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SAN airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
San Diego International Airport · San Diego, California
The cheapest official option listed is Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at $40 per day, and the most expensive listed is Valet Parking at $60 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 (san.org) 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 SAN
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 Parking Plaza | Garage | $40 | Rate: $3 per every 15 minutes | Directly across from Terminal 1 |
| Terminal 2 Parking Plaza | Garage | $40 | Rate: $3 per every 15 minutes | Directly across from Terminal 2 |
| Valet Parking | Valet | $60 | — | Convenient curbside service available at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 entrances |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: Free, 1 Hour Time Limit”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (san.org) 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.
Other airports near San Diego
- SNA · Santa Ana
122 km · from $20/day - BUR · Burbank
196 km · from $16/day - LAS · Las Vegas
416 km · from $14/day - FAT · Fresno
505 km · from $12/day
Questions
How much is parking at SAN per day?
On https://www.san.org/before-you-go-travel-tips/parking-information/ the airport lists $40/day at Terminal 1 Parking Plaza as its cheapest official daily rate; Valet Parking is $60 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at SAN?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: Free, 1 Hour Time Limit”
Can I book SAN parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (san.org) offers booking parking online in advance.