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CMH airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, Ohio
The cheapest official option listed is Green lot at $9 per day, and the most expensive listed is Short-term garage area (Level 4) at $30 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flycolumbus.com) on 26 September 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at CMH
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green lot | Economy | $9 | — | |
| Red lot | Economy | $11 | — | Shuttles run 24 hours a day and leave the terminal every 15 – 18 minutes. |
| Long-term garage (Levels 1-6) | Long-term | $24 | $7 first hour | |
| Short-term garage area (Level 4) | Short-term | $30 | $7 first hour | Conveniently connected to the airport terminal. |
| Valet parking | Valet | $30 | $18 first hour | Located curbside ticketing. |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Lot located between the air traffic control tower and the terminal”
How to pay less
- Economy and long-term lots are usually the cheapest official option; garages next to the terminals cost more for the convenience.
- For long trips, compare the total with a taxi or ride-share both ways, and with private off-airport lots — check their shuttle times before you book.
- If you only need to pick someone up, a waiting (cell phone) lot is usually free; drivers wait there until the passenger is at the kerb.
Other airports near Columbus
- CLE · Cleveland
180 km · from $37/day - CVG · Cincinnati / Covington
185 km · from $10/day - PIT · Pittsburgh
232 km · from $12/day - SDF · Louisville
318 km · from $6/day - MDW · Chicago
454 km · from $43/day - ORD · Chicago
474 km · from $16/day
Questions
How much is parking at CMH per day?
On https://flycolumbus.com/passengers/parking-options/ the airport lists $9/day at Green lot as its cheapest official daily rate; Short-term garage area (Level 4) is $30 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a waiting (cell phone) lot at CMH?
The airport's parking page lists one: “Cell Phone Waiting Lot located between the air traffic control tower and the terminal”. It does not say whether waiting there is free, so check the signs when you arrive.