SFO Parking

San Francisco Parking Guide

San Francisco Airport (SFO) is the largest of the three Bay Area airports, followed by OAK, the Oakland International Airport and then SJC, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Driving to SFO can often be a complicated mess, between finding the right terminal, finding where to park and navigating through traffic. We’ve created a handy guide for all of your SFO airport parking needs, be they long or short term parking. If you’re looking for public transportation to SFO or even a few tips to navigate the airport, we’ve also included those!

SFO Offsite Parking Lot Options

Anza Parking: When you reserve parking here, you’ll also get access to the SFO airport shuttle that runs every 7-10 minutes and complimentary luggage assistance. With 24/7 access and the option of uncovered self-parking or uncovered valet parking, you have plenty of options when reserving here.

Price: from $13.99/day
Distance from airport: 3.0 miles
Address: 615 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, California, US 94010

Burlingame Airport Parking: Looking for an uncovered self parking lot? This offsite SFO airport parking lot is open 24/7 and handicap-accessible. The shuttle runs from 4 a.m to 12:40 a.m. every day at 20-minute intervals.

Price: from $13.00/day
Distance from airport: 4.0 miles
Address: 620 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, California, US 94010

Aloft San Francisco Airport: If you have a late-night or early-morning flight, you’ll appreciate that not only is this uncovered self-parking lot accessible 24/7, but the shuttle also runs 24/7 at 15-20 minute intervals. It is also handicap accessible and near SFO airport.

Price: from $14.00/day
Distance from airport: 2.3 miles
Address: 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, California, US 94030

Travelcar: The uncovered valet parking lot at Travelcar is accessible between 6 a.m. and midnight. If you want to get your car washed before picking it up, you can request it from this lot! Their complimentary airport transfer is also through Uber and Lyft. Be aware of the large van charge, this may not be your best option if you have a large car.

Price: from $25.00/day
Distance from airport: 2.3 miles
Address: 1288 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, California, US 94010

SkyPark: Not only does SkyPark have 24/7 accessibility to their lots and on-demand shuttle service, they understand that travel rush when you don’t have enough time to stop for food. They have complimentary newspapers, coffee, fruit and doughnuts in the morning for those days. They also offer car care and car washes while you’re away. You can choose between uncovered valet parking and indoor valet parking.

Price: from $17.00/day
Distance from airport: 3.0 miles
Address: 1000 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno, California, US 94066

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North: For uncovered self parking reservations, Hilton Garden Inn has handicap-accessible lots and security cameras on the premise for added security. It’s open 24/7, and the shuttle runs every 38 minutes between 4 a.m and 12:16 a.m.

Price: from $13.99/day
Distance from airport: 5.2 miles
Address: 670 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, California, US 94080

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport: Security cameras and an exterior fence surround the uncovered valet parking and uncovered self-parking available at this lot. The lot and your car are accessible 24/7, though the shuttle’s hours are limited to 4 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Price: from $11.00/day
Distance from airport: 4.4 miles
Address: 1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, California, US 94010

Embassy Suites Hilton SFO: If you’re looking for a handicap-accessible lot, the Embassy Suites offer just that. They also have a complimentary shuttle that runs every 30 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. The uncovered self-parking lots are accessible 24/7.

Price: from $12.99/day
Distance from airport: 3.3 miles
Address: 250 Gateway Blvd., San Francisco, California, US 94080

Days Inn San Francisco International Airport West: Open between 4 a.m. and midnight, this lot offers uncovered self-parking for San Francisco International Airport. It is handicap-accessible and open from 4 a.m. to midnight. The lot also offers a complimentary shuttle service between 4 a.m. and midnight.

Price: from $20.00/day
Distance from airport: 4.8 miles
Address: 1550 El Camino Real, San Bruno, California, US 94066

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North: The uncovered self-parking reservations available at the Holiday Inn Express are accessible between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and include a shuttle service that runs every 30 minutes from 4 a.m. to midnight. The lots are secured by security cameras and exterior fences.

Price: from $14.99/day
Distance from airport: 2.2 miles
Address: 373 South Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, California, US 94080

Best Western Inn Plus El Rancho Inn Suites: Less than 3 miles from SFO, this off-airport parking lot offers 24/7 access. They even have a free airport shuttle that will take you to your terminal between 7 a.m. and 4 a.m.  

