San Francisco Airport Parking Cost: 2026 Full Breakdown

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San Francisco airport parking cost is the total amount you pay to leave your car at SFO, either in an on-airport garage or at an off-site lot nearby, while you travel. On-airport rates run from $27/day at the Long-Term Garage up to $60/day for ParkFAST. The off-site lots Triply sells near SFO start at about $9/day (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, part-time shuttle, 5-day minimum). The other four are hotel lots with no shuttle, so you add a rideshare each way. Triply rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Long-Term Garage at $27/day (free AirTrain to all terminals)
• Cheapest off-site option on Triply: Best Western Grosvenor Hotel at about $9/day, with a complimentary shuttle only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM and a 5-day minimum booking
• Hampton Inn and Courtyard San Francisco Airport are about $10/day and DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront is about $13/day, all with no shuttle, so budget for a rideshare each way
• Home2Suites by Hilton is about $24/day with no shuttle, only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage
• Most expensive on-airport option: ParkFAST at $60/day, inside the Domestic Garage
• Best Western Grosvenor is about 65% less per day than the Long-Term Garage and about 77% less than the $41 Domestic Garage
• BART alternative: about 30 minutes from downtown SF; check BART for the current fare
• Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in

How Much Does San Francisco Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

SFO parking costs vary widely depending on where you park and how long you stay. On-airport options are the most convenient but also the most expensive. Most off-site lots cut costs a lot, but only one of the five lots Triply sells has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. The other four have none.

Here's a full breakdown of current rates at San Francisco International Airport (on-airport rates checked on flysfo.com in October 2026, taxes and fees included):

On-airport rates come from the SFO official parking rates page and are subject to change. Triply lot rates come from Triply listings, so check current availability before your trip. On-airport parking is booked through SFO, not Triply.

Compare SFO off-site parking from about $9/day and find the lowest price for your dates on Triply.

What Are All the Parking Options at SFO?

SFO offers five on-airport parking choices, and Triply sells five off-site lots near the airport. Each serves a different traveler. Here's how to think about them.

On-Airport Parking

• Domestic Garage ($41/day): Sits in the center of the airport with tunnels to all terminals. Best for short trips where convenience matters more than price.
• International Garages A and G ($37/day): Pedestrian walkways to the International Terminal, with AirTrain stations in both garages. Ideal if you're flying internationally on carriers like Air France, British Airways, or Japan Airlines.
• Long-Term Garage ($27/day): The most affordable on-airport option. Access all terminals for free via the AirTrain Blue Line from Level 5.
• ParkFAST ($60/day): Has its own entry inside the Domestic Garage, with an 8-hour minimum and online booking only. High cost, high convenience, suited to last-minute parkers or very short stays.
• SFO Valet: SFO's own valet service, now bookable online. Check flysfo.com for the current rate.

Off-Site Parking

Off-site lots are private facilities in the neighborhoods surrounding SFO. The five Triply sells are hotel lots in South San Francisco, San Bruno and Brisbane, listed 2.1 to 3.6 miles from the airport. Only Best Western Grosvenor Hotel has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. The other four have none, so plan on a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way. For a detailed look at all your options, see our guide to San Francisco airport off-site parking.

Is Off-Site SFO Parking Worth It — How Much Can You Save?

Off-site parking at SFO can save you a significant amount of money, especially on longer trips. The cheapest on-airport option is the Long-Term Garage at $27/day. The cheapest lot Triply sells, Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, costs about $9/day. That's a difference of about $18 per day, or about 65% less. Best Western has a 5-day minimum and a part-time shuttle. Hampton Inn and Courtyard (about $10/day) and DoubleTree (about $13/day) have no shuttle, so a rideshare each way is extra.

Here's how that adds up by trip length, using the daily rate times the number of days. Best Western needs a booking of at least 5 days, so its row starts at 5:

The trade-off is getting to the terminal. Best Western's complimentary shuttle runs every 45 minutes, but only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM. Outside those hours you can park but need your own Uber or Lyft (for airport pickups, call 650-873-3200). The other four lots have no shuttle, and a rideshare each way is not included in the totals above, so don't count them as cheaper than the Long-Term Garage all in. Real checkout also runs a little above the daily rate times days, because a 7-night stay is billed as 8 days (about $75 at Best Western Grosvenor). For a deeper trip-length breakdown and detailed savings analysis, the SFO long-term parking guide has everything you need.

What Are the Best Off-Site Parking Lots Near SFO?

