BWI parking: on-site vs off-site

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On-site airport parking

The airport offers four park-and-fly options: the Hourly Garage, the Daily Garage, Express Parking and Long Term Parking.

• Hourly Garage: the closest option, covered, with direct access to the terminal. Posted at $6 per hour / $30 per day when checked on Oct 19, 2026.
• Daily Garage: 8,400 covered spaces with shuttles to the terminal. Posted at $16 per day when checked on Oct 19, 2026.
• Express Parking: 1,400 spaces, with a free shuttle from 8 covered bus-shelter stops.
• Long Term Parking: the airport describes it as its most economical option, with more than 10,000 spaces and covered shelter stops.

Parking shuttles run 24/7, about every 10–15 minutes; delays are possible. Rates change, so check bwiairport.com for current prices.

Good to know

• The Daily Garage has 8’2″ clearance (Level 2: 11 ft). The Hourly Garage has 6’8″ on Levels 1–3 and 8 ft on Levels 4–6.
• Oversized vehicles that need more than one space can’t be accommodated.
• Lots can fill up and close; drivers are then sent to other lots at the posted rates.
• Take a photo of your space number or bus stop number.

Off-site parking

Private lots near the airport run their own shuttles, which pick up at off-site parking shuttle stops on the terminal lower level. Reserving ahead locks in a rate and a space. Compare shuttle frequency, whether the lot is covered, and reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest on-airport parking at BWI?

BWI’s Long Term Parking lots, which the airport lists at $11 per day, all-inclusive.

Where are the BWI Long Term lots?

Off MD 162 (Aviation Blvd.) between S. Camp Meade Road and Andover Road. GPS addresses: Lot A 7160 Aviation Blvd and Lot B 7161 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, MD 21240.

Can oversized vehicles park in BWI Long Term?

No. The airport says it cannot accommodate oversized vehicles that need more than one space.

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