Price: from $14.00/day
Distance from airport: 2.4 miles
Address: 1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California, US 94030

Parking at SFO (On-Airport)

San Francisco International Airport’s on-airport parking is not for the faint of heart, but it can be managed if you’re prepared ahead of time. Because you can’t reserve parking spaces at SFO, it’s highly advisable to check lot availability before attempting to park at any of the airport garages. To check the lot availability, visit www.flysfo.com/to-from/parking.  

SFO offers five different kinds of lots for your needs: domestic, international, long-term, ParkValet and the cell phone waiting lot.  

Domestic Parking Garage:
The domestic parking garage can be found at the center of the SFO airport, and it is divided into sections based on terminal and gate. Please use our table below to determine which garage you should park in. Vehicles over 6’6” cannot be accommodated in this garage.
Terminal 1:
Garage B: gates 20-39
Garage C: gates 40-48
Terminal 2:
Garage D: gates 50-59
Terminal 3:
Garage E: gates 60-69
Garage F: gates 70-90
You can find rates for the Domestic Parking Garage parking lots below:
15 minutes-$2.00
24-hour maximum -$36.00

International Parking Garage:

If you’re going to the international terminals, it’ll make more sense to park in one of the two garages in the international parking structure. Although the international parking garage is closer to the international terminal, you can also access domestic terminals through the AirTrain. Vehicles over 8’2” cannot be accommodated in this garage.
You can find rates for the International Parking Garage parking lots below:
15 minutes-$2.00
24-hour maximum -$36.00

ParkVALET
If you’re looking to splurge and want to make sure your car is taken care of properly while you’re away, you’ll appreciate the options offered at the ParkVALET. It’s also helpful for those running behind, as you can just drop your car off without having to look for a parking space. Located on the fourth level of the Domestic Parking Garage, there are paid car care and laundering services as well as free drinks and snacks.
You can find rates for the ParkVALET parking lots below:
$45 for the first 24 hours
15 minutes-$2.00
24-hour maximum -$45.00

Long-Term Parking Garage:
Long-term parking on-airport is helpful if you’re trying to save a bit of money and want to leave your car at the airport for extended periods of time. Vehicles over 7’ cannot be accommodated in this garage.
You can find rates for the Long-Term Parking Garage parking lots below:
15 minutes-$2.00
24-hour maximum -$25.00

For more in-depth information on the long-term parking garage, feel free to visit the section dedicated to long-term parking at SFO.

Cell Phone Waiting Lot:
If you’re unsure of when someone is flying in or waiting on a call to swoop in for a pick-up, this lot is the one you’ll want to take advantage of; it’s open from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. and allows you to wait for 60 minutes free of charge. Your vehicle must be attended at all times.

Charging stations:
For those with electric vehicles, SFO provides free electric charging stations. You can find these charging stations in each domestic garage on Level 1, in international parking and in long-term parking.

SFO Long Term Parking

If you want to park in an on-airport lot overnight while you’re away, you’ll need to park your car in the designated long-term parking garage. The SFO long-term parking garage is located at: 806 South Airport Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94128. There is a shuttle that will take you from the long-term parking lot to your terminal, but be sure you arrive at the airport early, so you have adequate time to get to the airport.

You may notice that the long-term parking rates are only slightly lower than the daily rates when parking at SFO. Instead of paying the high prices of off parking on-airport, budget-savvy travelers often utilize off-airport parking lots. These lots, a few miles away from the terminal, typically include a free shuttle service to the airport and discounted long-term parking. They’re perfect for short stay and long stay parking.  

At AirportParking.com, we search through countless lot providers to bring you the best options to choose from. You can even read through real customer reviews to determine which lot will suit your needs best. To see what options are available for reliable parking lots near SFO, visit the Parking Lot Options section.

Airport Hotels

Bundle Packages

An increasingly popular option for traveling families and business professionals is a “park and fly” bundle. Also known as “park sleep fly” bundles, these packages are created by airport hotels who offer one night’s stay at their SFO hotel with airport parking. They’re often the same price or less than the price of standalone airport parking and give travelers the chance to catch up on last-minute projects or catch a little sleep before an early or long flight. They typically also include free shuttle service to the airport, creating a seamless transition for airport-goers.

