible and van-accessible spaces are available on the ground level and 3rd floor of all three garages. Drivers with a valid disabled permit receive 2 hours of complimentary parking. Disabled veterans with Florida license plates park free. All accessible spaces connect to the main terminal pathway, and elevator and escalator upgrades are currently underway across all terminals as part of MIA's $12 billion capital improvement program.

How Can You Save Money on Miami Airport Parking?

The single biggest way to save is to avoid the on-site garages for trips longer than one or two days. At $25/day for the on-site garages vs. about $9/day at Holiday Inn Miami Airport or La Quinta, a 7-day trip is $175 in a garage vs. about $61 to $62 off-site, more than $100 less before tax. Here are the most effective strategies, based on current rates.

• Book off-site for trips over 2 days. The shuttle adds some time, but the savings are significant.
• Use the Economy Park & Ride for mid-range savings. At $12/day with a 24-hour shuttle, it's the cheapest on-airport option.
• Pre-book your garage spot during peak periods to avoid last-minute stress and potential overflow situations.
• Check for promo codes before booking any off-site lot. See our Miami Airport parking coupon guide for current deals and discount codes.
• Earn MIA Rewards points every time you park on-airport. Points accumulate on your parking spend at mia.thanksagain.com.
• If you have TSA PreCheck, you can cut your airport arrival buffer, which means a shorter stay and a lower parking bill. TSA PreCheck enrollment takes about 10 minutes and can save time on every trip.

MIA is also in the middle of a $12 billion renovation — the largest in the airport's history. No parking closures are expected in 2026, but allow extra time for occasional pedestrian detours near active construction zones in the Central Terminal and Concourse D areas.

Ready to lock in a rate for your trip? Compare off-site MIA parking on Triply, from about $9/day, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare MIA parking rates. Off-site lots Triply sells near Miami International cost about 60% to 65% less per day than the $25/day MIA garages.