TUS Airport Parking: Rates From $6/Day, Lots, Shuttle and Pick-Up (2026)

As of October 2026, Tucson International Airport (TUS) parking starts at $6/day in the uncovered Economy lot, with free shuttles to the terminal about every 15 to 20 minutes, 24/7. Economy Covered is $9/day, the Daily lot and the Garage are $15/day, and the Hourly lot in front of the terminal is $4/hour up to $18/day. One off-site lot bookable on Triply, 0.6 miles away, came to about $5.60/day for a sample week.

This guide covers every public lot at TUS, the rates, the Economy shuttle, reservations, the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot, lost tickets, accessible parking and the off-site option. Official rates come from the airport's parking page, which also shows live availability.

TUS Airport Parking Rates at a Glance

Uncovered Economy is the cheapest official option at $6/day, and the Hourly lot is the most expensive for a full day at $18.

The airport does not publish weekly or monthly rates, or how a partial last day is billed, so this guide prices a week as seven daily charges. Every lot takes drive-ups on a first come, first served basis, and you can also reserve online for a $2 booking fee. Our Tucson International Airport parking fees breakdown prices a short stay, a weekend and a full week in every lot.

Which TUS Parking Lot Should You Use?

Use the Hourly lot for pick-ups, the Daily lot or Garage to walk to the terminal, and Economy or Economy Covered to pay the least on longer trips.

Hourly lot ($4/hour, $18/day)

The Hourly lot sits directly in front of the terminal, so it is the closest place to park when you meet someone inside. It is priced for short stays: a full day costs more here than in any other lot.

Daily lot ($15/day)

The Daily lot is within walking distance of the terminal. It has no designated accessible spaces; the airport says drivers with a disability placard or plate can use the accessible spaces in the Hourly lot and be charged the Daily rate at the exit.

Garage ($15/day)

The Garage is covered and connects to the terminal's east exit by moving walkways, next to the Rental Car Center. It has three elevators. See our TUS parking garage guide for the walk, payment and accessible spaces.

Economy Covered ($9/day)

Economy Covered is on Corona Road and has the same free 24/7 shuttle schedule as the Economy lot. Stand by your car for pickup, or wait at a covered shuttle stop just beyond the fence. Our guide to covered parking at Tucson airport compares it with the Garage and the off-site lot.

Economy ($6/day)

The uncovered Economy lot has the lowest official rate. Use 2650 E Corona Road in your GPS. The shuttle often meets drivers where they park. Read the TUS economy parking and shuttle guide for how it works.

Can You Reserve Parking at TUS?

Yes. The airport sells reservations for the Garage, Daily, Hourly, Economy Covered and Economy lots, but they are optional and cost $2 extra per booking.

• Book from 24 hours up to six months ahead, for up to 60 days.
• A QR code in your confirmation email opens the gates on entry and exit.
• Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a refund minus the $2 fee. Later cancellations lose one day of parking as well, and nothing is refunded once the reservation starts.
• You can't enter more than 2 hours early, and extra time after your booked exit is charged at the posted rate.
• The reservation only covers the lot you booked, for a car or truck up to 20 feet without a trailer.

Long-Term Parking at TUS

For trips of a week or more, Economy at $6/day is the cheapest official choice, about $42 for 7 days.

If you plan to leave a car more than 30 days, the airport asks you to call the parking office at (520) 573-4710 unless you reserved the full period. Vehicles parked over 90 days count as abandoned and can be removed and sold. Our Tucson airport long-term parking guide prices one week, two weeks and a month in each lot.

Off-Airport Parking Near TUS

One off-site lot is bookable on Triply: Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport, a hotel at 7060 South Tucson Boulevard, 0.6 miles from the airport. A sample week came to $39.02, about $5.60/day, paid online.

The sample stay is 6 days and 4 hours, and TUS does not publish how a partial last day is billed, so airport totals are shown for 6 and 7 daily charges. The hotel lot costs about the same as uncovered Economy, and $15 to $24 less than Economy Covered for that week.

Triply prices are for a sample 7-day booking (check-in 10 AM on 13 November, check-out 2 PM on 19 November 2026), include taxes and fees, and change by date.

• What you get: a listing that includes covered parking, a 24/7 front desk, a restaurant and Wi-Fi.
• What you give up: the free shuttle runs on demand from 4 AM to 11 PM only, and you call the front desk at 520-746-0271 at least 12 hours before each pickup.
• Cancellation: 100% refund if you cancel up to the day of arrival.

Compare it for your own dates on the Tucson airport parking page on Triply.

Picking Someone Up at TUS

Wait for free in the Cell Phone Waiting Lot, or park in the Hourly lot if you want to meet your party inside.

The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is on Airport Drive just west of the terminal area, the last right turn as you approach the terminal; the airport gives 2270 East Airport Drive for directions. You must stay with your vehicle. Ask your party to call once they have their bags, because cars can only stop at the curb for active loading.

Lost Your Parking Ticket?

There is no penalty fee: the airport inventories license plates every night and charges the full daily rate for each night your car was recorded, plus the day you leave.

In the Hourly, Daily and Economy lots, the exit cashier can look up your plate. In the Garage, use the intercom at the EasyPay machine. For a copy of a parking receipt, call the parking office at (520) 573-4710.

Accessible Parking at TUS

Accessible spaces are in the Hourly lot, the Economy lot and the Garage, and need a disability plate or official placard on display.

The Economy shuttles are wheelchair accessible. To arrange one, call (520) 573-4710. There are no accessible spaces in the Daily lot.

Getting to TUS Without Parking

Two fare-free Sun Tran bus routes, 11 and 25, stop at the airport on the first island to your right after you exit baggage claim and cross the roadway.

Route 25 runs to the Laos Transit Center and downtown, and Route 11 runs along Alvernon Way. Both leave about every half hour on weekday daytimes and hourly in the evening and on weekends. Uber, Lyft and Hum riders meet their driver on the first island, to the left.

TUS Parking Tips

• Time it right. The airport suggests arriving 90 minutes before a domestic flight and 2 hours before international flights, 6 to 8 AM weekday flights and holiday trips. Check TSA rules before you pack.
• Short visit: for a pick-up of an hour or two, the Hourly lot at $4/hour beats walking from Economy.
• Want shade? The Garage and Economy Covered are the airport's covered options.
• Not published: the airport lists no motorcycle rules, EV charging or height clearances for its lots; call (520) 573-4710 if you need them.

More TUS Parking Guides

• TUS parking prices and short-term rates
• Cheapest long-term parking at Tucson airport
• Economy lot shuttle and map
• Tucson airport garage rates
• Covered vs uncovered parking at TUS