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Parking at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Baltimore, Maryland KBWI #26 US airport by passengers

Your options for leaving a car at BWI, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.

Where to park at BWI

BWI has four park-and-fly options plus the rail station garage. The airport parking page lists live availability and rates. The rates below were set in July 2024, the first increase since 2009, and the airport page still shows them.

  • Hourly Garage

    $6 per hour, with a $30 daily maximum. It is the closest and has covered parking with the fastest access to the terminal. It has nearly 5,000 spaces.

  • Daily Garage

    $16 per day. Covered parking with 8,400 spaces and frequent shuttles to the terminal.

  • Express Parking

    $14 per day. The lot has 1,400 spaces and free shuttle service from eight covered bus shelters.

  • Long-Term Parking

    $11 per day, the most economical option. Two surface lots on Aviation Boulevard (MD 162) have more than 10,000 spaces and covered shuttle stops.

  • BWI Rail Station garage

    $12 per day, operated by the Maryland Transit Administration, with 3,187 public spaces and a free shuttle to the terminal.

  • Lots can fill up and close. When that happens, drivers are sent to other lots at the posted rates.
  • Allow extra time for shuttle rides. The airport warns that shuttle and rail delays are possible, so arrive about two hours before departure.

Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date. Use the parking cost calculator to compare options for your trip length.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at BWI?

Long-Term is $11 a day, Express is $14 a day, the Daily Garage is $16 a day, and the Hourly Garage is $6 an hour up to $30 a day. The BWI Rail Station garage is $12 a day.

Where is the Long-Term parking lot?

Two surface lots off Aviation Boulevard (MD 162), between South Camp Meade Road and Andover Road. Together they hold more than 10,000 spaces, and the covered shuttle stops show real-time arrival times.

What happens if a parking lot is full?

Lots and garages can close when full. Drivers are then directed to other available lots at the posted rates, so check the live page before you drive.