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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

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

SEA parking rates at a glance

Economy
$30
per day
Daily / Garage
$40
per day
Valet
$55
per day
Hourly
$6
per hour

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

Parking locations at SEA

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
SEA Terminal GarageGarageAt terminal$40/day
Doug Fox Airport ParkingOff-site10 min$20/day
MasterPark LotsOff-site10 min$22/day
SEA ValetValetAt terminal$55/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

SEA parking shuttle information

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

  • Doug Fox Airport Parking 10 min ride ($20/day)
  • MasterPark Lots 10 min ride ($22/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • SEA does not have an on-airport economy lot — off-site is the cheap option.
  • Link Light Rail from downtown is $3 and drops you at the terminal.
  • Book garage online for up to 20% off drive-up rates.
  • Doug Fox and MasterPark are the highest-rated off-site options near SEA.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot off S 170th Street

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 SEA?

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 SEA arrival-time guide

SEA parking: frequently asked questions

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Cell Phone Waiting Lot off S 170th Street), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $30/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is Doug Fox Airport Parking at $20/day. Off-airport lots near Seattle often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are approximately: Economy $30/day, standard daily/garage $40/day, valet $55/day, and hourly $6/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.portseattle.org/page/parking for the current price.
Yes. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Cell Phone Waiting Lot off S 170th Street. It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Seattle-Tacoma 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.
SEA valet is $55/day — $15/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.portseattle.org/page/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%.