SFO Long-Term Parking Garage: Rates, AirTrain & Tips

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The SFO Long-Term Parking Garage is an on-airport garage and surface lot at San Francisco International Airport that charges a maximum of $27 per day, the lowest daily rate of any on-airport option, and connects to all terminals via the free AirTrain Blue Line, which runs 24 hours a day, as often as every 4 minutes. It is the best on-site option for trips longer than a day or two when you want to stay on airport property.

• Daily rate: Maximum $27/day at the Long-Term Garage (checked on flysfo.com in October 2026, taxes and fees included), billed at $4 per 30 minutes.
• AirTrain access: Free Blue Line service departs from Level 5 of the garage 24 hours a day, as often as every 4 minutes.
• Off-site alternatives: Triply's SFO lots start at about $9/day (Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, with 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. Triply rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.
• Remote Bag Check: Available at the Long-Term Garage for some domestic airlines. Check luggage before boarding the AirTrain.
• EV charging: Electric vehicle charging stations are available on-site at SFO parking.
• Book online: Reserve at flysfo.com. Online bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 2 hours before entry.

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

The Long-Term Parking Garage at SFO charges a maximum of $27 per day, making it the most affordable on-airport choice (checked in October 2026 on SFO's official parking rates page, taxes and fees included). Billing runs at $4 per 30 minutes, so partial days still add up. A 3-day trip costs around $81, and a 7-day trip runs roughly $189 at the on-airport garage.

For context, here's how the Long-Term Garage stacks up against other on-airport options at SFO:

If you're planning a longer trip and want to make an SFO long-term parking reservation ahead of time, you'll find detailed steps and cancellation policy details covered there. The Long-Term Garage is booked at flysfo.com, not on Triply. If you'd rather park off-site, compare SFO parking on Triply from about $9/day, keeping in mind that only one of those lots has a shuttle.

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

The Long-Term Parking Garage is at 794 South Airport Blvd, reached via US-101 (Bayshore Freeway) and the airport's internal road network. It is not directly connected by walkway to any terminal. Instead, the free AirTrain Blue Line is your link to every part of the airport.

Here's how the AirTrain connection works:

• Board the AirTrain from Level 5 of the Long-Term Garage.
• The Blue Line runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as often as every 4 minutes.
• It stops at all terminals: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal.
• The ride to the nearest domestic terminal typically takes under 10 minutes.
• The AirTrain also connects to the BART SFO station, the Rental Car Center, and the Ground Transportation Center.

Before you board the AirTrain, you can also use the Remote Bag Check service at Level 5 of the garage. It is open from 4 AM to 8 PM for domestic flights on Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue and United, and it is free, though airline bag fees still apply. Confirm current details with your airline.

Before driving, use the Waze live traffic map to check conditions on US-101. SFO is roughly 25–45 minutes from downtown San Francisco depending on traffic — leave extra time during morning and evening rush hours.

SFO Long-Term Parking vs Off-Airport Lots: Which Option Saves You More?

Triply's SFO lots start at about $9/day at Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, roughly 65% less than the Long-Term Garage's $27/day. For a 7-day trip that is about $66 versus $189, a difference of about $123. The catch is the ride: Best Western's shuttle runs only part of the day and has a 5-day minimum booking, and the other four Triply lots have no shuttle at all, so a rideshare each way comes on top of the parking price.

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Long-Term Garage and the five lots Triply sells at SFO. Triply rates are rounded daily rates (Courtyard and DoubleTree add tax at checkout); the Long-Term rate includes taxes and fees:

The main tradeoff is the trip to the terminal. The Long-Term Garage gives you a free AirTrain 24 hours a day. Best Western Grosvenor's shuttle runs only in two morning and evening windows, and Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so you pay for a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way and the savings shrink. Home2Suites at about $24/day is only about 11% below Long-Term, so it is not a money saver. For most travelers focused on cost, Best Western, Hampton Inn and Courtyard are the lowest-priced options. You can explore more on long-term parking near SFO.

How Do You Book SFO Long-Term Parking Online (And Why You Should)?

Booking online before you arrive holds your space. SFO's online booking at flysfo.com is listed at its lowest available rate and lets you change or cancel up to 2 hours before your entry time. Triply does not sell the Long-Term Garage, so book it directly with the airport.

