Sacramento Airport parking (SMF): lots and prices compared
Official Sacramento International Airport parking in one place — what each option costs for your trip, how you get to the terminal, and where it's covered. Prices come from the airport's own website.
Prices checked October 14, 2026
Price change ahead: Announced on 17 Sep 2026: when the new Garage 2 opens (later in 2026), daily maximums go from $12 to $14 (Economy), $14 to $19 (Daily Lot) and $21 to $28 (garage parking). No further rise in 2027; from 1 Jan 2028 rates go up $1 a year through 2031. No exact date has been announced.
Lowest SMF parking prices from fixed posted rates, checked October 14, 2026:
$121 day · South Economy Lot
$363 days · South Economy Lot
$847 days · South Economy Lot
What parking costs for your dates
Enter when you drop the car off and pick it up.
The calculator estimates the cost from each lot's posted rates — hourly steps, daily maximum and weekly cap where there is one.
Your stay: 3 days 10 h. Estimated from each lot's posted rates, cheapest first; the amount charged at the exit can differ.
1South Economy LotOfficial Sacramento International AirportLowest$48[1][2]
2East Economy LotOfficial Sacramento International Airport$48[1][2]
3West Economy LotOfficial Sacramento International Airport Closed when we checked$48[1][2]
4Daily LotOfficial Sacramento International Airport$56[1][2]
5Garage 1Official Sacramento International Airport$84[1][2]
Stays over 24 hours: each full 24 hours at the daily maximum; the extra hours at the short-stay rate until they reach the daily maximum (the airport does not spell out how it charges the extra hours).
The airport has announced higher daily maximums when Garage 2 opens later in 2026, with no exact date yet: Economy $14, Daily Lot $19, garage $28. This estimate uses today's rates.
SMF parking options compared
Cost for exactly 1, 3 and 7 days (24-hour periods) from the posted rates. The lowest price in each column is highlighted.
Over 3 h 30 min: the full daily maximum, $21 per 24 hours
$2 for each 30 minutes or part of it until the stay passes 3½ hours; after that the full $21 daily maximum is charged for each 24-hour period, so a stay of more than 3½ hours (up to 24 hours) costs $21. The airport has announced garage parking will rise to $28 a day when Garage 2 opens later in 2026.
Type
Garage
Cover
Covered
To terminal
Walk to terminal — Covered garage for both terminals with pedestrian bridges on the 3rd floor (Terminal A) and 5th floor (Terminal B); no shuttle inside the garage
Height limit
8 ft 2 in
Payment
Credit or debit card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover) when leaving; cash only at pay-on-foot kiosks in Garage 1 and outside Door 1 at Terminal B
EV charging
Free charging stations near the Terminal A and Terminal B elevators; normal parking fee applies
Accessible parking
Designated spaces for vehicles with a disabled plate or placard, at the posted rate
Reservations
not offered
Covered · Walk to both terminals · Free EV charging · 8 ft 2 in clearance
Over 2 h 30 min: the full daily maximum, $14 per 24 hours
$2 for each 30 minutes or part of it until the stay passes 2½ hours; after that the full $14 daily maximum is charged for each 24-hour period. Vehicles longer than 21 ft pay double. The airport has announced the Daily Lot will rise to $19 a day when Garage 2 opens later in 2026.
Type
Daily
To terminal
Shuttle to terminal — Lot before the garage entrance on Airport Boulevard, with a free shuttle to both terminals (shown as "Daily A" on the airport's live availability board)
Shuttle
every 15–20 minutes, 24 hours
Payment
Credit or debit card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover) when leaving; cash only at pay-on-foot kiosks in Garage 1 and outside Door 1 at Terminal B
EV charging
Four Level 2 chargers and one paddle charger; charging is free, normal parking fee applies
Accessible parking
Designated spaces for vehicles with a disabled plate or placard, at the posted rate; shuttle buses are lift-equipped
Over 2 hours: the full daily maximum, $12 per 24 hours
$2 for each 30 minutes or part of it until the stay passes 2 hours; after that the full $12 daily maximum is charged for each 24-hour period. The airport has announced Economy will rise to $14 a day when Garage 2 opens later in 2026.
Type
Economy
To terminal
Shuttle to terminal — South of the airport roadway system; shuttle only, no pedestrian walkway to the terminals; the airport says to allow up to 60 minutes from parking to the terminal
Shuttle
every 25–30 minutes, 24 hours
Payment
Credit or debit card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover) when leaving; cash only at pay-on-foot kiosks in Garage 1 and outside Door 1 at Terminal B
EV charging
Not available
Accessible parking
Designated spaces for vehicles with a disabled plate or placard, at the posted rate; shuttle buses are lift-equipped
Over 2 hours: the full daily maximum, $12 per 24 hours
$2 for each 30 minutes or part of it until the stay passes 2 hours; after that the full $12 daily maximum is charged for each 24-hour period. The airport has announced Economy will rise to $14 a day when Garage 2 opens later in 2026.
Type
Economy
To terminal
Shuttle to terminal — East of the terminals near Airport Boulevard; shuttle only, no pedestrian walkway to the terminals; the airport says to allow up to 60 minutes from parking to the terminal
Shuttle
every 25–30 minutes, 24 hours
Payment
Credit or debit card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover) when leaving; cash only at pay-on-foot kiosks in Garage 1 and outside Door 1 at Terminal B
EV charging
Not available
Accessible parking
Designated spaces for vehicles with a disabled plate or placard, at the posted rate; shuttle buses are lift-equipped
Closed when we checked The airport's live parking board showed this lot as closed when we checked on October 14, 2026. SMF lots can fill and close without notice, so check the board before you go.
