Parking inside the LAX horseshoe is convenient but among the most expensive in the US. Booking ahead makes the biggest difference here: online rates for Economy and General often start around $14–15/day.
LAX parking rates at a glance
| Lot | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Parking (5455 W 111th St) | $20/day | Uncovered, free shuttle |
| Economy Parking (6100 W 94th St) | $35/day drive-up | Lower online; 514 EV chargers |
| CTA General Self-Park (P1–P7) | $60/day | In the central terminal area |
| CTA Premium Self-Park | $70/day | P1, P3, P7 |
| Valet (CTA) | $75/day drive-up | From about $20/day online |
| Van Nuys FlyAway lot | About $5–6/day | Plus the $9.75 FlyAway bus fare |
Daily maximums, checked against the official site in September 2026.
Booking ahead
Official LAX Parking reservations (parking.flylax.com), with free changes and cancellation. Booking ahead guarantees a spot and is often cheaper than paying at the gate.
Getting to the terminal
Free 24-hour shuttles leave Economy and Budget about every 15 minutes. Catch them at the pink pillars outside baggage claim.
Tips from our research
- Booking Economy ahead can cut about $35 down to around $15/day.
- Economy EV charging costs $2 per session plus $0.45/kWh.
- The Van Nuys FlyAway lot plus the bus is the cheapest option from the San Fernando Valley.
Off-airport parking
Private shuttle lots near LAX often charge less than the official economy lots, especially for trips of a week or longer. Before you book, check that the lot runs shuttles around the clock, how often they come, and the reviews.