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Orlando International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

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

MCO parking rates at a glance

Economy
$10
per day
Daily / Garage
$19
per day
Valet
$30
per day
Hourly
$4
per hour

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

Parking locations at MCO

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Economy Lots (Red & Blue)Economy10 min$10/day
Terminal A GarageGarageAt terminal$19/day
Terminal B GarageGarageAt terminal$19/day
Terminal C GarageGarageAt terminal$19/day
MCO ValetValetAt terminal$30/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

MCO parking shuttle information

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

  • Economy Lots (Red & Blue) 10 min ride ($10/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Economy Red and Blue are two of the cheapest major-hub economy rates in the US.
  • Terminal C is the newest garage and often has the most availability.
  • SunRail + Brightline now connect to Terminal C — check train schedules before parking.
  • Off-site Park-N-Go and The Parking Spot on McCoy Rd often undercut Economy.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot on Jetport Drive

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 MCO?

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 MCO arrival-time guide

MCO parking: frequently asked questions

Orlando International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Cell Phone Waiting Lot on Jetport Drive), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $10/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Orlando International Airport is Economy Lots (Red & Blue) at $10/day. Off-airport lots near Orlando often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Orlando International Airport are approximately: Economy $10/day, standard daily/garage $19/day, valet $30/day, and hourly $4/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://orlandoairports.net/parking/ for the current price.
Yes. Orlando International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Cell Phone Waiting Lot on Jetport Drive. It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Orlando 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.
MCO valet is $30/day — $11/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://orlandoairports.net/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%.