Seattle Airport Parking From $9/Day: 2026 Rates & Deals

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Seattle airport (SEA) parking costs $37/day for on-airport General Parking or $47/day for Reserved Parking. Off-site lots on Triply are significantly cheaper at about $9 to $19/day, most with a free shuttle. Book in advance to hold your space.

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Seattle airport parking rates per day range from $37/day for on-airport General Parking to about $9/day at the cheapest off-site lot Triply sells near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Reserved Parking on Floor 4 costs $47/day. The four off-site lots on Triply run about $9 to $19/day, and shuttle hours vary by lot. Booking an off-site lot in advance can cut your total cost significantly compared to parking in the garage.

• General Parking on-airport: $8/hr, capped at $37/day (checked October 2026, per Port of Seattle official parking rates, taxes included)
• Reserved Parking (Floor 4): $47/day, booked ahead on the Port's ReserveSEA site, with skybridge access
• Cheapest off-site option: Motel 6 at about $9/day on Triply (free shuttle 7 AM to 10 PM only); Fox Parking SeaTac is about $12/day with a free 24/7 shuttle
• Off-site savings: About 60% to 80% less than on-airport Reserved Parking
• Free parking: The Cell Phone Lot on Off Airport Expressway is free for short waits
• EV charging: Free at the on-airport garage (94 Level 2 stalls, first come first served)

How Much Does Seattle Airport Parking Cost Per Day in 2026?

Daily parking at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) costs between $37 and $47/day on-site, depending on which area you choose. Off-site lots near the airport drop that to about $9/day. The Port of Seattle manages the on-airport garage, which holds more than 11,000 vehicles across multiple floors.

Here is a side-by-side rate comparison of the on-airport garage and the four off-site lots Triply sells at SEA. Garage rates were checked on portseattle.org in October 2026 and include tax; off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead, before tax, and change by date.

The Port of Seattle's garage rates already include taxes and fees. Off-site rates above include booking fees but not tax, and some lots add tax at checkout; see the hidden fees section below for the full breakdown.

Ready to lock in a rate? Compare off-site SEA airport parking lots from about $9/day on Triply and reserve with free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.

What Are the Different Types of Parking at SeaTac Airport?

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport offers several distinct parking types. Each one serves a different budget and travel need.

On-Airport Parking (SEA Garage)

The SEA parking garage connects directly to the terminal via a skybridge between Concourses B and C. No shuttle required: you walk from your car. General Parking costs $8/hr up to a $37/day maximum. Reserved Parking on Floor 4 guarantees a space when you book ahead on the Port's ReserveSEA site and costs $47/day. The garage takes cash and cards at staffed exit lanes; its pay machines take cards only.

Off-Site Parking Lots

Off-site lots are privately operated facilities near SEA. Triply sells four, listed 0.9 to 2.6 miles from the airport, at about $9 to $19/day. Fox Parking SeaTac and Seattle Airport Marriott run free 24/7 shuttles, Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton runs a 24/7 shuttle every 30 minutes, and Motel 6's free shuttle runs only 7 AM to 10 PM. These lots save you real money on trips longer than two or three days. For a deep dive on the best options, see our guide to long-term parking in Seattle Airport.

Cell Phone Lot

The Cell Phone Lot sits on Off Airport Expressway, south of the terminal. It is completely free. Use it to wait for arriving passengers without paying for garage time. Check the arrivals board, then pull up when your person lands.

Accessible Parking

ADA-accessible stalls are on Floor 5 (General Parking) and Floor 4 (Reserved Parking) of the SEA garage, per the Port of Seattle. In General Parking, accessible stalls are available on a first-come basis.

How Do On-Site and Off-Site SeaTac Parking Rates Compare?

Off-site parking is almost always cheaper. The biggest savings come on multi-day trips, where the daily rate difference adds up fast.

• 1-day trip: SEA General Parking = $37. Motel 6 = about $9. You save about $28.
• 5-day trip: SEA General Parking = $185. Motel 6 = about $47. You save about $138.
• 7-day trip: SEA General Parking = $222 (weekly rate). Seattle Airport Marriott, the priciest lot Triply sells, = about $132. You still save about $90.
• Valet option: Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton (about $16/day, 3-day minimum) parks your car for you, still about a third of the on-airport Reserved rate.
• Convenience: On-airport wins, with no shuttle wait. Off-site wins on price; Fox Parking SeaTac and Seattle Airport Marriott run shuttles every 15-20 minutes around the clock, while Motel 6's runs hourly from 7 AM to 10 PM.

The math clearly favors off-site for trips of three days or more. On-site makes sense for short trips where a shuttle wait would eat into your time savings. For a broader look at how all these options stack up, our Seattle Airport parking rates guide covers full weekly and monthly cost breakdowns.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Park at Seattle Airport?

The cheapest daily parking Triply sells at SEA is about $9/day at Motel 6, though its free shuttle runs only 7 AM to 10 PM. For a free 24/7 shuttle, Fox Parking SeaTac costs about $12/day. Both come with free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in, and booking ahead holds your space at the rate you booked.

