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Miami International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

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

MIA parking rates at a glance

Economy
$17
per day
Daily / Garage
$21
per day
Valet
$35
per day
Hourly
$5
per hour

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

Parking locations at MIA

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Dolphin GarageGarage5 min$21/day
Flamingo GarageGarage5 min$21/day
Economy LotEconomy10 min$17/day
Park & Ride (Off-Site)Off-site15 min$14/day
MIA ValetValetAt terminal$35/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

MIA parking shuttle information

2 lots at MIA provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.

  • Economy Lot 10 min ride ($17/day)
  • Park & Ride (Off-Site) 15 min ride ($14/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Dolphin and Flamingo garages connect to all terminals via the MIA Mover.
  • Metrorail Orange Line from downtown drops you at the MIA station — $2.25 one way.
  • Park & Ride on NW 36th Street is often under $15/day with free shuttle.
  • Economy Lot is a short walk + shuttle away — save a few dollars for multi-day trips.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: NW 42nd Avenue Cell Phone Lot

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 MIA?

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 MIA arrival-time guide

MIA parking: frequently asked questions

Miami International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (NW 42nd Avenue Cell Phone Lot), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $17/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Miami International Airport is Park & Ride (Off-Site) at $14/day. Off-airport lots near Miami often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Miami International Airport are approximately: Economy $17/day, standard daily/garage $21/day, valet $35/day, and hourly $5/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.miami-airport.com/parking.asp for the current price.
Yes. Miami International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at NW 42nd Avenue Cell Phone Lot. It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Miami 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.
MIA valet is $35/day — $14/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.miami-airport.com/parking.asp 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%.