SFO Parking 3 Days: Exact Costs, Best Lots & Tips

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SFO parking for 3 days is a specific cost scenario where your total bill ranges from about $31 (a Triply hotel lot with no shuttle) to $180 (ParkFAST, on-airport) depending on which lot you choose at San Francisco International Airport. The SFO Long-Term Garage costs $81 total for 3 days ($27/day), making it the most affordable on-airport option. Triply's cheapest SFO lots that fit a 3-day trip, Hampton Inn and Courtyard San Francisco Airport, run about $10/day, or about $31 for 3 days, but neither has a shuttle, so you add a rideshare each way. Hotel lot rates in this guide are daily rates for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date; 3-day totals are the daily rate times three.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Long-Term Garage at $27/day, $81 total for 3 days (flysfo.com rates checked October 2026, taxes included)
• Cheapest option on Triply: Hampton Inn and Courtyard San Francisco Airport at about $10/day, about $31 for 3 days, with no shuttle, so budget a rideshare each way
• Most convenient on-airport option: Domestic Garage at $41/day, $123 for 3 days, steps from Terminals 1, 2, and 3
• 3 days is considered long-term at SFO, so the Long-Term Garage is the right on-airport choice for this trip length
• Four of Triply's five SFO lots have no shuttle; the fifth, Best Western Grosvenor, has a part-time shuttle but needs a 5-day minimum booking, so it does not fit a 3-day trip
• Triply bookings include free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in

How Much Does SFO Parking Cost for 3 Days?

Your exact 3-day parking cost at SFO depends on the lot you choose. Here is a side-by-side breakdown with 3-day totals calculated for you. On-airport rates come from flysfo.com (checked October 2026, taxes included); Triply lot rates are before tax.

On-airport rates per SFO's official parking rates page (checked October 2026, all taxes and fees included, subject to change). Courtyard and DoubleTree add tax at checkout, and the four no-shuttle lots need a rideshare each way, which is not included. Before rideshare, Hampton Inn and Courtyard cost about 74% to 75% less per day than the $41 Domestic Garage, a gap of about $92 over 3 days.

Is 3 days considered long-term or short-term at SFO? Officially, SFO defines stays of more than 24 hours as long-term. A 3-day trip falls squarely in long-term territory. That means the SFO Long-Term Garage — not the Domestic Garage — is the right onsite choice for your stay.

Compare SFO hotel parking lots on Triply, from about $10/day (no shuttle).

What Are the Best Parking Options at SFO for a 3-Day Trip?

The best option depends on your budget and how much you value convenience. Here is how each tier stacks up for a 3-day stay.

Best for Budget: Offsite Lots

Triply sells five SFO lots, all at hotels, and four of them fit a 3-day trip: Hampton Inn (about $10/day, about $31 for 3 days), Courtyard San Francisco Airport (about $10/day, about $31), DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront (about $13/day, about $38) and Home2Suites by Hilton (about $24/day, about $72). None of the four has a shuttle: you park and take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to and from SFO at your own cost. The fifth, Best Western Grosvenor Hotel (about $9/day), has the only shuttle, and only part-time, but it requires a 5-day minimum booking, so it does not work for 3 days. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Hampton Inn (300 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles away) sits just off Highway 101, and Courtyard San Francisco Airport (1050 Bayhill Dr, San Bruno) is listed 2.3 miles out, about a 5-minute drive. The DoubleTree (5000 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane) is listed 3.6 miles away, about 11 minutes, and has security patrolling; check in at the hotel front desk for a validation code before you park, then register your car with the QR code. Home2Suites (550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco) costs only about 11% less per day than the Long-Term Garage and has no shuttle, so it is hard to recommend as a saver. For a deeper look at hotel-based parking options, see our guide to San Francisco Airport parking hotel deals.

Best for Convenience: Onsite Garages

The SFO Long-Term Garage is the smartest onsite pick for a 3-day trip. At $27/day ($81 total), it costs less than the Domestic or International Garages and connects to all terminals via the free AirTrain Blue Line, which runs every 4 minutes, 24 hours a day. You board at Level 5 of the Long-Term Garage and reach any terminal in minutes.

