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Philadelphia International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

Compare every parking option at PHL: economy and long-term lots, terminal garages, valet, and the cell phone waiting lot. All rates below are current published Philadelphia airport parking prices.

PHL parking rates at a glance

Economy
$13
per day
Daily / Garage
$26
per day
Valet
$45
per day
Hourly
$5
per hour

Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official PHL parking page before your trip.

Parking locations at PHL

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Economy ParkingEconomy10 min$13/day
Garage A (Terminals A-B)GarageAt terminal$26/day
Garage B (Terminals C-D)GarageAt terminal$26/day
Garage C (Terminals E-F)GarageAt terminal$26/day
PHL ValetValetAt terminal$45/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

PHL parking shuttle information

1 lot at PHL provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.

  • Economy Parking 10 min ride ($13/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • SEPTA Airport Line is $6.75 from Center City and drops at every terminal.
  • Economy shuttle runs every 10 min and saves $13/day vs. garage.
  • Off-site Preferred Parking and The Parking Spot offer covered spots.
  • Garages connect to terminals via covered walkway — good for bad weather.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Island Ave)

Use the cell phone lot when picking up arriving passengers. It is free and lets you wait until your passenger calls you to the curb, avoiding short-term parking fees.

How early should I arrive if I'm parking at PHL?

If you are parking, add extra time to your arrival window:

  • Terminal garage: +15 minutes on top of your normal arrival time.
  • Economy / off-site + shuttle: +25-35 minutes for the shuttle ride and wait.
  • Valet: +5-10 minutes for drop-off handoff.
See the full PHL arrival-time guide

PHL parking: frequently asked questions

Philadelphia International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Island Ave)), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $13/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Philadelphia International Airport is Economy Parking at $13/day. Off-airport lots near Philadelphia often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Philadelphia International Airport are approximately: Economy $13/day, standard daily/garage $26/day, valet $45/day, and hourly $5/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.phl.org/parking for the current price.
Yes. Philadelphia International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Island Ave). It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Philadelphia International Airport, add 15 minutes on top of your normal arrival window. For economy or off-site parking with shuttle service, add 25-35 minutes to account for the shuttle ride and wait. See our best-time-to-arrive calculator for a personalized recommendation.
PHL valet is $45/day — $19/day more than self-park. Valet is worth it for very short trips, bad weather, mobility concerns, or late-night arrivals when shuttles are infrequent. For trips longer than 2-3 days, economy + shuttle almost always saves more than the time it costs.
Yes. Reserving on-airport parking at https://www.phl.org/parking typically saves 10-30% versus drive-up rates and guarantees a spot during busy holiday travel. Off-airport lots via third-party booking sites can save another 30-50%.