Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority

Dulles International Airport

Parking Rates at Dulles International Airport effective June 1, 2008

Note: in all parking areas, parking is complimentary (no charge) if you exit within 10 minutes after entering.  Customers are encouraged to use the complimentary Cell Phone Waiting Area as an alternative to parking facilities while waiting in vehicles to pick up passengers.

HOURLY PARKING LOT - Located directly in front of the Main Terminal within walking distance.  Ideal for stays of less than 2 hours. Rates:

  • $4 per hour or fraction
  • $36 maximum for 24 hours.

VALET PARKING LOT - Located within the Hourly Parking Lot, also directly in front of Main Terminal.  No reservations necessary. Phone number 703-572-4540. Rates:

  • $30 for the first 24 hours
  • $19 for each additional day

DAILY GARAGE 1 and 2 - Both garages are connected to the Main Terminal by covered walkways.  There is also free Shuttle Service 24/7.  Easy vehicle access from the circular roadway in front of the Main Terminal.  Rates:

  • $4 per half hour or fraction
  • $17 maximum for 24 hours.

ECONOMY PARKING LOT - Includes the Blue, Green, Gold and Purple sections.  Located away from the Main Terminal and served by free shuttles 24/7.  The lot is easily accessed from the Dulles Access Highway.  Follow the signs to "Economy Parking."  Rates:

  • $5 per hour or fraction
  • $10 maximum for 24 hours.

The following forms of payment are accepted, at Pay & Go machines or at the vehicle exit: Cash, American Express, Diners, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa.

CELL PHONE WAITING AREA - For drivers who wait in the vehicle for arriving passengers and is limited to one hour.  There is no charge. Click here for details and directions. 

Notice to all Patrons using Dulles Parking Lots
Vehicles parked in any parking lot for more than 45 days will be towed at the owner's risk and expense. Towing: $125.00; Storage: $15.00 per 24-hour period. Towing fee may be greater if performed by a third-party contractor.

Vehicle Height Restrictions

  • Hourly Lot is 10' 6"  
  • Daily Garages are 8' 2"
  • Economy Lot is 14'
Parking Services at Dulles

Dulles Parking Customer Service (703) 572-4500.  The following services are available at this number, from your shuttle driver, or from call boxes in the parking lots:
 
  • General questions about lots and rates
  • "Jump Start" and air for low tires
  • Vehicle location service
Parking for Patrons with Disabilities
Handicapped-accessible parking is provided in the Hourly lot, the Daily Parking Garages on the first level, and at the Economy parking lots in spaces adjacent to the shuttle bus stops. Disabled-Accessible courtesy shuttle service is available between the Economy parking lots and the Main Terminal by calling (703) 572-4500. This service may also be requested in the Economy parking lots by using Customer Assistance Call Boxes.

Call Box Locations
Call boxes are available on all levels of the Daily Garages and at the following Economy lot shuttle stops:

Parking lot Shuttle stop locations with a call box
BLUE 3, 5, 7, and 9
GREEN 11, 14, 15, 16, and 18
GOLD 19, 21, 25, and 26
PURPLE 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8

Questions or Comments
Questions or comments about our parking or other ground transportation can be sent to: IAD Ground Transportation (click here)