Phoenix Airport Parking Cost: Prices, Fees & Ways to Save

Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) prices its parking by garage or lot, with the same hourly formula everywhere and a different daily cap in each place. That cap is what matters on a multi-day trip, because it is the most you will pay for one day in that facility. The closest garages cost the most, and the economy options cost noticeably less.

Sky Harbor's rate page does not show a revision date, and the airport notes that online booking can bring lower rates. Rates change, so confirm the current figures at skyharbor.com before you go.

Every garage and lot uses the same hourly formula: a charge for the first hour, then a charge for each additional half hour until the daily maximum applies.

That formula only matters for short stays. A trip of several days will hit the daily cap each day, and the cap is the number to compare.

The table lists the daily cap for each place to park. Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 sit at the top. The economy garages and lots farther out cost less, and the seasonal Park and Walk lot is the cheapest on the list.

The Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 garages share the same cap of $33/day. The West and East economy garages are lower at $19/day, while the uncovered East Economy lot and the 24th Street Station lot are lower still at $16/day.

Sky Harbor sells two premium options in the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 garages.

Valet is the more expensive of the two. Premium parking costs less than valet but more than the standard garage cap, so it suits travelers who want a reserved or priority spot without full valet service. Check the airport's description of what each option includes before you choose.

The right lot depends on how long you are gone and how much walking or riding you will accept.

• Short trips. The terminal garages save time at both ends, and the hourly formula keeps a short stay inexpensive.
• Long trips. The daily cap applies every day, so a lower-cap economy garage adds up to real savings over a week.
• Summer travel. Covered garages keep a parked car out of direct sun, which many Phoenix drivers value. The uncovered East Economy lot trades that shade for a lower cap.
• Seasonal lot. The Park and Walk lot is listed as seasonal, so it may not be open when you travel.

Booking ahead online is one option that the airport mentions for lower rates. Rideshare is an alternative to parking at all. Which one is cheaper depends on where you live and how long you are away, so price the ride against the parking cap for your own trip.

If someone drops you off, you skip parking entirely. For pickups, ask your driver to wait outside the terminal and avoid paying for a garage entry that only lasts a few minutes.

How much is airport parking in Phoenix?

The Terminal 3 garage has a daily maximum of $33/day. The cheapest regular option is the East Economy lot at $16/day, and the seasonal Park and Walk lot is listed at $10/day.

What is the hourly rate at Sky Harbor?

The first hour costs $6, and each additional half hour costs $3 until the daily maximum applies.

Is valet available at Sky Harbor?

Yes. Valet is offered in the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 garages and is listed at $43/day.

What is the cheapest place to park at PHX?

Among the year-round options, the uncovered East Economy lot and the 24th Street Station lot have the lowest daily maximum. The seasonal Park and Walk lot is lower, but it is not open all year.

Should I book Phoenix airport parking in advance?

The airport says online booking can lower the rate. Compare the booked price with the posted daily cap, and read the cancellation terms before you pay.