Triply sells five off-site lots near SFO, each with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Only one has a shuttle. Here they are from lowest to highest price:

• Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (about $9/day): 380 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.1 miles from SFO. The only Triply lot here with a shuttle: complimentary with your online booking, every 45 minutes, 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only. Needs a booking of at least 5 days. It has a 24/7 front desk and accessible parking, and no extra charge for full-size vans, pickup trucks and large SUVs.
• Hampton Inn (about $10/day, no shuttle): 300 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles away, just off Highway 101. Get to the airport by taxi, Uber or Lyft at your own cost. No hotel stay is required.
• Courtyard San Francisco Airport (about $10/day, no shuttle): 1050 Bayhill Dr, San Bruno, listed 2.3 miles away, about a 5-minute drive. Park and arrange your own Uber or Lyft.
• DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront (about $13/day, no shuttle): 5000 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane, listed 3.6 miles away, about 11 minutes. Stop at the hotel front desk first for a validation code, then register your car by QR code. The lot has security patrolling.
• Home2Suites by Hilton (about $24/day, no shuttle): 550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles away. It costs only about 11% less than the $27 Long-Term Garage, which has a free AirTrain, so it isn't a money saver.

Before you drive, use the Waze live traffic map to check US-101 conditions. SFO is 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco, but traffic on the Bayshore Freeway can add 20 minutes or more to your drive time.

How Does SFO's AirTrain Work From Long-Term Parking to Terminals?

The SFO AirTrain is a free automated people mover that connects on-airport parking to all terminals. If you park in the Long-Term Garage, you access the AirTrain Blue Line from Level 5 of the structure.

The AirTrain runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with trains arriving as often as every 4 minutes. From the Long-Term Garage, a typical ride to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 takes just a few minutes. The AirTrain also connects to the Rental Car Center and the BART SFO station, making it useful beyond just parking.

Here's the full journey from the Long-Term Garage to your terminal:

1. Park your car in the Long-Term Garage and note your level and space number.
2. Take the elevator or stairs to Level 5, where the AirTrain platform is located.
3. Board the Blue Line AirTrain (free — no ticket needed).
4. Ride to your terminal stop: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, or the International Terminal.
5. Follow signs to your airline's boarding area and proceed through TSA security screening.

Build in at least 20-25 minutes from your parking space to the security checkpoint. More if you're flying from the International Terminal or checking bags.

Is It Cheaper to Uber to SFO or Park Your Car?

The right answer depends on your trip length and how far you live from the airport. For short trips, rideshare often wins. For longer trips, parking usually saves money.

A round-trip Uber or Lyft from downtown San Francisco to SFO typically costs $50-$100 total, depending on time of day, surge pricing, and tip. BART is usually much cheaper and takes roughly 30 minutes from downtown SF; check BART for the current fare.

Here's a quick cost comparison:

For a short trip, BART or a rideshare is often the cheaper way to get to the airport if you live near a station. For a 7-day trip, Best Western Grosvenor at about $66 total sits well below the Long-Term Garage and compares well with a $50-$100 rideshare round trip, but its shuttle is part-time. Hampton Inn at about $72 has no shuttle, so add the cost of rides to and from the airport. If you live far from public transit, parking off-site becomes the winner faster. For a full cost-vs-rideshare breakdown, see our guide to cheap San Francisco airport parking.

How to Book SFO Parking Online and Get the Lowest Rates

Booking a Triply lot online in advance holds your spot at the rate you booked, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. On-airport garages are booked through the SFO website, not Triply, so check flysfo.com for its reservation terms.

Follow these steps to get the best SFO parking deal:

1. Set your exact dates: Know your departure and return times before you search.
2. Compare your options: Use Triply to compare off-site lots and check flysfo.com for on-airport rates. Daily rates run from about $9/day to $60/day.
3. Look for free cancellation: Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
4. Check shuttle hours and minimum stay: Best Western Grosvenor's shuttle runs only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM and the lot needs a booking of at least 5 days. The other four lots have no shuttle, so plan your rideshare.
5. Keep your confirmation handy: Have your booking confirmation on your phone. At DoubleTree, for example, you show it at the front desk to get a validation code.

Triply's SFO lots are parking only, with no hotel room or package included. If you want to pair a pre-flight hotel night with your parking, the SFO airport parking hotel guide covers hotel options near the airport.

Pro tip: Book ahead during peak travel periods such as summer, Thanksgiving, and winter holidays so your spot and your shuttle or rideshare plans are settled. A Triply booking holds your spot at the rate you booked, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Also note that SFO is currently undergoing major construction, including the Terminal 3 West modernization project. Parking access patterns and terminal connections may shift during 2026. Check current signage when you arrive and allow extra time to navigate the airport.

Ready to find your best rate? Search SFO parking options on Triply and compare off-site lots from about $9/day, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare SFO parking rates. The lowest-priced lot Triply sells near San Francisco International Airport, Best Western Grosvenor Hotel at about $9/day, costs about 77% less per day than the $41/day Domestic Garage.