RDU Parking Receipt: How to Get, Retrieve & Use Yours

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An RDU parking receipt is the official record of your payment for parking at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — and getting one is simpler than most travelers realize. Whether you paid at a kiosk, used Mobile Pay, booked online in advance, or swiped your card at the exit lane, ParkRDU provides a receipt for every transaction. On-airport rates run from $14.50/day (Economy) to $34/day (Premier) per official rdu.com data (verified October 2026). If you need a receipt for a business expense report or just want a record for your files, this guide covers every retrieval method in one place.

• Online booking receipts are emailed automatically after you complete a reservation at parkrdu.com.
• Drive-up receipts can be retrieved at myparkingreceipts.com using your license plate and exit date.
• Mobile Pay receipts are tied to the QR code on your parking ticket — check for an email to the address you entered at the kiosk.
• Lost or incorrect receipts: call the RDU Parking office at 919-840-2140, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
• Off-site hotel lots booked through Triply issue receipts through the Triply booking confirmation email — separate from ParkRDU.
• Business travelers can use a valid RDU parking receipt with standard expense tools; receipts show date, amount, and lot name.

How Do You Get a Parking Receipt at RDU Airport?

You can get an RDU parking receipt through four main channels, depending on how you paid. The method that applies to you depends on whether you booked online in advance or drove up and paid on the spot.

Here is a quick overview of all four methods:

• Online reservation (parkrdu.com): An email confirmation and receipt arrives automatically after booking. Keep that email — it serves as both your booking record and your receipt.
• Mobile Pay (QR code on ticket): When you scan the QR code on your parking ticket at a pay-on-foot kiosk, you can enter your email address to receive a digital receipt. Save this before you leave the kiosk screen.
• Exit lane or kiosk payment: Tap or insert your credit card at the exit lane. The receipt is tied to your card transaction. You can retrieve a copy at myparkingreceipts.com after your trip.
• Phone request: If the above methods don't work, call RDU Parking at 919-840-2140, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.

ParkRDU operates a fully cashless system across all lots — ParkRDU Economy, Express, Central, and Premier. Accepted payments include major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, per official rdu.com data. Because every transaction is digital, there is always a record attached to your payment method.

Planning a trip and still weighing your parking options? Compare RDU parking rates from $7.66/day on Triply — including off-site hotel lots that cost less than half the on-airport price.

How to Retrieve Your RDU Parking Receipt Online (myparkingreceipts.com)

The myparkingreceipts.com portal is the dedicated self-service tool for retrieving drive-up parking receipts at RDU. It works for transactions where you paid at the exit lane or at a pay-on-foot kiosk without entering an email address.

1. Go to myparkingreceipts.com in your browser.
2. Select Raleigh-Durham International Airport from the airport dropdown.
3. Enter your license plate number and your exit date.
4. Your transaction record should appear. Review the amount, date, and lot name for accuracy.
5. Download or print the receipt as a PDF for your records.

A few things to keep in mind. The portal typically covers recent transactions, but the lookback window for historical receipts is not published — if you need a receipt from a trip more than a few weeks ago, call the RDU Parking office directly. Also note that the portal works best when you entered the lot with your license plate on record. If you used a pre-booked ParkRDU reservation, your confirmation email already serves as the receipt.

What Receipt Methods Are Available for Each ParkRDU Payment Type?

The receipt you receive depends on how you entered and paid. This table maps each ParkRDU payment method to its receipt delivery channel, based on current ParkRDU system data (verified October 2026).

ReadySTATION kiosks are available in Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the garage exit plaza lobby at 1050 Cargo Drive. These let cash-only travelers convert cash to a prepaid card before paying for parking. The prepaid card then generates the same digital receipt trail as any other card payment.

You have 30 minutes to exit after paying at a kiosk or pay station, per ParkRDU policy. Make sure you download or note your receipt before leaving — once you exit, you'll need to use myparkingreceipts.com or call the office.

How Do You Get a Receipt for an Online ParkRDU Booking?

If you booked a ParkRDU space in advance at parkrdu.com, your receipt is the booking confirmation email. It arrives automatically when you complete the reservation — no additional steps needed.

The confirmation email includes your booking reference number, the lot name (Economy, Express, Central, or Premier), your entry and exit dates, and the total amount charged. Save this email before your trip. It doubles as your entry credential — ParkRDU uses license plate recognition at the gate, so you don't need a printed ticket, but the email is your proof of payment.

