Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Parking

On-Site Parking Options at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Short Term Parking at Santa Barbara Airport

There are three main on-site parking areas at Santa Barbara Airport - SBA Short Term Parking, SBA Long Term Parking, and SBA Economy Parking. The short-term parking lot is located at 500 Fowler Road, adjacent to the terminals, and within walking distance of the airport. This is the best option for any driver staying for a short time at the airport to drop off or pick up passengers. The rates in this parking lot are $1 for 0 - 15 minutes, and $2 for 16 - 60 minutes, with each additional hour or fraction thereof costing another $1. The maximum daily charge in this parking facility is $25. 

Long Term Parking at Santa Barbara Airport

SBA Long Term Parking is also located at 500 Fowler Road and is a short walk to the terminal. The rates to park in this lot are $2 for 0 - 60 minutes, with each additional hour or fraction thereof costing another $1. The maximum daily charge is $15. 

Customers looking for a more economical on-site long-term parking option may want to head to the SBA Economy Lot located at 140 Frederick Lopez Road (off Hollister Avenue). This lot is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and there’s a free shuttle that runs to and from the terminal every 15 minutes. This parking lot only accepts credit cards as payment. Rates in the Economy Lot are $2 for 0 - 60 minutes, $1 for each additional hour or fraction thereof, and $10 per day. 

Other Parking Options at Santa Barbara Airport

If you’re simply picking up passengers, but not heading into the terminal building, you’ll want to make use of Santa Barbara Airport’s free Cell Phone Lot Parking. You’ll find this lot at the WWII Memorial, off Jame Fowler Road next to SBA Long Term Parking.  

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

 

Santa Barbara Airport Parking Rates

Parking Lot	Time	Rate
Long Term Parking Garage	Hour Day	$1.25 $17
Short Term Parking Garage	Hour Day	$1.25 $27
Economy Parking Garage	Hour Day	$1.25 $12

 

Airport Parking in Santa Barbara, California with Rightway Parking

At Santa Barbara Airport you can’t reserve an on-site parking space in advance and during peak travel days (Thursday - Sunday) there is very limited parking in the on-site parking lots. To avoid the mounting stress of circling the parking lots before your flight is due to take off, it’s a smart move to make the switch to off-site parking. 

With Rightway Parking not only can you reserve a guaranteed parking space, but you’ll save money too, so you’ll arrive at the airport feeling relaxed and with more money to spend enjoying the shops and amenities inside the terminal building. 

We only partner with trusted airport hotels and established private parking facilities to offer you a choice of the very best off-site parking spaces near Santa Barbara Airport. For as little as $9 per day, you can have peace of mind that your vehicle is safe and secure in a well-maintained parking lot while you head off on your business trip or vacation.

 

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) Parking FAQs

 

Where is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) located?

Santa Barbara Airport is located at 500 James Fowler Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, 7 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara. 

 

What are the rates for Santa Barbara Airport short-term parking?

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) parking in the Short Term Parking Lot costs $1 for 0 - 15 minutes, $2 for 16 - 60 minutes, and then $1 for each additional hour or fraction thereof. The maximum daily charge is $25. 

 

What are the rates for Santa Barbara Airport long-term parking?

Long-term parking at Santa Barbara Airport, at the Long Term Parking Lot, is charged at $2 for 0 - 60 minutes, with each additional hour or fraction thereof costing another $1, and a daily maximum of $15.

 

What are the rates for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport economy parking?

Parking in the Economy Lot at SBA costs $2 for 0 - 60 minutes, $1 for each additional hour or fraction thereof, with a $10 daily maximum.

 

Is there valet parking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

There’s currently no valet parking service at Santa Barbara Airport. 

 

Is there disabled parking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

Yes, disabled parking spaces are available in all on-site parking lots at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. 

 

Does Santa Barbara Airport have oversized vehicle parking?

Yes, oversized recreational vehicles can park at Santa Barbara Airport. Drivers should head to the long-term booth for instructions on where to park. The rate for oversized vehicle parking depends on how many spaces your vehicle takes up.  

 

Is there free parking at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

Yes, there’s a Cell Phone Waiting Lot at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport where drivers can park for free while waiting to pick up arriving passengers. 

 

Is there cheap parking near Santa Barbara Airport?

Yes! You can reserve a guaranteed parking space at an off-site parking facility near Santa Barbara Airport with Rightway Parking for as little as $9 per day.