Parking · Washington · Reagan
Cheap DCA parking — compared
The cheapest DCA parking starts around $7/day at an off-airport lot with a shuttle. Closer garages and valet cost more but get you to security faster. Here's every lot, sorted by price.
How much is parking at DCA?
Lots near DCA by price
DCA Economy Lot
Economy
$7/ day15 min from the terminal · 11-min shuttle
CheapestDCA Park & Fly
Off-site
$13/ day11 min from the terminal · 8-min shuttle
Free cancellationDCA Daily Garage
Garage
$19/ day6-min walk to security · no shuttle
DCA Premier Valet
Valet
$34/ day3-min walk to security · no shuttle
Free cancellation
On-airport vs off-airport DCA parking
The closest lot isn't always the cheapest. On-airport garages and valet get you to the terminal in minutes; economy and off-site lots save real money but add a shuttle ride. Pick the trade-off that fits your morning.
Reserving ahead locks your price and your spot — many lots offer free cancellation, so plans can change. No markup, no countdown timers.
Which type of DCA parking fits your trip?
Parking by type DCA
- Long-term DCA parkingMulti-day trips — compare the total cost across your whole trip.
- Economy DCA parkingThe budget on-airport lot, with a shuttle to the terminal.
- DCA daily parking ratesThe on-airport garage — no shuttle, a short walk to security.
- Off-airport parking near DCAPrivate park-and-fly lots — often the cheapest rate of all.
- DCA valet parkingCurbside hand-off — the fastest way from car to security.
Flying from a different airport? See All airport parking, compared for every major U.S. airport's cheapest and closest lots.
Before you go DCA
Live DCA security wait timesSee today's waits by checkpoint and your exact Leave-By Time.
Planning your Leave-By Time? Add your parking drive plus the shuttle to your buffer — a cheaper lot can mean 20 extra minutes before you reach security.