San Francisco Airport Long Term Parking Cost: Full Guide

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San Francisco Airport long-term parking cost is $27/day at the on-airport Long-Term Garage, while Triply's off-site lots near SFO start at about $9/day, up to 65% less per day. For a 7-day trip, that is more than $100 back in your pocket. The catch: only the cheapest lot, Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. The other Triply lots have no shuttle, so you add a rideshare each way. Your best option depends on how much you value proximity versus price.

• On-airport Long-Term Garage: $27/day (taxes included, checked on flysfo.com in October 2026), connected to all terminals by the free AirTrain Blue Line, as often as every 4 minutes
• Triply off-site lots: about $9 to $24/day. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (about $9/day) is the only one with a shuttle, and it runs only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM, with a 5-day minimum booking. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle
• Best value on-airport option: Long-Term Garage at $27/day beats the Domestic Garage ($41/day) and ParkFAST ($60/day) by a wide margin
• Multi-day trips: a 7-day stay costs $189 on-airport at the daily max vs. about $66 to $89 at the four lowest-priced Triply lots (rideshare extra at the three with no shuttle)
• Triply rates here are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. Bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in
• SFO has active construction in 2026, so allow extra drive time when heading to or from the airport

How Much Does SFO Long-Term Parking Cost in 2026?

SFO long-term parking costs $27/day at the official on-airport Long-Term Garage (taxes included, checked October 2026, per SFO's official parking rates page). That's the lowest daily rate of any on-airport option. Rates are billed at $4 per 30 minutes, so partial days are charged incrementally until you hit the daily cap.

Here's the full picture of on-airport parking rates at San Francisco International Airport:

Off-site lots bring that cost down. Triply sells five SFO lots, from about $9/day at Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (part-time shuttle, 5-day minimum) to about $24/day at Home2Suites. Hampton Inn, Courtyard and DoubleTree, at about $10 to $13/day, are hotel lots with no shuttle, so you add a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way. Compare SFO long-term parking rates from about $9/day on Triply.

Onsite vs Offsite SFO Long-Term Parking: Which Is Cheaper?

Four of Triply's five SFO lots cost about $14 to $18/day less than the on-airport Long-Term Garage. The trade-off is the ride. Only Best Western Grosvenor has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. The other lots have no shuttle, so you add a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way, and that cost is not included in the lot rate. On a short trip the rideshare can eat into the savings, while on a longer trip the lower daily rate has more time to add up. Home2Suites is only about 11% below Long-Term.

• On-site Long-Term Garage ($27/day): the AirTrain picks you up at Level 5, 24 hours a day, as often as every 4 minutes. No shuttle wait. Slightly higher cost but maximum convenience.
• Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (about $9/day): complimentary shuttle every 45 minutes, but only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM. Outside those hours you can still park, but you need your own Uber or Lyft. Minimum booking is 5 days.
• Hampton Inn, Courtyard and DoubleTree (about $10 to $13/day): no shuttle. You park and take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to and from the airport at your own cost.
• Home2Suites (about $24/day): no shuttle, and only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage, so it is not a money saver.

For a deeper look at all nearby off-site options and how they compare, see our guide to long-term parking near SFO Airport.

How Much Will You Pay for a 3-Day, 7-Day, or 14-Day Trip?

The real cost of SFO long-term parking becomes clear when you multiply the daily rate by your trip length. The table below uses the daily rates above and the on-airport daily maximums checked in October 2026. Triply totals are rounded and do not include a rideshare for the lots with no shuttle. Actual checkout totals run higher than rate times days because a 7-night stay bills 8 days; Best Western Grosvenor's 7-night checkout is $75.18, for example.

For a 14-day trip, Best Western Grosvenor costs about $246 less than the on-airport Long-Term Garage, if its part-time shuttle fits your flights. Hampton Inn and Courtyard save about $231 to $235 and DoubleTree about $200, but those three have no shuttle, so a rideshare each way comes out of the savings. Home2Suites saves only about $42 over two weeks and has no shuttle. See our guide to SFO long-term parking promo codes for any current offers.

Where Is SFO Long-Term Parking Located and How Do You Get to the Terminal?

The on-airport Long-Term Garage sits on the airport's central roadway loop, separate from the terminal garages. You access the AirTrain Blue Line at Level 5 of the garage. The AirTrain is free, runs 24 hours a day, and arrives as often as every 4 minutes.

