SFO Parking Rates 2026: $9–$60/Day Compared

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SFO car parking rates are the daily or hourly fees charged at San Francisco International Airport's onsite garages and nearby offsite lots, ranging from free (Cell Phone Waiting Lot, up to 60 minutes) to $60/day for the ParkFAST premium option. Offsite lots on Triply start at about $9/day (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, with a part-time shuttle and a 5-day minimum), making them the cheapest way to leave your car near SFO. Understanding every tier, from the Long-Term Garage at $27/day to the Domestic Garage at $41/day, helps you pick the right spot before you drive to the airport.

• Cheapest onsite option: Long-Term Garage at $27/day, connected to all terminals via free AirTrain Blue Line (every 4 minutes, 24/7).
• Cheapest offsite option: Best Western Grosvenor Hotel at about $9/day. Its complimentary shuttle runs only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM, and it requires a 5-day minimum booking.
• Most expensive onsite: ParkFAST at $60/day inside the Domestic Garage, booked online with an 8-hour minimum.
• Onsite garages charge $4 per 30 minutes up to the daily maximum, so short stays add up fast.
• Booking Best Western Grosvenor in advance costs about 77% less per day than the Domestic Garage ($41/day).
• The other four Triply lots (Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites) have no shuttle, so add a rideshare each way.
• BART is the no-car alternative: about 30 minutes from downtown SF, with a fare each way.

How Much Does SFO Car Parking Cost in 2026?

SFO offers five distinct onsite parking products, each with a different daily maximum. Per the official SFO parking rates page, all garages charge $4 per 30 minutes, so a two-hour stay costs $16 regardless of which garage you choose. Daily maximums vary by product (checked on flysfo.com in October 2026; rates include taxes and fees).

Booking offsite in advance through a comparison tool is the single fastest way to cut your bill. Compare SFO car parking rates from about $9/day on Triply and see every available lot side by side before you leave home. Offsite rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.

What Are the Different Types of Parking at SFO?

SFO's parking breaks into four clear categories. Each serves a different trip type and budget.

Short-Term Onsite Parking

Short-term parking at SFO means the Domestic Garage ($41/day max) and the International Garages ($37/day max). Both sit within walking distance of their respective terminals. They charge $4 per 30 minutes, so a 30-minute pickup run costs $4. These work best for drop-offs, pickups, or trips of one or two days where the convenience of walking to the terminal matters more than price.

Long-Term Onsite Parking

The Long-Term Garage costs $27/day — the cheapest onsite option. It connects to all terminals via the free AirTrain Blue Line, which runs every 4 minutes, 24 hours a day. You board from Level 5 of the garage. The tradeoff is a 5-10 minute AirTrain ride instead of a direct walkway. For trips longer than two days, the savings over the Domestic Garage add up quickly. See our full SFO Long-Term Parking Garage guide for directions, tips, and AirTrain details.

Valet and Premium Parking

SFO Valet can be booked online at flysfo.com, so check the airport's site for the current rate. ParkFAST costs up to $60/day, sits inside the Domestic Garage with its own entry, has an 8-hour minimum and is booked online only. Both suit travelers who prioritize speed and convenience over savings. For a closer look at the valet experience, check our San Francisco Airport valet parking guide.

Offsite Parking Lots

Offsite lots are privately operated facilities near SFO, mostly hotel lots in South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Brisbane. Rates on Triply range from about $9/day to about $24/day, and every booking comes with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel has a complimentary shuttle, but only during set morning and evening hours, and it requires a 5-day minimum booking. At Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites there is no shuttle, so you pay for an Uber or Lyft each way on top of the daily rate. Most cost far less per day than the airport garages, but Home2Suites is only slightly below the Long-Term Garage.

Onsite vs Offsite SFO Parking: Which Is Better for Your Trip?

The right choice depends on how long you're parking and how much transfer time matters to you.

• Onsite pros: Walk to your terminal (Domestic/International Garage), no shuttle wait, fastest access for short stays.
• Onsite cons: Significantly higher daily rates. The Domestic Garage costs $41/day vs about $9/day offsite, a difference of about $32 per day.
• Offsite pros: Much cheaper daily rates at most lots, free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, and a 24/7 front desk at Best Western Grosvenor, Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites.
• Offsite cons: Best Western Grosvenor Hotel is the only Triply lot 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. At Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites you arrange your own ride, adding transfer time and rideshare cost each way. Home2Suites at about $24/day is only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage.
• Best for day trips or pickups: Domestic or International Garage (or use the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot for up to 60 minutes).
• Best for trips of 3 to 4 days: the Long-Term Garage ($27/day, free AirTrain), or Hampton Inn or Courtyard (about $10/day, no shuttle, so budget a rideshare each way).
• Best for trips of 5+ days: Best Western Grosvenor Hotel. Five days at about $9/day comes to about $47, vs $205 in the Domestic Garage, before any rideshare you need outside shuttle hours.

For a full breakdown of offsite options, see our San Francisco Airport Off-Site Parking guide.

How Far Are Offsite SFO Parking Lots from the Terminal?

Four of the offsite lots Triply sells near SFO sit 2.1 to 2.7 miles from the airport, in South San Francisco and San Bruno; the fifth, DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront, is in Brisbane. SFO is located 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco.

