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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

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

ATL parking rates at a glance

Economy
$14
per day
Daily / Garage
$36
per day
Valet
$45
per day
Hourly
$4
per hour

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

Parking locations at ATL

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
ATL West EconomyEconomy10 min$14/day
Park-Ride WestEconomy12 min$14/day
North Terminal DeckGarageAt terminal$36/day
South Terminal DeckGarageAt terminal$36/day
Hourly Deck (Domestic)Hourly2 min$36/day
ATL ValetValetAt terminal$45/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

ATL parking shuttle information

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

  • ATL West Economy 10 min ride ($14/day)
  • Park-Ride West 12 min ride ($14/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Book ATL West Economy online at least 48 hours ahead for the best rate.
  • Off-site lots on Sullivan Road and Camp Creek Parkway often beat on-site by 40%+.
  • Cell phone lot is on Riverdale Road — free, with flight info board.
  • Avoid the Hourly Deck for stays over 4 hours; it is the most expensive option.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Riverdale Road (free, free flight-info screen)

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 ATL?

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 ATL arrival-time guide

ATL parking: frequently asked questions

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Riverdale Road (free, free flight-info screen)), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $14/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL West Economy at $14/day. Off-airport lots near Atlanta often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are approximately: Economy $14/day, standard daily/garage $36/day, valet $45/day, and hourly $4/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.atl.com/parking/ for the current price.
Yes. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Riverdale Road (free, free flight-info screen). It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta 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.
ATL valet is $45/day — $9/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.atl.com/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%.