Parking at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
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Your options for leaving a car at RDU, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
Where to park at RDU
ParkRDU offers four options, with rates effective April 1, 2026. Premier and Central have covered spaces close to the terminals. Express and Economy use free shuttles.
ParkRDU Premier
$8.50 per hour, capped at $34 per day. It is covered, ground-level parking in the main garage, with direct access to both terminals.
ParkRDU Central
$5.70 per hour, capped at $22.75 per day. It has nearly 10,000 covered and outdoor spaces, and is a short walk to both terminals.
ParkRDU Express
$4.65 per hour, capped at $18.50 per day. It has a short shuttle ride to both terminals, with free 24/7 shuttles.
ParkRDU Economy 3
$3.65 per hour for up to four hours, capped at $14.50 per day. It is the lowest-cost on-airport option, with a free shuttle every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day.
- Economy is the cheapest option, and its shuttle runs every 20 minutes around the clock.
- Express suits travelers who want help with heavy luggage, since the shuttle assists with bags.
- Premier is the closest option if you are traveling with a lot of luggage and want to avoid the shuttle.
Reviewed October 9, 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Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date.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 does parking cost at RDU?
Economy is $3.65 per hour for up to four hours, capped at $14.50 per day. Express is $4.65 per hour, capped at $18.50 per day. Central is $5.70 per hour, capped at $22.75 per day. Premier is $8.50 per hour, capped at $34 per day.
Is there a free shuttle to the parking lots at RDU?
Yes. Economy and Express lots have complimentary shuttles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Economy shuttles run about every 20 minutes.