Parking · San Diego
Cheap SAN parking — compared
The cheapest SAN parking starts around $9/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 SAN?
Lots near SAN by price
SAN Park & Fly
Off-site
$9/ day8 min from the terminal · 7-min shuttle
CheapestFree cancellationSAN Economy Lot
Economy
$11/ day16 min from the terminal · 9-min shuttle
SAN Daily Garage
Garage
$16/ day4-min walk to security · no shuttle
SAN Terminal Garage
Garage
$27/ day4-min walk to security · no shuttle
SAN Premier Valet
Valet
$33/ day2-min walk to security · no shuttle
Free cancellation
On-airport vs off-airport SAN 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 SAN parking fits your trip?
Parking by type SAN
- Long-term SAN parkingMulti-day trips — compare the total cost across your whole trip.
- Economy SAN parkingThe budget on-airport lot, with a shuttle to the terminal.
- SAN daily parking ratesThe on-airport garage — no shuttle, a short walk to security.
- Off-airport parking near SANPrivate park-and-fly lots — often the cheapest rate of all.
- SAN 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 SAN
Live SAN 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.