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SMF airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Sacramento International Airport · Sacramento, California
The cheapest official option listed is South Economy Lot at $12 per day, and the most expensive listed is Garage 1 at $21 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flysmf.gov) 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 SMF
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Economy Lot | Economy | $12 | $2 per 30 minutes | South of the airport roadway system. |
| East Economy Lot | Economy | $12 | $2 per 30 minutes | East of the terminals near Airport Boulevard. |
| West Economy Lot | Economy | $12 | $2 per 30 minutes | West of the terminals along Airport Boulevard. |
| Daily Lot | Short-term | $14 | $2 per 30 minutes | Located prior to the entrance to the garage on Airport Boulevard. |
| Garage 1 | Garage | $21 | $2 per 30 minutes | Covered parking for Terminals A and B with pedestrian bridges on the 3rd floor (Terminal A) and 5th floor (Terminal B). |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Free Waiting Area”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (flysmf.gov) 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 Sacramento
- OAK · Oakland
121 km · from $18/day - SFO · San Francisco
137 km · from $27/day - SJC · San Jose
151 km · from $45/day - RNO · Reno
180 km · from $16/day - FAT · Fresno
269 km · from $12/day - BUR · Burbank
577 km · from $16/day
Questions
How much is parking at SMF per day?
On https://flysmf.gov/to-and-from/parking the airport lists $12/day at South Economy Lot as its cheapest official daily rate; Garage 1 is $21 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at SMF?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Free Waiting Area”
Can I book SMF parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (flysmf.gov) offers booking parking online in advance.