• Best Western Grosvenor Hotel: 2.1 miles, 380 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco. Complimentary shuttle every 45 minutes from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM; no shuttle midday or overnight.
• Courtyard San Francisco Airport: 2.3 miles, 1050 Bayhill Dr, San Bruno. No shuttle; arrange your own Uber or Lyft.
• Hampton Inn: 2.7 miles, 300 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco. No shuttle.
• Home2Suites by Hilton: 2.7 miles, 550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco. No shuttle.
• DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront: 3.6 miles, 5000 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane. No shuttle; arrange your own Uber or Lyft.

Before you leave for the airport, check real-time traffic on Waze. US-101 (Bayshore Freeway) is the main approach to SFO and can add 15-20 minutes during peak hours. Budget extra time if you're catching an early morning or evening flight.

How Do SFO Airport Shuttle Services Work?

Best Western Grosvenor Hotel is the only offsite lot on our list with a complimentary shuttle, included with your online booking. It runs every 45 minutes from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and from 5:00 to 10:25 PM, with no service midday or overnight, so plan around your flight times. For an airport pickup, call 650-873-3200. At Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites there is no shuttle, so book an Uber or Lyft between the lot and the terminal.

For onsite Long-Term Garage parkers, the transfer works differently. You board the free AirTrain Blue Line from Level 5 of the garage. The AirTrain runs every 4 minutes, 24 hours a day, connecting to all terminals — Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal (Boarding Areas A and G). The whole ride takes under 10 minutes. The AirTrain also connects to the BART station and the Rental Car Center.

Plan for TSA security wait times on top of your transfer time. Reviewing TSA security screening guidelines before you arrive helps you pack right and move through the checkpoint faster. If you fly frequently, enrolling in TSA PreCheck can cut your security time significantly.

How Can You Save Money on SFO Parking Rates?

Saving on SFO car parking rates comes down to three things: choosing the right lot, booking in advance, and matching the lot to your trip length.

1. Book offsite early. Every offsite lot Triply sells near SFO comes with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so there's no risk to locking in a spot at the rate you booked.
2. Use the Long-Term Garage for multi-day trips. At $27/day, it's $14/day cheaper than the Domestic Garage. Over 7 days, that's $98 saved without leaving the airport property.
3. Compare offsite lots on Triply. The cheapest offsite option (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, about $9/day) costs about 77% less than the Domestic Garage ($41/day), a saving of about $32 per day, based on current rates. Its shuttle runs only at set hours and it needs a 5-day minimum.
4. Use the Cell Phone Waiting Lot for pickups. It's free for up to 60 minutes at the North Access Road lot. Perfect for airport pickups where you're waiting for someone to land.
5. Match the lot to your trip. For trips under 5 days, compare Hampton Inn or Courtyard (about $10/day, no shuttle) with the Long-Term Garage, and remember the rideshare each way is extra.
6. Book ahead for busy periods. Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break are busy at SFO, and availability can be limited at some lots, so booking 7-14 days in advance is a good habit.

SFO Parking for Long Trips: What's the Cheapest Option for 7+ Days?

For trips of a week or longer, offsite lots deliver the biggest savings. Here's a concrete cost comparison for a 7-day trip (onsite rates checked on flysfo.com in October 2026; offsite totals are the daily rate times 7, before tax and any rideshare, and Courtyard and DoubleTree add tax at checkout):

For a 7-day trip, parking at Best Western Grosvenor Hotel instead of the Domestic Garage saves you about $221, and even the Long-Term Garage saves $98. The offsite savings come with tradeoffs: Best Western's shuttle runs only at set hours, and the other offsite lots have no shuttle, so budget a rideshare each way. Home2Suites at about $24/day has no shuttle and is only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage, so it is not a money saver.

If you want hotel amenities alongside your parking, such as a restaurant or a 24/7 front desk before an early flight, Courtyard San Francisco Airport (about $10/day) and Home2Suites by Hilton (about $24/day) both list them, though neither has a shuttle. Parking only is sold; no room is included. Our SFO long term parking hotel guide covers hotel parking options in more detail.

How to Book SFO Airport Parking in Advance

Booking ahead holds your spot at the rate you booked. Availability can be limited at some lots on some dates, so it pays to book before peak travel periods.

1. Compare options first. Use Triply's SFO parking search to see all available lots, rates, and shuttle details side by side.
2. Select your dates. Enter your arrival and departure times to get an accurate total cost, including multi-day rates for longer trips. Best Western Grosvenor needs a booking of at least 5 days.
3. Check the cancellation policy. Every offsite lot listed here comes with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so you can book confidently even if your plans might change.
4. Save your confirmation. Keep it on your phone before you leave. At DoubleTree you show it at the hotel front desk to get a validation code before you park, then register your car by QR code.
5. Plan your return ride. If you parked at Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, check the shuttle schedule (every 45 minutes, 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM); at Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites, book an Uber or Lyft back to the lot.

SFO is undergoing major construction in 2026, including the Terminal 3 West modernization project. Construction traffic near the airport can affect arrival times. Give yourself extra buffer — and check the Waze live traffic map before you head out.

Ready to stop overpaying? Compare the SFO offsite lots Triply sells, from about $9/day at Triply's SFO parking search. All five are hotel lots: one has a part-time shuttle and four have none.

Compare SFO parking rates. The lowest-priced lot on Triply near San Francisco International Airport (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, part-time shuttle) runs about $9/day, about 77% less per day than the airport's own $41/day Domestic Garage.