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YOW airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport · Ottawa, Canada
The cheapest official option listed is P4 Long-term/Overheight lot at C$21 per day, and the most expensive listed is P1 Parkade at C$26 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (yow.ca) 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 YOW
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P4 Long-term/Overheight lot | Long-term | C$21 | $6.00 / 30 minutes (up to the daily maximum) | Walking distance to terminal: 7 minutes |
| P1 Parkade | Garage | C$26 | $6.00 / 30 minutes (up to the daily maximum) | Walking distance to terminal: 2 minutes |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: Free short-term waiting area”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (yow.ca) 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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1688 km · from C$26/day - YEG · Edmonton
2849 km · from C$16/day - YYC · Calgary
2877 km · from C$16/day - YYJ · Victoria
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Questions
How much is parking at YOW per day?
On https://www.yow.ca/parking-transportation/parking the airport lists C$21/day at P4 Long-term/Overheight lot as its cheapest official daily rate; P1 Parkade is C$26 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at YOW?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot: Free short-term waiting area”
Can I book YOW parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (yow.ca) offers booking parking online in advance.