Parking Info

NEW 24 HOUR MAXIMUM PARKING RATES

BWI is served by a comprehensive assortment of parking facilities designed to meet the needs of every airport user — stays of less than an hour in close, covered, premium spaces, to parking for more than a week on super economical long-term lots. Uniformed security police patrol all of BWI's parking lots, and regularly scheduled shuttles assure swift and comfortable movement of passengers and baggage to and from the airport.

For more information on BWI's parking services contact Maryland Parking at 410-859-9230 or toll-free 1-800-I FLY BWI (1-800-435-9294).

Complimentary Parking Services
As well, patrons of BWI’s parking facilities have access to a host of other customer services on an as-needed basis. For example, we’d be happy to provide jumper cable services for a dead battery, change or inflate your tires, and assist with opening your car doors if your keys are locked inside. (Note this service is only possible when it can be done without any damage to the vehicle). Call box locations in BWI's parking facilities provide more details.

For the most up-to-date parking information, please listen to radio station 1040 AM as you approach the terminal. All parking lot shuttles operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For your convenience, all parking lots accept most major credit cards. Parking rates are subject to change. Parking lots or garages may become filled and close. Patrons may have to park at other available lots at posted rates.

Hourly Garage - Closest to the Terminal

Hourly parking is located in this convenient garage offering the closest parking available near the terminal. With easy entrance and exit on I-195, the garage is ideal for short weekday business trips. "Smart parking" has been installed throughout the garage. Let us guide you to an empty space.

As always, you can pay before you return to your car with our "Pay & Go" machines, located in the Sky Bridges connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal. The first 30 minutes in the garage is FREE, each half hour thereafter is $2.00, up to a maximum of $20 for the day.

Daily Garage - More Covered Parking Available Only at BWI

BWI's Daily Parking Garage is located at MD 170 and Elm Road. From 195 exit at 1-A. The garage has 8,400 spaces for daily use in close proximity to the Airport terminal. As well SMART Park technology has been installed throughout the garage. Let the green lights be your guide to an empty space. Rates are $2.00 per hour to a 24-hour max of $10. Frequent shuttle bus service is provided from the garage to the terminal.

Express Parking - Current Sale $9.00/day with coupon through September 1, 2008

Express Parking provides customers at BWI with a personalized, efficient parking experience. Motorists who park at an Express Parking space are picked-up by a shuttle directly at that space. Upon returning to the lot, the shuttles deliver customers and luggage directly to your vehicle. Regular rates are $3 per hour up to $14 per day.

*** SALE EXTENDED ***** Now you can enjoy Express for Less at $9.00/day with the coupon
through September 1, 2008.

Visit www.bwiexpressserviceparking.com for details and coupon. When the Express lot is full, this courtesy extends to the Daily Garage directly across the street. Please show the coupon to the cashier upon exit.

The Express Parking lot is located on Elm Road across from BWI's Daily Garage. Take exit 1-A off of 195. The Express Parking lot is served by 11 brightly painted shuttle buses.

Long Term Parking

Long-Term parking lots are served by closely scheduled shuttle buses to assure that you make your flight comfortably and quickly. Covered passenger collection points make this parking service convenient even during inclement weather, and the economical rates make these lots the vacationers' choice. Rates are $1 per hour, up to a maximum of $8 per day.

Cell Phone Lot - It's Free!

BWI has a free cell phone lot for patrons waiting for a phone call from an arriving passenger at the terminal for a pick-up. By using the lot, motorist can avoid circling BWI airport roadways while waiting for incoming passengers. The lot has 50 parking spaces and provides for quick access to the terminal to meet your guests.

The lot is located across from the entrance to the Daily parking garage on Elm Road and in front of the ESP lot. From 195 take exit 1-A.

Pre-Pay Parking for Quick Exit

There are a total of six “Pay-and-Go” machines in the Skywalk connecting the Hourly Garage to the BWI Airport Terminal, allowing travelers to pre-pay parking fees, saving time and money, before exiting the hourly garage through an automated toll lane or staffed toll lane.

When using BWI’s hourly garage, travelers should keep their parking voucher with them when going into the airport. Before returning to the garage, customers can use the yellow Pay-and-Go machines to pay their parking fee with cash or credit. The parking voucher will be validated and returned, providing customers with an additional 30 minutes free to return to their cars and exit the garage.

Pay-and-Go machines are located in the Concourse A, B and D Skywalks.

There are also 8 Pay-and-Go machines in the Daily Garage located at the bus lobby areas.

Please click here to view the parking map.

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