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LaGuardia Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

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

LGA parking rates at a glance

Economy
$39
per day
Daily / Garage
$45
per day
Valet
$65
per day
Hourly
$7
per hour

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

Parking locations at LGA

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Terminal B Parking GarageGarageAt terminal$45/day
Terminal C Parking GarageGarageAt terminal$45/day
Economy Parking LotEconomy5 min$39/day
LGA ValetValetAt terminal$65/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

LGA parking shuttle information

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

  • Economy Parking Lot 5 min ride ($39/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • LGA is the most expensive major-hub parking in the US — consider Uber or the Q70 bus.
  • The Q70 Select Bus is FREE from Jackson Heights/Woodside — huge cost savings.
  • Economy Lot only saves $6/day; usually not worth the hassle.
  • Off-site lots in Astoria/East Elmhurst can be meaningfully cheaper for long trips.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot (94th Street & 23rd Avenue)

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 LGA?

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 LGA arrival-time guide

LGA parking: frequently asked questions

LaGuardia Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Cell Phone Waiting Lot (94th Street & 23rd Avenue)), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $39/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at LaGuardia Airport is Economy Parking Lot at $39/day. Off-airport lots near New York often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at LaGuardia Airport are approximately: Economy $39/day, standard daily/garage $45/day, valet $65/day, and hourly $7/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.laguardiaairport.com/to-from-airport/parking for the current price.
Yes. LaGuardia Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Cell Phone Waiting Lot (94th Street & 23rd Avenue). It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at LaGuardia 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.
LGA valet is $65/day — $20/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.laguardiaairport.com/to-from-airport/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%.