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MEM airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Frederick W. Smith International Airport · Memphis, Tennessee
The cheapest official option listed is Oversize Vehicles at $9 per day, and the most expensive listed is Blue/Yellow Lot Short Term Parking at $24 per day.
These are the rates the airport lists on this page; long-stay and pre-booked parking on the airport's website is usually cheaper.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flymemphis.com [1] [2]) on 06 November 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at MEM
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oversize Vehicles | Other | $9 | — | Blue Lot – Oversized vehicle parking |
| Blue/Yellow Lot Short Term Parking | Short-term | $24 | After 30 min.: $4/hr | Walking/Moving Walkways |
| Short Term Parking | Short-term | $24 | — |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: MEM has a free waiting area less than a minute’s drive from 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 Memphis
- BNA · Nashville
321 km · from $24/day - STL · St Louis
413 km · from $14/day - SDF · Louisville
513 km · from $6/day - ATL · Atlanta
532 km · from $15/day - MSY · New Orleans
562 km · from $36/day
Questions
How much is parking at MEM per day?
On https://flymemphis.com/parking/ the airport lists $9/day at Oversize Vehicles as its cheapest official daily rate; Blue/Yellow Lot Short Term Parking is $24 per day. Checked 06 November 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at MEM?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: MEM has a free waiting area less than a minute’s drive from the terminal.”