SFO Long Term Parking Daily Rate: Full 2026 Breakdown

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The SFO long-term parking daily rate is $27/day at the official on-airport Long-Term Garage, the most affordable option SFO operates directly. Off-site lots Triply sells near San Francisco International Airport start at about $9/day (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, which has a part-time shuttle and a 5-day minimum). The other four are hotel lots with no shuttle, so you add a rideshare each way. At about $9/day, the Best Western is roughly 65% less per day than the Long-Term Garage and 77% less than the $41/day Domestic Garage. Off-site rates in this article are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.

• Official Long-Term Garage: $27/day, the cheapest on-airport option, connected by the free AirTrain Blue Line. You book it at flysfo.com, not on Triply.
• Domestic Garage: $41 per 24 hours, closer to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 but $14 more per day than Long-Term
• International Garages A and G: $37 per 24 hours, best for flights out of the International Terminal
• Triply's off-site lots: about $9/day (Best Western Grosvenor, part-time shuttle, 5-day minimum) up to about $24/day (Home2Suites by Hilton). Four of the five have no shuttle.
• AirTrain Blue Line: free, runs 24 hours a day, as often as every 4 minutes from the Long-Term Garage to all terminals
• Book in advance: Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in

Ready to compare real rates for your dates? Search SFO parking options from about $9/day on Triply and lock in your spot before it fills up.

What Is the SFO Long-Term Parking Daily Rate in 2026?

The official SFO Long-Term Garage charges a maximum of $27 per 24 hours (taxes and fees included, checked on flysfo.com in October 2026), billed at $4 per 30 minutes until the daily cap is reached. This is the lowest rate among all on-airport facilities at San Francisco International Airport.

Here's how the full on-airport rate lineup compares, per SFO's official parking rates page:

On-airport facilities bill $4 per 30 minutes until the daily maximum is hit, and those rates include taxes. Triply's off-site lots charge a daily rate instead. Only Best Western Grosvenor has a shuttle, and it runs limited hours; the other four have no shuttle. Courtyard and DoubleTree add tax at checkout.

Which SFO Long-Term Parking Lots Are Available and Where Are They Located?

The SFO Long-Term Garage is the primary on-airport lot for extended stays. It sits off South Airport Boulevard and connects to all terminals via the AirTrain Blue Line from Level 5. You cannot walk directly to any terminal from this garage — you use the AirTrain, which is free.

Beyond the official Long-Term Garage, Triply sells five parking-only hotel lots near SFO, in South San Francisco, San Bruno and Brisbane. Only one has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Best Western Grosvenor Hotel: about $9/day | 380 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.1 miles | Complimentary shuttle every 45 minutes, 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only | 5-day minimum booking
• Hampton Inn: about $10/day, no shuttle | 300 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles | Taxi, Uber or Lyft at your own cost
• Courtyard San Francisco Airport: about $10/day, no shuttle | 1050 Bayhill Dr, San Bruno, listed 2.3 miles (about a 5-minute drive) | 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 (about 11 minutes) | Security patrolling | Check in at the front desk for a validation code, then register your car by QR code
• Home2Suites by Hilton: about $24/day, no shuttle | 550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles | Only about 11% below the $27 Long-Term Garage

For a deeper look at navigating between the garage and your departure terminal, see our guide on SFO long-term parking to terminal connections.

How Do You Get from SFO Long-Term Parking to the Terminal?

The AirTrain Blue Line is your link between the Long-Term Garage and every SFO terminal. It's free, runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and arrives as often as every 4 minutes. You board from Level 5 of the garage.

The AirTrain loops through all terminals — Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. Most travelers reach their terminal in under 10 minutes once they're on the train. The whole system is covered, so rain or heavy luggage isn't a problem.

Most of Triply's off-site lots near SFO have no shuttle at all. Best Western Grosvenor is the exception: its complimentary shuttle runs every 45 minutes, from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only. Outside those hours you can still park, but you need your own Uber or Lyft, and for an airport pickup you call 650-873-3200. Hampton Inn, Courtyard San Francisco Airport, DoubleTree North Bayfront and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so you pay for a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way. Arrive at the lot before the airline's 2-hour window. For more on how shuttles work at SFO lots, see our article on SFO long-term parking with shuttle.

How Much Does SFO Long-Term Parking Cost for a 5- or 7-Day Trip?

Multi-day trip costs add up fast. Knowing the total before you go helps you choose the right lot. Here's what each major option costs for 5-day and 7-day stays based on verified daily rates:

A 7-day stay at Best Western Grosvenor works out to about $66 at the daily rate, compared to $189 at the on-airport Long-Term Garage and $287 at the Domestic Garage. The 7-night checkout is a little higher, about $75, because it bills 8 days, and it is still well under $189. Keep in mind its shuttle runs only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM, so you may need a rideshare outside those hours. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, and the totals above do not include the rideshare each way. Home2Suites at about $168 for the week is only about 11% below Long-Term, so it is not a saver.

For a complete cost comparison including 10-day stays and weekly rate totals, see our detailed guide on SFO long-term parking weekly rates.

Is It Cheaper to Book SFO Parking in Advance?

Booking ahead holds your space for your dates, and Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so there's no risk in booking early. Courtyard and Home2Suites showed limited availability on some November dates, so don't wait if you need one of them.

