PDX Parking Cost: Prices, Fees & Ways to Save

Portland International Airport (PDX) sells parking in four products: a short-term garage, a long-term garage, an economy lot, and valet. They differ in how far you walk, whether you ride a shuttle, and how fast the daily charge builds. Picking the right one before you leave home is the biggest single factor in the final bill.

This guide covers what each lot costs, how hourly and daily charges work, and what to know about availability. The airport's own parking page is the source for every rate here, and rates can change, so check it again close to your travel date.

The short-term garage is the most expensive self-park option at $30 per day. The long-term garage costs $24, and the economy lot costs $15. Valet is the priciest choice at $45.

Those are daily maximums. If you stay less than a full day, the hourly rate applies until it reaches the daily cap, so a two-hour stop costs far less than the daily figure.

The three self-park products share one hourly rate. Valet charges more per hour.

The short-term garage is built for pickups, drop-offs, and quick trips. If you are meeting an arriving passenger and expect to wait more than a few hours, the hourly charge adds up quickly, and moving to a cheaper lot is worth considering.

Match the lot to the length of your trip and how much walking you can manage.

• Short-term garage: Closest to the terminal, with skybridges and tunnels to the building. It suits short visits and travelers who value a short walk.
• Long-term garage: A little cheaper per day and still connected to the terminal by tunnels. It works for most trips of a few days.
• Economy lot: The lowest daily rate. Free shuttles run to the main terminal on a regular schedule, every 7 to 9 minutes during most hours and every 15 minutes overnight, so allow extra time on both ends of your trip.
• Valet: The highest rate, with the car handled for you. It makes the most sense when convenience matters more than cost.

According to the airport, reservations for parking are not available. Lots are first come, first served, and the airport's parking page shows current availability for each product. On busy travel days a lot can fill, so arrive early and have a second option in mind.

• Choose economy for any trip longer than a day. Over a week, the gap between economy and the garages adds up to a meaningful amount.
• Check the airport's page for current fullness before you go, so you do not circle a full garage and lose time.
• For a pickup, compare the hourly charge against how long you expect to wait. Short stops cost less than the daily rate.
• Compare against the cost of a ride to the airport. For a short trip, a rideshare or transit may come out lower than several days of parking.

The figures here are the base rates the airport posts. The airport notes that its calculator is an estimate based on time of entry rather than entry date, so the final charge at the exit can differ from what you expect if your stay crosses a rate boundary. Payment is accepted by card and cash; confirm accepted payment types on the airport's page before you travel.