Travel tips, parking guides, and more
Washington Dulles Airport official parking includes five MWAA-operated lots — Valet, Terminal, Garage 1, Garage 2, and Economy — ranging from $15 to $39/day with free 24/7 shuttles and pre-booking available.
Learn how Dulles airport parking tickets work — from drive-up entry to exit payment — plus lost ticket steps, violation notices, and how reserving beats drive-up rates.
Learn how to make a Dulles Airport Parking Garage 1 reservation, what it costs ($21/day), how the underground terminal walkway works, and how Garage 1 compares to every other IAD parking option.
Dulles Airport does not offer free parking for disabled veterans, but ADA spaces are available in all lots. Here's every option, rate, and accessibility tip for IAD in 2026.
Dulles Airport Parking Garage 2 costs $21/day with a covered walkway to the Main Terminal — ideal for international flights. Compare rates and alternatives here.
Find the best Dulles airport parking app for IAD. Compare the DC Airports app, SpotHero, and TriplyPro — with rates from $5.99/day and step-by-step booking tips.
Your parking choice at Dulles Airport directly affects how long it takes to reach security. This guide maps every IAD lot to its security timing, shuttle hours, and checkpoint path.
Flying United Airlines from IAD? Garage 1 ($21/day) is the closest self-park lot with direct terminal access. Off-airport hotel lots start at $5.99/day with free shuttles.
Dulles Airport Terminal Parking costs $7/hour with a $32/day cap. Compare all IAD parking options — Terminal Lot, garages, economy, and off-site lots — to find the best rate for your trip.
The Dulles Airport Blue Lot is part of the on-airport Economy Lot, charging $15/day with a free 24/7 shuttle. Learn rates, shuttle tips, and how to reserve.
A complete guide to Dulles airport onsite parking — rates, garages, shuttle info, EV charging, and tips to save money at IAD in 2026.
Dulles Airport valet parking accepts drop-offs at Departures Zone 3 from 4 AM–10 PM daily. The Valet Service Center is open 24/7. Rates are $39/day flat.