The on-airport Long-Term Garage is booked through flysfo.com, not Triply. SFO's own online bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 2 hours before entry, and the posted maximum is $27 per 24 hours. Booking 7-14 days ahead is a sensible way to secure a space, especially around peak travel windows like Thanksgiving, spring break, and summer school holidays when lots can fill up.

Before you book, review the TSA security screening guidelines to plan how early you need to arrive — this affects how much buffer time to add before your flight, especially if you're connecting from a long-term lot via shuttle.

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

Off-site parking is where the biggest savings happen, but Triply's SFO lots differ a lot on shuttle service. Only one has a shuttle, and it runs part-time. Here are the picks by priority:

Best for Maximum Savings

• Best Western Grosvenor Hotel: about $9/day. The cheapest lot Triply sells at SFO, listed 2.1 miles from the airport. A complimentary shuttle runs every 45 minutes from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only, and there is a 5-day minimum booking.
• Hampton Inn and Courtyard San Francisco Airport: about $10/day each, with no shuttle. Hampton is 2.7 miles out, Courtyard 2.3 miles (about a 5-minute drive). You pay for a rideshare each way.

Best for Mid-Range Comfort

• DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront: about $13/day, no shuttle. Listed 3.6 miles away in Brisbane, with a 24/7 front desk, a restaurant and security patrolling. Check in at the front desk for a validation code before you park.
• Home2Suites by Hilton: about $24/day, no shuttle. It has a 24/7 front desk and a restaurant, but it costs only about 11% less than the $27 Long-Term Garage and you add a rideshare each way, so it is hard to call a saver.

Best for 24/7 Reliability

• SFO Long-Term Garage (on-airport): $27/day, booked at flysfo.com. The free AirTrain Blue Line runs 24 hours a day, as often as every 4 minutes, which suits early-morning or red-eye flights. None of Triply's SFO lots has a shuttle around the clock.

Only Best Western Grosvenor has a shuttle, and it runs limited hours; the other four Triply lots have no shuttle. All Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. The SFO long-term parking sub-pillar guide has a full breakdown of how to evaluate each lot based on your trip length and terminal.

SFO Long-Term Parking vs. Rideshare: Which Saves More Money?

For trips under 3 days, rideshare (Uber or Lyft) often beats parking costs. For longer trips, parking wins — especially off-site options. Here's a simple comparison based on current rates and typical Bay Area rideshare pricing:

• BART from downtown SF: about 30 minutes each way. Usually the cheapest option if you're coming from the city.
• Uber/Lyft from SF: Typically $30-$55 each way based on distance and surge. Round trip: roughly $60-$110, more during peak hours.
• Best Western Grosvenor (7 days): about $66 at the daily rate. Part-time shuttle, so you may need a rideshare outside shuttle hours.
• Hampton Inn (7 days): about $72, no shuttle, so add a rideshare each way.
• SFO Long-Term Garage (7 days): $189 total. More expensive than rideshare for most trips under 4 days.

If you're flying for a week or longer and live far from SFO, parking at Best Western Grosvenor (about $66 for 7 days) usually beats the $189 Long-Term Garage, as long as you land in its shuttle hours or will pay for a ride. The other four Triply lots have no shuttle, so compare their price plus a rideshare each way against Long-Term. BART is the best budget choice if you live along the Caltrain or BART corridor. If you're parking a car for a weekend trip, rideshare or BART may be cheaper than even the cheapest lot. Run the numbers for your specific trip before deciding. You can also use Waze's live traffic map to factor in drive time to the airport before committing to a parking strategy.

Tips for Finding Affordable Long-Term Parking at SFO

A few smart moves can trim your SFO parking bill significantly. These are practical steps based on how the lots and rates actually work:

1. Book early. Courtyard and Home2Suites showed limited availability on some November dates, and Best Western Grosvenor needs a 5-day minimum. Reserve 1-2 weeks ahead for peak travel dates.
2. Check the shuttle before you book. Only Best Western Grosvenor has one, and only 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM. Match your flight times to those hours or plan a rideshare.
3. Use the Long-Term Garage over the Domestic Garage. If you're flying domestic, the Long-Term Garage saves you $14/day versus the $41 Domestic Garage. The AirTrain handles the connection.
4. Plan around peak periods. SFO sees surge demand around Thanksgiving, spring break (March-April), and summer school holidays, and lots can fill up.
5. Add up the rideshare. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so price a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way before assuming they beat the Long-Term Garage.
6. Factor in transfer time. The no-shuttle lots are listed 2.3 to 3.6 miles from the airport, so build a ride and a buffer into your schedule, especially for early flights.
7. Check TSA PreCheck status. If you have TSA PreCheck, your security line will be faster, which means you can leave the parking lot a little later and still make your flight comfortably.

SFO is 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco, roughly 25-45 minutes by car on US-101 depending on traffic. Give yourself extra time during commute hours, especially if driving from the south on I-280 or I-380.

Ready to stop overpaying for SFO parking? Compare SFO parking rates from about $9/day on Triply. Search by your exact dates, compare the five lots side by side, and book with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare SFO parking rates. Triply's lowest-priced SFO lot, Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, costs about 77% less per day than the $41 Domestic Garage.