Parking · San Francisco
Cheap SFO parking — compared
The cheapest SFO 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 SFO?
Lots near SFO by price
SFO Economy Lot
Economy
$7/ day13 min from the terminal · 11-min shuttle
CheapestSFO Park & Fly
Off-site
$10/ day9 min from the terminal · 9-min shuttle
Free cancellationSFO Daily Garage
Garage
$20/ day3-min walk to security · no shuttle
SFO Terminal Garage
Garage
$26/ day2-min walk to security · no shuttle
SFO Premier Valet
Valet
$33/ day4-min walk to security · no shuttle
Free cancellation
On-airport vs off-airport SFO 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 SFO parking fits your trip?
Parking by type SFO
- Long-term SFO parkingMulti-day trips — compare the total cost across your whole trip.
- Economy SFO parkingThe budget on-airport lot, with a shuttle to the terminal.
- SFO daily parking ratesThe on-airport garage — no shuttle, a short walk to security.
- Off-airport parking near SFOPrivate park-and-fly lots — often the cheapest rate of all.
- SFO 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 SFO
Live SFO 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.