San Francisco Airport Parking Solutions

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San Francisco International Airport (SFO), was ranked in 2008 as the 10th largest airport in the United States in terms of passengers by the Airports Council International (SFO served a grand total of 37,405,467 passengers last year). Being a major airport, SFO has a full range of parking facilities available. It can still be a complicated task to park there, but if you know where to go, the hassle can be less.

International Parking Garages
There are two International Parking Garages, A and G, located on the north and south sides of the airport. They're a 10-minute walk from the International Terminals, which you can access via pedestrian tunnel as well. You can also access all the other terminals from the International Parking Garages by taking the AirTrain, which circles the entire airport. Prices are $2 for every 20 minutes and $20 for 24 hours.

The Domestic Parking Garage
The Domestic Parking Garage is the best choice for short term parking. The Domestic Flight terminals are a 5-minute walk away from the Parking Garage and are accessed via pedestrian tunnels. To find the Domestic Parking Garage, just follow the "Domestic Terminal" signs under the "International Terminal", and then the "hourly parking" signs. Prices are $2 for 20minutes, with a max limit of $33 for 24 hours.

SFO Long Term Parking Lots
SFO's new Long-Term parking facilities are the most economical indoor parking facilities available. It's $14 per day and passengers can a quick (and free) shuttle to gets them to the main terminals within minutes.

Off-Site Parking
Off-site parking facilities offer an affordable and convenient option if you're in need of long term airport parking. Off-site parking can save you a few dollars and lets you avoid the hassle of driving in a crowded airport. Most off-site lots offer free shuttle services to and from the terminals.

Cell Phone Waiting Lot
If you're just picking up a passenger and don't want to go through the hassle of parking in a paid spot at all, you can use the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot. Just find spot in the Cell Phone Lot and wait for your passenger to call upon arrival. You can pick them up at the pick-up zones or meet them at the lot itself. There is a 60-minute wait limit.