From the Long-Term Garage AirTrain station, travel time to each terminal is short:

• Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (Southwest, JetBlue, American, Alaska select flights) — 2-4 minutes
• Terminal 2 (Alaska, Air Canada, Breeze) — 3-5 minutes
• Terminal 3 (United domestic) — 4-6 minutes
• International Terminal (United international, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, and more) — 6-8 minutes

Off-site is a different story at SFO. Of the five lots Triply sells, only Best Western Grosvenor Hotel has a shuttle: complimentary, every 45 minutes, from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only. For an airport pickup, call 650-873-3200. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so you take a taxi, Uber or Lyft at your own cost. At DoubleTree, stop at the hotel front desk for a validation code before you park, then scan the QR code to register your car. SFO is located 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco, roughly 25-45 minutes by car via US-101 depending on traffic. With active construction and FAA restrictions affecting SFO in 2026, check real-time traffic on Waze before heading out.

What Are the Best Offsite Long-Term Parking Lots Near SFO?

Triply sells five off-site lots near SFO, and only one of them has a shuttle. Here's a quick breakdown by price and features:

Whether you fly from Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 or the International Terminal, the four lots with no shuttle work the same way: you take a taxi, Uber or Lyft straight to your terminal and back. If you book Best Western Grosvenor, check your flight and return times against its shuttle hours (5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM). For airport pickups, call 650-873-3200.

How Can You Save Money on SFO Long-Term Parking?

Saving on SFO long-term parking comes down to three things: where you park, when you book, and whether you use a promo code. Here are the most effective strategies based on current rates:

1. Book off-site and book ahead: Triply's lowest-priced lots run about $9 to $13/day vs. $27/day on-airport. Remember that only Best Western Grosvenor has a shuttle; at the others, budget for a rideshare each way.
2. Use a promo code: check our full breakdown of SFO long-term parking coupons for active offers.
3. Book early during peak travel periods: SFO sees heavy demand around major holidays and summer travel season, and some lots (Courtyard and Home2Suites) showed limited availability on our November check dates.
4. Match the lot to your flight time: Best Western Grosvenor's shuttle runs only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM, so it suits early-morning and evening flights. Outside those hours you need your own ride.
5. Consider BART for short trips: BART runs from downtown San Francisco to SFO in about 30 minutes. For trips of 1-2 days, compare the fare with parking before you decide. Best Western Grosvenor needs a 5-day minimum booking.
6. Avoid ParkFAST unless you need it: at $60/day (8-hour minimum, online only), ParkFAST costs more than six times the Best Western Grosvenor rate. Use it only when you need the closest possible access for a short stop.

To speed up your airport experience on the day of travel, enrolling in TSA PreCheck reduces security wait time. That matters most when you're already juggling shuttle timing from an off-site lot.

What Should You Know Before You Park at SFO Long-Term?

A few practical details can save you time and money on the day of your trip.

• Cancellation policy: bookings on Triply come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Check your lot's terms at booking.
• Overheight vehicles: the on-airport Long-Term Garage has height limits (Garage 1 max 6 ft 10 in, Garage 2 max 8 ft 2 in, with taller vehicles in the surface lot). If you drive a tall SUV, truck or van, confirm clearance before booking. Best Western Grosvenor and Home2Suites list no extra charge for full-size vans, pickup trucks and large SUVs.
• EV charging: SFO has EV charging available at select on-airport locations. Check SFO's EV charging page for stall locations and current availability. None of the five SFO lots Triply sells lists EV charging.
• Flight delays: if your return flight is delayed, parking charges continue to accrue at the daily rate. On-site, this is straightforward: pay on exit. For a pre-booked off-site lot, contact the lot to ask about extending your stay. Best Western Grosvenor arranges airport pickups by phone at 650-873-3200.
• Construction in 2026: SFO is undergoing major construction with active FAA restrictions this year. Road access near the airport can be affected. Build in extra drive time and check for route changes before you leave home.
• Cell Phone Waiting Lot: If you're picking someone up, SFO's Cell Phone Waiting Lot on North Access Road is free for up to 60 minutes. Use it instead of circling or parking while you wait.

Review TSA security screening guidelines before your trip so you know what to expect at SFO checkpoints. Knowing the rules helps you budget your time from shuttle drop-off to gate.

Ready to find the right spot? Compare SFO long-term parking options from about $9/day on Triply and lock in your rate today.

Compare SFO parking rates. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, Triply's lowest-priced SFO lot at about $9/day (part-time shuttle, 5-day minimum), costs about 77% less per day than the $41 Domestic Garage.