If you did not receive the confirmation email, check your spam folder first. If it's not there, log in to your ParkRDU account at parkrdu.com and navigate to your booking history. You can resend the confirmation from there. Still having trouble? Call 919-840-2140 during office hours.

For a full breakdown of ParkRDU lot locations and what each tier offers, see the RDU parking map and lot guide — it covers exactly where each lot sits and how the shuttle system works.

What Should You Do If Your RDU Parking Receipt Is Missing or Incorrect?

A missing or incorrect RDU parking receipt is a fixable problem. The steps below cover the most common scenarios.

Receipt Not Received After Online Booking

• Check your spam or junk folder for an email from ParkRDU or parkrdu.com.
• Log in to your account at parkrdu.com and look under booking history.
• Use the resend option if available, or contact the parking office.

No Receipt After Drive-Up Payment

• Visit myparkingreceipts.com and search by license plate and exit date.
• If the portal shows no record, call 919-840-2140, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
• Have your credit card statement ready — the transaction date and last four digits help staff locate your record faster.

Receipt Shows an Incorrect Amount

• Do not wait. Contact the RDU Parking office as soon as you notice the discrepancy.
• Call 919-840-2140 or visit in person Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
• A corrected receipt can be issued once staff verify the transaction in the system.
• Keep your original card statement as supporting evidence.

Note that parking citations are a separate matter from receipts. If you received a parking ticket and want to appeal it, the process involves a different contact: 919-840-7550 or 919-840-7010. Appeals must be filed within five days of issuance. A $50 administrative fee applies if a citation goes unpaid after 20 days, per RDU Parking policy.

Does Fast Park & Relax Provide Receipts for RDU Parking?

Fast Park & Relax is a separate private operator — it is not part of ParkRDU, which is the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority's own parking program. Fast Park operates its own off-airport lots near RDU and handles receipts through its own system, independent of the myparkingreceipts.com portal and the RDU Parking office.

If you parked with Fast Park, contact Fast Park directly for receipt requests. Their receipt process and contact details are managed through their own customer service — do not call the RDU Parking office (919-840-2140) for Fast Park transactions, as RDU staff cannot access records from private operators.

If you're looking for off-airport lots with straightforward booking and a clear receipt trail, the five hotel park-and-fly lots bookable through Triply all issue receipts via their booking confirmation emails. Rates start at $7.66/day at Sheraton Imperial Raleigh-Durham Airport — that's 47% less than ParkRDU Economy ($14.50/day), based on current Triply rates. See the full comparison in the RDU park-and-fly hotels guide.

How to Use Your RDU Parking Receipt for Business Expense Reimbursement

A valid RDU parking receipt for business travel needs to show a few key fields: the lot name, the entry and exit dates, the total amount charged, and ideally a transaction reference number. ParkRDU receipts — whether from an online booking confirmation or retrieved via myparkingreceipts.com — include all of these details.

Here is how to make the receipt work for a corporate expense report:

1. Save the email confirmation immediately after booking online. Forward it to your work email if you booked on a personal device.
2. Retrieve a PDF from myparkingreceipts.com if you paid at the exit lane. Download it before the lookback window closes.
3. Check the amount matches your card statement. If there's a discrepancy, get a corrected receipt from the parking office before submitting your claim.
4. Upload to your expense tool (Concur, Expensify, or similar). Most tools accept PDF or JPEG uploads. The lot name and dates populate the required fields automatically in most platforms.
5. Note the parking category. Most corporate travel policies classify airport parking as a ground transportation expense. Check your company's policy for daily rate caps — ParkRDU Premier runs $34/day, which may exceed some company limits.

If your company requires itemized tax on the receipt and your retrieved document does not show it, call the RDU Parking office. Staff can confirm whether tax is included in the displayed total and provide documentation if needed.

Business travelers flying out of RDU frequently also want to plan their security timing. TSA PreCheck is available at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and can meaningfully cut your wait time — which matters when you've just handed your car keys to a hotel lot shuttle driver and are watching the clock.

For off-site hotel lots booked through Triply, the booking confirmation email is your receipt. The Sheraton Imperial Raleigh-Durham Airport ($7.66/day), Embassy Suites by Hilton Research Triangle ($8.24/day), Cambria Hotel Raleigh - Durham Airport ($10.20/day), Microtel Inn & Suites ($10.65/day), and Quality Inn & Suites ($11.70/day) all generate a confirmation at booking that includes dates, lot name, and total — ready to drop into an expense report.

Need a receipt-ready booking for your next RDU trip? Compare RDU parking options on Triply — rates from $7.66/day — and get your confirmation email the moment you book.