Airport parking – two of the most dreaded words in the English language. Your trip is booked and now you have to worry about how to park your car at the airport while you’re gone. Luckily, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has plenty of parking options to choose from. Keep reading for information on the different parking areas and parking rates.
Cell Phone Lot
Instead of circling around the parking lot checking if your passenger has arrived and come out to the curb, take advantage of the free Cell Phone Lot. There are three lots that are available 24 hours. The lots are located east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage and south of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station. Keep in mind that the Cell Phone Lots are designed to be used for 30 minutes or less. You must remain in your vehicle at all times. Parking and leaving your vehicle in the Cell Phone Lot is not permitted.
Each lot is equipped with electronic signs displaying the status of the flights. Once you see that your passenger’s flight has arrived, allow time for them to retrieve their luggage and proceed to the curb before driving over to pick them up.
Valet Parking
Perhaps the easiest and most straightforward way to park your vehicle at the airport is to use Valet parking. Valet parking truly makes Pheonix airport parking simple. You’ll find drop off points at the east end of Level 1 inside of the Terminal 3 garage as well as at the east or west end of Level 4 inside of the Terminal 4 garage. You can choose to book your reservation online in advance or use the walk-up service on your arrival. You can’t put a price on convenience, but if you did, it would be $39 a day. For an additional cost, you can request other services such as an oil change or a car wash.
Garage/Lot Parking
If you don’t mind parking your own car, you have options for that as well. There are several garages and parking lots to choose from. The least expensive are the 24th Street Express Pay Parking area and the uncovered East Economy lot. Both of these parking options will cost you $4 per hour with a daily maximum of $14.
If you would rather have your vehicle protected from the elements, choose one of the garage parking areas. The West and East Economy covered parking garages will cost $4 per hour with a daily maximum of $16. The Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 Garages will come with a fee of $4 per hour with a daily maximum of $30.
All of these options are meant for travelers who need to park their vehicles at the airport for an extended period of time.
Parking Meters
For those who are picking up or dropping off a passenger, you have the option of using the 44th St. Sky Train Station. The parking meters there will cost $4 per hour and are intended for short term parking only. You can choose to ride the Sky Train over to the terminal with your passenger, avoiding needing to drive over to the airport.
What Is The Parking Process?
It’s very easy to make a parking reservation at the Phoenix airport. On the website, enter your parking details including your travel dates and your preferred parking facility. Fill in your personal and payment details and you’re all set. You’ll receive an email confirmation with a barcode that you’ll need to bring with you on the day of your departure. For your convenience, you’ll also have a QR code that you can scan if you’d rather not have to print out your confirmation. You are able to cancel or modify a reservation up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival time.
You may book your parking reservation up to 6 months in advance of your travel date. The earlier you book, the better. If you find that you’ve forgotten to book your parking, you can book on the day of your flight up to 2 hours prior to your arrival time. Note that the maximum number of days you can pre-book is 60. If you need to make special arrangements to park your vehicle for longer, you can contact customer service for assistance.
Parking facilities are accessible 24 hours a day so you’ll be able to drop off or pick up your vehicle no matter what time your flight is. While reservations are not required, it is strongly recommended to book ahead. This guarantees that a space will be available for you when you arrive.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
With Electric Vehicles rising in popularity, it’s important to know where you can charge your vehicle while it’s parked at the airport. No one wants to return home to a car that won’t start. There are several Electric Vehicle charging stations located throughout the parking facilities. Charging station are in Terminal 4 Parking garage and in Terminal 3 Parking Garage. There are a total of 12 charging stations available.
Parking Loyalty Program
You have a chance to save money with the Phoenix Sky Harbor Discount Parking Loyalty Program. When you reserve parking online, just create a customer account and you’re automatically enrolled. The program is free of cost and allows you to earn points with each paid parking reservation. You’ll
earn 10 points for every dollar spent on booking. Points can be redeemed for free parking days. Keep in mind that points expire 1 year from the time they are earned.
Getting Around The Airport
Once you’ve parked your vehicle, you’ll need to get from the parking area to the terminal. If you take advantage of the Terminal parking, it’s just a short walk over to your gate.
The PHX Sky Train also travels to and from the Valley Metro Rail Station at 44th and Washington streets.
From the East Economy lot, including Garages A and B, you can either walk to your gate or take the PHX Sky Train. For your convenience, the Sky Train travels between Terminals 3 and 4 as well as the 24th Street Express Parking.
The Sky Train is free of charge and will accommodate you and your luggage. Arriving and departing every 3-5 minutes, the PHX Sky Train is available 24 hours a day.
Helping Hands
Returning from your trip and finding your vehicle is not in the working order you left it in can be frustrating. Phoenix airport has you covered. Can’t remember where you parked your car? Do you have a flat tire or need a jump? Look for one of the blue parking Assistance Call Boxes located throughout the parking areas. Assistance Call Boxes are available 24/7. The boxes are also equipped with emergency assistance buttons. If you have an emergency, push the call button and someone from the Airport Communication Center will be able to locate you.
Happy Travels
The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is designed to give you a convenient and stress-free parking experience. With several parking options to choose from, there’s sure to be an option that fits your needs. Book a parking space in advance or take your chances when you arrive. Choose Terminal parking and walk to your gate or park a little further out and have an adventure on the Sky Train. Whether you’re dropping off or picking up a passenger or you need to park your own vehicle for an extended period of time, the airport gives you the flexibility you need.