ParkSleepFly.com makes finding these deals easy, and we’ve listed some of the best and cheapest SFO airport parking deals below.

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport: Catching a flight that’s not late enough to sleep in for but not early enough to stay up for? You can kick back and relax for a bit before your flight here. Destress with the heated spa, get a workout in with the fitness center, or cruise online with the free Wi-Fi. The complimentary breakfast will fortify you before you jump on the free shuttle, running from 4 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Distance from airport: 1.0 miles
Address: 250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California, 94030 United States

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North: Jumping straight in the car to go home isn’t always the most ideal or best option after a long, late-night flight. When choosing the Park and Fly option at the Holiday Inn Express, you get covered parking and a shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from 4 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. As you go on your way in the morning, well rested, don’t forget to grab a few bites from their Express Start breakfast bar!

Distance from airport: 1.0 miles
Address: 373 South Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, California, 94080 United States

Best Western Inn Plus El Rancho Inn & Suites: Getting you to the airport is a priority, and the shuttle at this hotel runs 24/7 in 30 minute increments to get you there on time; not only do they offer this shuttle service to accommodate any flight time, but they also have free internet and an on-site restaurant if you’re looking to grab a bite before your flight or after you land.

Distance from airport: 1.5 miles
Address: 1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California, 94030 United States

Regency Inn San Bruno/ San Francisco Airport: This hotel is great not just for you to get some rest before or after a flight, but it’s also pet-friendly! You and your beloved animal can both recuperate here. Complimentary breakfast is just an added bonus. Although an airport shuttle is not included, the hotel does have a service for arranging taxi pick-ups.

Distance from airport: 1.5 miles
Address: 411 San Bruno Avenue East, San Bruno, California, 94066 United States

Alternative Transportation

Car services

The two most common cab companies in San Francisco are Yellow Cab and Luxor Cab. Taking a taxi into the city from the airport can quickly become costly with typical rates starting around $45, not including the airport surcharge and any traffic charges included. Grabbing a taxi from the airport is easy when you find the taxi line up in the center island.  

Although using rideshare services has become a popular way to get to and from airports, not all airports allow for rideshare cars to operate on their property. Additionally, Lyft and Uber users taking a car in or out of the SFO airport will see an extra airport surcharge. Rideshare drop-offs for passengers taking an Uber or Lyft to SFO will remain curbside, similar to a drop-off from a friend, pick-ups from ride-sharing services will change from time-to-time. Be sure to follow the instructions on the app for where to meet your Uber from SFO.

Shuttle services

One of the cheapest ways to travel back and forth is through a shuttle service to SFO airport. Reserving a shuttle through reliable sites like ShuttleFinder.com make the process simple and easy. ShuttleFinder partners with large shuttle services such as SuperShuttle’s Blue Van, to bring the best options to you. These shuttles are often the best option, giving you the ease of private transportation at a lower cost.

Public transportation

Public transportation is simple to navigate in San Francisco, so taking public transportation to the airport is definitely a viable option as long as you’re willing to haul your luggage around with you.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
You can travel back and forth from SFO on the BART. The station is at the International Terminal G, and the train comes every 15-20 minutes. If you’re visiting and don’t already have a ticket, you can buy a voucher ahead of time and redeem it at SFO at the Information Booth of International Terminal G. BART fares from SFO will depend on how far you’re going. The train does not run 24/7, so be sure to keep that in mind while planning your transportation.

Bus Lines
If you want to take the bus from SFO, you can take the SamTrans Route 292 or Route KX to get to the airport.

Insider tips

San Francisco International Airport is beautiful, clean, spacious and well-organized. Although the food, like most other airports, is very expensive, there is a wide selection to choose from. They even have a yoga room in Terminal 2.

Feeling icky after a flight? SFO has showers available by Gates G91-G102 in the departure level of the International Terminal. Got the travel blues? You just might run into the SFO Wag Brigade, therapy dogs who walk through terminals to cheer up travelers. Sleepy? You can rent an airport nap room for an hour or two. Bored? Visit the SFO Museum exhibitions sprinkled throughout the airport.

With free Wi-Fi and ample seating, it’s not the worst airport to stay overnight. Most shops and restaurants are closed by 11 p.m. so if you’re there later, be aware that you won’t have many options to choose from.