San Francisco Airport Parking

On-Site Parking Options at San Francisco International Airport 

 

SFO Short Term Parking Options

Quick overnight trips or transporting loved ones to and from the airport is easy with the short-term parking options at San Francisco Airport (SFO). For domestic flights, the short-term parking garage is located with direct access to the Domestic Terminal. Inside the garage, signs will direct you to the parking section with the terminal entrance closest to your airline. If you are running short on time, you can use the dedicated ParkFAST entrance to this garage to get a space close to the terminal quickly and efficiently. The rate for short-term parking is $2 per 15 minutes with a maximum charge of $36 per day.

 

At the International Terminal, there are separate short-term parking garages making it just as easy to find parking for overseas flights. There are two garages - International Terminal Garage A being the closest option for guests using the A-Gates, and International Terminal Garage G serving travelers at the G-Gates. The AirTrain connects the International and Domestic terminals, so both terminals can be accessed from this parking facility. The rates for short-term parking at the International Garages are $2 per 15 minutes or $36 per day.

 

SFO Long Term Parking Options

On-site long-term parking at San Francisco Airport can be found between South Airport Boulevard and San Bruno Avenue. The covered parking garage offers secure parking for longer stays at the airport and is connected to both the International and Domestic terminals via the AirTrain, found on the fifth floor of the garage. The service runs very regularly, 24 hours a day. The rates for long term parking are $18 per day. 

If your priority for airport parking is speed, convenience, and a few complimentary extras, the valet parking option at SFO airport could be for you. ParkVALET is located within the Domestic Garage, simply follow the signs are the garage entrance, pull up your vehicle and an attendant will do the rest. Valet parking is available 24/7. There is also a Business Center linked to the valet parking where you can enjoy complimentary drinks, candy, newspapers, and phone chargers. The rate for valet parking is $45 per day. 

 

SFO Airport Parking Tips

There are various ways to pay for parking at SFO airport. The quickest way is to simply use a credit card at the entry and exit gates of the airport parking garages and your account fee will be calculated and charged automatically. You can also take a ticket as you enter the parking garages, then use either a credit card or cash at the exit gates - for cash, you must use the manned cashier booths.

You can also prepay your ticket at a pay-on-foot kiosk before you return to your vehicle. These are located in the International and Long Term Garages only. Finally, you can prepay for parking before you arrive at San Francisco Airport using the online system which gives you a QR code to scan at the entry and exit gates.

If you would rather avoid the congestion of on-site airport parking at San Francisco Airport, there are a couple of handy options for dropping off and picking up friends and relatives. The Kiss & Fly area is dedicated to dropping off travelers before their flight, giving you time to unload luggage and say farewell. Head to the Rental Car Center on North McDonnell Road for SFO Kiss & Fly. 

Picking up travelers at San Francisco Airport is also easy thanks to the Cell Phone Waiting Lot. Located adjacent to the Long Term Parking Garage at the corner of North McDonnell Road and San Bruno Avenue, this lot offers free parking for 1 hour provided you remain with your vehicle at all times. You can wait at this conveniently located lot while your arriving guests make their way through arrivals so that you can drive through to the curbside pickup area just in time to meet them. 

If you're considering other international airports in the area, we offer parking near Oakland International Airport too.

 

San Francisco Airport Parking Rates

 

Parking Lot	Time	Rate
Garage 1	15 Minutes 24 Hours	$2 $21
Garage 2	15 Minutes 24 Hours	$2 $21
Domestic Parking Garage	15 Minutes 24 Hours	$2 $36
International Parking Garages A & G	15 Minutes 24 Hours	$2 $36
Rightway Parking	24 Hours	$9

 

Airport Parking in San Francisco with Rightway Parking

San Francisco Airport is the largest airport in the region of Northern California. It is also the second busiest to the famous LAX Los Angeles Airport. Hundreds of visitors and passengers pass through the airport and its facilities every hour, many of them traveling by car. If you are planning a trip to SFO Airport, parking at an off-site parking facility can provide you with a much easier, less stressful, and more affordable option compared to using the busy on-site parking garages. 

Rightway Parking is your key to finding cost-effective airport parking close to San Francisco Airport. Whether you are traveling from the city or further afield, whether you need long or short-term parking, we have a great range of options for you to choose from. By working with a selection of trusted private parking providers and airport hotels, we offer you the very best in affordable airport parking. 

Cheaper parking options do not mean you lose quality or reliability - quite the opposite. Every booking made through Rightway Parking guarantees you a reserved parking spot at your chosen parking location, and many lots and garages offer complimentary extras including comfortable waiting lounges with restrooms and shuttle services directly to the terminal at SFO. You can park close to San Francisco Airport for under $10 per day, so don’t hesitate to make your reservation with us today.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Parking FAQs

 

Where is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) located?

San Francisco (SFO) International Airport is located in San Mateo County, San Francisco, California 94128 and is approximately 13 miles south of Downtown San Francisco.

 

What are the rates for San Francisco Airport short-term parking?

Short-term parking rates at both the Domestic and International Garages at San Francisco Airport are $2 per 15 minutes or $36 per day.

 

What are the rates for San Francisco Airport long-term parking?

The rates for long-term parking at the Long Term Parking Garage at San Francisco Airport (SFO) are $18 per day. 

 

What are the rates for San Francisco International Airport valet parking?

Valet parking at San Francisco International Airport is charged at $45 per day. 

 

Are there EV charging points at San Francisco Airport?

Yes, San Francisco (SFO) Airport offers EV charging points on a first-come, first-served basis in all of the on-site parking garages. In International Terminal Garage A the charging points are located on Levels 2 and 7. In International Terminal Garage G they are located on Levels 1, 3, and 7. In the Long-Term Parking Garages, they are on Levels 2 through 6. In the Domestic Garage, the charging points are located on Level 1. Charging points are also available at the ParkVALET airport valet parking.

 

Is there disabled parking at San Francisco Airport?

Yes, accessible parking is provided at all San Francisco airport parking garages for vehicles displaying a disabled license plate or placard. In the Domestic and International Garages, disabled parking bays are located next to the elevators and in the Long Term Parking Garage, accessible parking spaces for standard and van accessible vehicles are located on each floor. SFO’s AirTrain is wheelchair accessible.

 

Is there oversized vehicle parking at San Francisco Airport?

Yes, parking for oversized vehicles can be found in the lot adjacent to the Long Term Parking Garage at 794 South Airport Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94128. 

 

Is there free parking at San Francisco Airport?

Yes, free parking at San Francisco (SFO) Airport is available for visitors waiting to pick up friends and family through the Cell Phone Waiting Lot. Vehicles must be attended at all times and the maximum wait time is 1 hour. SFO's Cell Phone Waiting Lot is located at North McDonnell Road and San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94128.

 

Is there cheap parking near San Francisco Airport?

 

Yes! For less than $10 per day, you can park close to San Francisco Airport at a trusted private parking facility when you book a guaranteed reserved parking spot through Rightway Parking.