Up to 30 min: $2
Each additional 30 min: $2 (up to 2 hours)
Over 2 hours: the full daily maximum, $12 per 24 hours
$2 for each 30 minutes or part of it until the stay passes 2 hours; after that the full $12 daily maximum is charged for each 24-hour period. The airport has announced Economy will rise to $14 a day when Garage 2 opens later in 2026.
Type
Economy
To terminal
Shuttle to terminal — West of the terminals along Airport Boulevard; shuttle only, no pedestrian walkway to the terminals; the airport says to allow up to 60 minutes from parking to the terminal
Shuttle
every 25–30 minutes, 24 hours
Payment
Credit or debit card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard, Discover) when leaving; cash only at pay-on-foot kiosks in Garage 1 and outside Door 1 at Terminal B
EV charging
Not available
Accessible parking
Designated spaces for vehicles with a disabled plate or placard, at the posted rate; shuttle buses are lift-equipped
Near the Interstate 5 entrance/exit, with access to both terminals; the airport also calls it the Cell Phone Lot.
Free; 3-hour limit; vehicles must be attended at all times.
Portable restrooms, free Wi-Fi, paid EV charging (DC fast and Level 2).
The rental car terminal on airport property, where all on-airport rental companies are located.
Return the car at the rental car terminal (the airport says you can drop it off as early as 4:00 a.m.), then take the free rental car shuttle: it runs 24 hours, about every 10 minutes, and each shuttle is assigned to one terminal, so check the sign. Allow 25–35 minutes to reach your terminal; waits can be longer 4–10 a.m. and 8 p.m.–midnight.
Companies listed by the airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless Car Rental, Thrifty, Zipcar.
Official airport address: 6900 Airport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95837.
Garage 2, a new six-story garage next to Terminal B (about 5,500 spaces), is under construction and listed as opening in fall 2026. Its prices are not yet published.
Parking cannot be reserved today: every lot is first-come, first-served. The airport plans to start parking reservations in 2027.
Lots can fill and close without notice, most often the garage and Economy. When Economy is full, drivers are sent to the Daily Lot and pay its rate. The airport's live board shows open spaces per lot; a lot may close when about 250 spaces are left.
All paid lots can be used for long trips; for trips longer than three weeks the airport asks you to call (916) 874-0825 first.
Vehicles longer than 21 ft are charged double; the garage clearance is 8 ft 2 in.
For a dead battery or help finding your car in a lot or the garage, call (916) 874-0825.
Waiting at the terminal curb is not allowed; unattended or waiting vehicles are ticketed or towed. Use the free waiting area instead.
Terminals A and B are separate buildings; walking between them through the parking garage takes about 10 minutes, or take the Daily Lot shuttle.
Live shuttle tracking is available on the airport website.
Wi-Fi is not provided in the garage or parking lots.
Hotel packages: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas (2981 Advantage Way) offers a "Park, Stay & Go" rate with 2 weeks of free parking (1 car per reservation) and its free airport shuttle. Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas (2101 River Plaza Drive) mentions a Park & Fly rate but does not publish its terms; its parking fee is charged per night to registered guests.
SMF parking questions
How much is parking at Sacramento Airport per day?
The airport's posted daily maximums: $12 at South Economy Lot, East Economy Lot and West Economy Lot; $14 at Daily Lot; $21 at Garage 1. Shorter stays cost less at lots with hourly rates. Prices were checked on the airport's own website; taxes or fees are mentioned separately where the airport lists them.
What is the cheapest long-term parking at Sacramento Airport?
For a 7-day trip, the lowest fixed posted rate we found is $84 at South Economy Lot.
Is there covered parking at Sacramento Airport?
Yes: Garage 1. For 3 days: Garage 1 $63.
What is the height limit in Sacramento Airport parking?
Garage 1: 8 ft 2 in.
Where can I wait to pick someone up at Sacramento Airport?
Use the Free Waiting Area. Near the Interstate 5 entrance/exit, with access to both terminals; the airport also calls it the Cell Phone Lot. Free; 3-hour limit; vehicles must be attended at all times.
Where do I return a rental car at Sacramento Airport?
The rental car terminal on airport property, where all on-airport rental companies are located. Return the car at the rental car terminal (the airport says you can drop it off as early as 4:00 a.m.), then take the free rental car shuttle: it runs 24 hours, about every 10 minutes, and each shuttle is assigned to one terminal, so check the sign. Allow 25–35 minutes to reach your terminal; waits can be longer 4–10 a.m. and 8 p.m.–midnight.
Are Sacramento Airport parking prices going up?
Announced on 17 Sep 2026: when the new Garage 2 opens (later in 2026), daily maximums go from $12 to $14 (Economy), $14 to $19 (Daily Lot) and $21 to $28 (garage parking). No further rise in 2027; from 1 Jan 2028 rates go up $1 a year through 2031. No exact date has been announced.
Can I reserve parking at Sacramento Airport?
Parking cannot be reserved today: every lot is first-come, first-served. The airport plans to start parking reservations in 2027.
What happens when Sacramento Airport parking is full?
Lots can fill and close without notice, most often the garage and Economy. When Economy is full, drivers are sent to the Daily Lot and pay its rate. The airport's live board shows open spaces per lot; a lot may close when about 250 spaces are left.
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