Steps to book the SFO Long-Term Garage online:

1. Visit flysfo.com and open the parking page.
2. Enter your arrival and departure dates.
3. Select the Long-Term Garage from the available options.
4. Complete payment online. Online airport bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 2 hours before your entry time.
5. Save your confirmation. You'll need it at the entry gate.

If you'd like to see off-site options, search SFO parking on Triply, where Best Western Grosvenor starts at about $9/day. For current deals on the on-airport garage, check our article on SFO long-term parking coupons.

What Are the Vehicle Height Limits at the SFO Long-Term Parking Garage?

The Long-Term Parking Garage has two garages with different height limits: Garage 1 allows vehicles up to 6 ft 10 in and Garage 2 allows up to 8 ft 2 in. Taller vehicles park in the surface lot. Vehicles that commonly exceed clearance limits include full-size pickup trucks with bed toppers, large SUVs with roof racks, passenger vans, and RVs.

If your vehicle is overheight, SFO offers dedicated overheight vehicle parking in designated surface lots. Check the SFO parking page before you arrive to confirm the current overheight location and any applicable rate differences. Do not attempt to enter a covered garage with an overheight vehicle — you risk damage to your car and the structure.

What Amenities Does the SFO Long-Term Parking Garage Offer?

The Long-Term Garage includes more than just a parking spot. Key amenities include:

• Remote Bag Check: Check bags before boarding the AirTrain, 4 AM to 8 PM, for domestic flights on Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue and United.
• AirTrain Level 5 access: Direct boarding point to the free Blue Line at the garage itself, running 24 hours a day.
• Garage and surface lot: Garage 1 (up to 6 ft 10 in), Garage 2 (up to 8 ft 2 in), and a surface lot for taller vehicles.
• Lowest on-airport rate: $27 maximum per 24 hours, taxes and fees included.

The Remote Bag Check service is a standout perk that most travelers overlook. Being able to drop your bags before riding the AirTrain means you arrive at the terminal lighter and ready to head straight through TSA security screening. If you have TSA PreCheck, the combination of Remote Bag Check and expedited screening can cut your pre-flight time significantly.

Is There EV Charging at SFO Long-Term Parking?

Yes. SFO offers electric vehicle charging at its parking facilities, including the Long-Term Garage. Charging stations are available on-site, though the total number of stalls may vary. For the most current availability, check SFO's EV charging page before your trip.

If the on-airport EV chargers are occupied or incompatible with your vehicle, note that none of the five SFO lots Triply sells lists EV charging. You can find nearby charging locations using the ChargePoint app for EV drivers to plan ahead, which is especially useful during peak travel periods.

Tips for Saving Money on Long-Term Parking at SFO

The SFO Long-Term Parking Garage is the cheapest on-airport option at $27/day, but Triply's off-site lots start at about $9/day. Here are the most effective ways to reduce your parking bill:

• Book online in advance. Reserve the Long-Term Garage at flysfo.com to hold your space, or book an off-site lot through Triply.
• Compare Triply's off-site lots. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (about $9/day) is the only one with a shuttle, and it runs part-time with a 5-day minimum. Hampton Inn and Courtyard (about $10/day each) and DoubleTree (about $13/day) have no shuttle, so add a rideshare each way.
• Use a promo code. See our SFO long-term parking coupon guide for current deals.
• Match the lot to your flight. Best Western's shuttle runs every 45 minutes, 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only. Outside those hours you can park, but you need your own Uber or Lyft. For airport pickups, call 650-873-3200.
• Skip Home2Suites as a saver. At about $24/day with no shuttle, it is only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage.
• Check cancellation terms. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

SFO is 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Major construction at the airport in 2026 — including the $2.6 billion Terminal 3 West modernization — may affect traffic patterns on South Airport Boulevard and US-101 approach roads. Budget extra drive time and check the Waze live traffic map before heading out.

Ready to find the best deal? Compare SFO off-site parking from about $9/day on Triply and book with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. The Long-Term Garage itself is booked at flysfo.com.

Compare SFO parking rates. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, the lowest-priced SFO lot on Triply, costs about 77% less per day than the $41 Domestic Garage and about 65% less than the $27 Long-Term Garage.