The Domestic Garage ($41/day, $123 total) is connected by walkway to Terminals 1, 2, and 3, with zero shuttle or train needed. If you are flying Southwest, JetBlue, American, Alaska, or United domestic, and you want door-to-terminal access, this is the most seamless option. Expect to pay $42 more over 3 days compared to the Long-Term Garage for that convenience.

Best for Minimal Effort: Valet

SFO Valet now operates from the Grand Hyatt at SFO hotel entrance, which is connected to all terminals by AirTrain, and can be booked online through the airport. It lists 24/7 monitored security and a valet option with EV charging. We have not verified its current rate, so check flysfo.com before you plan around it. It is booked with the airport, not on Triply. This is a solid pick if you are traveling with a lot of luggage or simply do not want to deal with a rideshare. For a full comparison of valet vs. self-park, see our guide to San Francisco Airport valet parking.

How Does Onsite SFO Parking Compare to Offsite Lots for 3 Days?

Triply's hotel lots cost less per day than SFO's garages, but the tradeoff is getting to the terminal yourself: four of the five have no shuttle. Here is an honest comparison.

• Cost over 3 days: Hampton Inn, Courtyard and DoubleTree run about $31 to $38 vs. on-airport Long-Term at $81, before rideshare. Home2Suites at about $72 is only about 11% below Long-Term per day.
• Terminal access: On-airport garages connect directly by walkway or AirTrain. Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so you pay for a taxi, Uber or Lyft each way.
• Shuttle option: Best Western Grosvenor has the only shuttle on Triply, every 45 minutes from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only, and it needs a 5-day minimum, so it does not fit a 3-day trip.
• Security: The DoubleTree lists security patrolling; the other Triply hotel lots list a 24/7 front desk where noted.
• Cancellation: Triply bookings offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. SFO's own online bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 2 hours before entry.
• Rideshare cost: The no-shuttle lots look cheapest on paper, but the ride to and from SFO is extra and not included in the totals above.

If budget matters most, Hampton Inn, Courtyard and DoubleTree cost the least on paper, but add a rideshare each way before comparing them with the $81 Long-Term Garage. If you are flying internationally and need the International Garage ($37/day, $111 for 3 days), that covers flights on Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and over 20 other carriers at Boarding Areas A and G.

How Do I Get from SFO Parking to the Terminal?

Your route to the terminal depends on which lot you park in.

• SFO Long-Term Garage: Take the free AirTrain Blue Line from Level 5. It runs every 4 minutes and connects to all terminals. Allow 10-15 minutes to reach your terminal.
• Domestic Garage: Walk directly to Terminal 1, 2, or 3 via covered walkway. No shuttle or train required.
• International Garage: Walk directly to the International Terminal (Boarding Areas A and G).
• ParkFAST: Located inside the Domestic Garage with its own entry; SFO Valet operates from the Grand Hyatt at SFO, connected to all terminals by AirTrain.
• Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites: No shuttle. Take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to your terminal at your own cost.
• Best Western Grosvenor: A shuttle runs every 45 minutes from 5:00 to 10:15 AM and 5:00 to 10:25 PM only, and the lot needs a 5-day minimum booking.

Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures. Review TSA security screening guidelines to know what to expect at SFO's checkpoints. If you want to move through security faster, TSA PreCheck is available at SFO and can save you significant time, especially during peak travel periods in 2026 when active FAA restrictions and Terminal 3 West construction are adding congestion.

Is It Worth Booking SFO Parking in Advance for 3 Days?

Yes. Booking ahead holds your lot and your price before you travel, and it is the easiest way to avoid scrambling for a ride and a space on the day. Locking in a booking early also means you know your lot and its check-in steps before you leave home.

Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so there is little risk to booking early. If your plans change, cancel before that window closes. For more detail on using promo codes and discount strategies, see our guide to SFO long-term parking discounts.