Here are five proven ways to keep your SEA parking cost as low as possible:

1. Book early. Off-site rates change by date, and lots can fill during summer and holidays. Booking two or more weeks out gives you the widest choice.
2. Use a comparison site. Triply shows the off-site lots it sells near SEA side by side in seconds, so you can compare live SEA parking rates and shuttle hours.
3. Look for promo codes. Check for a current discount code before you book. Our SeaTac airport parking discount code guide lists current deals updated for 2026.
4. Consider the weekly cap. On-site General Parking caps at $222/week, about $31.71/day over seven days. If you want to walk to the terminal, that's the cheapest on-site option for a full week, though all four off-site lots Triply sells cost less.
5. Skip the car altogether. The Link Light Rail runs directly from downtown Seattle to SEA in about 38 minutes for just $3.00. For travelers coming from Capitol Hill, the University District, or Northgate, the train can be far cheaper than parking for multiple days.

What Hidden Fees Should You Expect on Top of Advertised Rates?

Advertised daily rates do not always tell the whole story. Depending on where you park, taxes and fees can be added at checkout.

For on-airport parking, the Port of Seattle's posted rates already include taxes and fees. For off-site lots on Triply, the daily rate shown includes booking fees but not tax: Fox Parking SeaTac, Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton and Seattle Airport Marriott add tax at checkout, and a 7-night stay bills as 8 days. Always check the total at checkout before confirming.

Additional fees to watch for include:

• Washington State Sales Tax: Applied to most parking transactions in the state
• City of SeaTac Tax: Local municipality surcharge on parking near the airport
• Booking platform fees: Some third-party sites add a convenience or service fee at checkout
• Overstay fees: Staying past your reserved end time can trigger a higher hourly rate
• Credit card fees: Rare, but worth checking in the total before you pay

The best practice: always look at the total at checkout, not just the advertised daily rate. For a 7-night stay checked in on 2 or 9 November 2026, Fox Parking SeaTac (about $12/day) came to $103.58 including $9.02 tax and an 8th billed day ($130.70 for a 16 November check-in), and Motel 6 to $75.18 with no tax added. That is still far cheaper than General Parking's $222 week, but good to know before you commit.

How Far in Advance Should You Book to Get the Best SeaTac Parking Rate?

Booking at least 1–2 weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of SEA off-site lots. Off-site rates change by date: Fox Parking SeaTac ranged from about $12 to about $15/day across November 2026 check-in dates.

Peak periods when you should book even earlier:

• Thanksgiving week: one of the busiest travel weeks of the year at SEA
• Christmas and New Year's: high demand at the garage and off-site lots
• Summer (June–August): Seattle's peak tourism season; lots fill up fast
• 2026 FIFA World Cup (summer 2026): Seattle is a host city, and SEA expects record passenger volumes during match days
• Three-day weekends: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Fourth of July all see demand spikes

During peak periods, lots can sell out, leaving last-minute travelers with fewer choices. Bookings on Triply come with free cancellation and a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so you can reserve early with little risk.

Also note: the SEA Gateway Project and ongoing C Concourse expansion (targeting substantial completion Q2 2026) may cause temporary road detours near the terminal. Build extra time into your drive and check real-time traffic on Waze before heading to the airport.

What Amenities Do Off-Site SeaTac Parking Lots Offer?

Off-site lots near SEA offer more than just a place to park. Each of the four lots Triply sells has its own mix of shuttle service, security and check-in features.

Shuttle Service

Most off-site lots Triply sells include a free shuttle to and from the terminal, but hours and return pickup points differ. Shuttle service by lot:

• Motel 6: Free, 7 AM to 10 PM, once an hour on the hour; on return, call (206) 248-9000 from Island 3A
• Fox Parking SeaTac: Free, 24/7, every 15-20 minutes or on demand; request pickup with the E-Parking link at Island 1 or 3
• Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton: 24/7, every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour; return pickup at 3B
• Seattle Airport Marriott: Free, 24/7, every 15 minutes; return pickup at Island 1B or 3B (1 AM to 2 AM, call the hotel)

For a full breakdown of shuttle wait times and pickup procedures at every lot, see our guide to Seattle airport parking shuttle services.

EV Charging

The on-airport SEA garage offers free EV charging at 94 Level 2 stalls (64 on Floor 7 in General Parking, 30 on Floor 4 in Reserved Parking), included in your standard parking rate. Stalls are first come, first served and can't be reserved. None of the four off-site lots Triply sells lists free EV charging; Fox Parking SeaTac offers a separate Valet + Charging rate. If you drive an EV, check before booking.

Security Features

Security differs by lot. Motel 6 is fully fenced and monitored by security cameras. Fox Parking SeaTac is staffed 24/7. Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton has perimeter fencing, controlled access points, 24/7 video surveillance, well-lit parking and on-site staff. Seattle Airport Marriott is a gated, well-lit outdoor lot with onsite security. The on-airport garage holds more than 11,000 vehicles and is run by the Port of Seattle.

Is It Worth Driving to SEA or Should You Take the Train?

Driving and parking makes the most sense when you have heavy luggage, are traveling with family, or live far from a Link Light Rail station. The 1 Line runs directly to SEA from downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, and Northgate in about 38 minutes for $3.00 flat. For solo travelers from central Seattle neighborhoods, the train is hard to beat on price.

Compare a 5-day trip by the numbers. Off-site parking at Motel 6, about $9/day × 5 days = about $47. Round-trip Link Light Rail from downtown = $6.00. If you live near a station and travel light, the train wins. If you are driving from Renton, Federal Way, Kent, or other South King County cities, off-site parking is almost always the faster and more practical option.

Before your next trip to SEA, compare the off-site SEA parking lots and rates on Triply and book in seconds with free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare SEA parking rates. See the four off-site lots Triply sells near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, from about $9 to $19/day, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in and a space confirmed before you drive.