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RDU airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina
The cheapest official option listed is ParkRDU Economy at $14.50 per day, and the most expensive listed is ParkRDU Premier at $34 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (rdu.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 RDU
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParkRDU Economy | Economy | $14.50 | Drive up rate: $3.65/hour or $14.50/day. | Lowest-cost on-airport parking. Free 24/7 shuttle service every 20 minutes. |
| ParkRDU Express | Other | $18.50 | Drive up rate: $4.65/hour or $18.50/day. | Free 24/7 trunk-to-terminal shuttle service. |
| ParkRDU Central | Other | $22.75 | Drive up rate: $5.70/hour or $22.75/day. | Covered and outdoor spaces. Centrally located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. |
| ParkRDU Premier | Garage | $34 | Drive up rate: $8.50/hour or $34/day. | Covered spaces on the garage ground level. Steps from both terminals. |
Good to know
Booking ahead: the airport's website (rdu.com) offers booking parking online in advance.
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.
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Questions
How much is parking at RDU per day?
On https://www.rdu.com/parking the airport lists $14.50/day at ParkRDU Economy as its cheapest official daily rate; ParkRDU Premier is $34 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Can I book RDU parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (rdu.com) offers booking parking online in advance.