SFO's own parking is not sold on Triply. ParkFAST is online booking only, and SFO's online bookings can be changed or cancelled up to 2 hours before the booked entry time; check flysfo.com for current prices.

What Are the Cheapest Offsite Parking Lots Near SFO?

The four Triply lots that fit a 3-day stay, ranked by price, are listed below. None includes a shuttle, and all come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

1. Hampton Inn: about $10/day (about $31 for 3 days), no shuttle | 300 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles, just off Highway 101
2. Courtyard San Francisco Airport: about $10/day (about $31 for 3 days), no shuttle | 1050 Bayhill Dr, San Bruno, listed 2.3 miles, about a 5-minute drive
3. DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront: about $13/day (about $38 for 3 days), no shuttle | 5000 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane, listed 3.6 miles, security patrolling
4. Home2Suites by Hilton: about $24/day (about $72 for 3 days), no shuttle | 550 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, listed 2.7 miles, only about 11% below the Long-Term Garage per day

Hampton Inn and Home2Suites are both on Gateway Blvd in South San Francisco, but they are different hotels at very different prices (about $10/day vs. about $24/day), so double-check the name when you book. Neither has a shuttle.

Are There Park-Sleep-Fly Hotel Deals Near SFO for 3-Day Trips?

Park-sleep-fly packages bundle a hotel night with parking, which is useful if you have an early morning flight and want to stay close to SFO the night before your 3-day trip. Triply sells parking only, with no rooms and no park-and-fly packages, although all of its SFO lots are at hotels.

If you want a room the night before, book it with the hotel directly and add your parking separately. The hotels where Triply sells SFO parking are Hampton Inn, Courtyard San Francisco Airport, DoubleTree San Francisco Airport North Bayfront, Home2Suites by Hilton and Best Western Grosvenor Hotel. Only Best Western has a shuttle, and it needs a 5-day minimum, so for a 3-day trip plan on a rideshare to the terminal.

Pro tip: Triply sells parking only, so you do not need a room at the hotel lots you book. At the DoubleTree, go to the front desk before parking for a validation code, then scan the on-site QR code to register your car.

Before You Leave Your Car: A Quick Checklist

A few things to handle before you walk away from your vehicle at any SFO lot.

• Take a photo of your parking spot number or level, and you will thank yourself on return
• Note the lot's address and phone number in your phone for pickup coordination
• Remove valuables from your car, especially visible bags, electronics, or documents
• Confirm how you will get to the terminal: the Triply lots at Hampton Inn, Courtyard, DoubleTree and Home2Suites have no shuttle, so plan your Uber, Lyft or taxi in advance
• Check your booking confirmation for the cancellation window: Triply offers free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in
• If you drive an EV, none of the lots Triply sells at SFO lists EV charging, so confirm with the lot before you go; SFO's on-airport garages offer EV charging

SFO is 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco, roughly 25-45 minutes by car via US-101 depending on traffic. Before you drive, check real-time traffic conditions using the Waze live traffic map — especially important in 2026 given ongoing construction and FAA activity affecting airport access roads.

Find the Best SFO Parking Rate for Your 3-Day Trip

You now have the 3-day totals for every major SFO parking option: from about $31 at Hampton Inn or Courtyard (no shuttle, rideshare extra) to $81 at the on-airport Long-Term Garage to $123 at the Domestic Garage. If you want the simplest trip, the Long-Term Garage with its free AirTrain is hard to beat. If you are happy to pay for a rideshare each way, Hampton Inn, Courtyard and DoubleTree cost less per day than the airport garages. Booking early locks in your lot, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Use the Complete SFO Airport Parking Guide to explore every option in more depth. Ready to book? Compare SFO hotel parking lots for your 3-day trip on Triply, from about $10/day (no shuttle), with free cancellation.

Compare SFO parking rates. Hampton Inn and Courtyard on Triply cost about 74% to 75% less per day than the $41 Domestic Garage, though neither has a shuttle.