Frequently Asked Questions About MCO Parking

Parking fees at MCO vary, depending on which parking facility you choose. Except for the North and South Cell Phone lots that are free, the economy lots and parking garages begin charging in increments after their grace periods.

• Grace period: 10 minutes
• Cost: $5 for 11 minutes up to 3 hours
• Daily rate: After 3 hours, expect to pay a flat, daily fee of $14 per day

• Grace period: 20 minutes
• Cost: $2 for 21 to 30 minutes, then $1 for each additional 15 minutes
• Daily rate: $24 when 24 hours has been reached

• Grace period: 20 minutes
• Cost: $2 for 21 to 30 minutes, then $1 for each additional 15 minutes
• Daily rate: $24 when 24 hours has been reached

• Grace period: 20 minutes
• Cost: $2 for 21 to 30 minutes, then $1 for each additional 15 minutes
• Daily rate: $24 when 24 hours has been reached

• Grace period: No grace period
• Cost: $4 for the first 20 minutes, then $1 for each additional 20 minutes
• Daily rate: After 3 hours, expect to pay a flat, daily fee of $35 per day

There is also parking available at the onsite hotels for $19 per day and $28 for valet.

The West Park Place Economy Lot is closed most of the year and opened only during high peak seasons. Economy lot rates apply.

Long-term parking at Orlando airport varies between $14, $20, $24, and $35 per day. The least expensive on-site options are the North Park Place Economy Lot, South Park Place Economy Lot, and West Park Place Economy Lot each at $14 per day. The more expensive options are the Parking Garages and Terminal Top Parking at $24 per day, and Valet at $35 per day.

Many travelers opt for off-site airport parking near the Orlando airport when long-term parking is needed to keep parking costs down. Off-site parking lots costs are usually between $3.15 to $19.99 per day.

The cheapest parking at Orlando Airport are the Cell Phone lots because the cost is free. However, these lots cannot be used for long-term parking or overnight parking.

Airport parking nearby the airport would be the next cheapest parking option. Rates range between $3.15 to $19.99 a day.

The next cheapest option are the economy lots located on the North and South sides of the airport. The parking fee at these lots are $14 for each 24-hour period.

The North and South Cell Phone Lots at MCO are free and do not have any parking fees for short-term parking. The restrictions are no commercial vehicles and no overnight parking.

Yes, MCO has two cell phone lots located in the North and South areas of the airport. The North Cell Phone lot is closer to the terminals and is located by gates 1-29 and gates 100-129. The South Cell Phone Lot is located by the on-site, Shell gas station and 7 Eleven convenience store. The South Cell Phone Lot is closer to gates 30-39 and gates 60-99.

Yes, all the cell phone lots, economy lots, and parking garages at MCO offer short-term parking. For very short-term parking, visitors can park in the Cell Phone Lots for free. For short-term parking that requires overnight parking, travelers can park in the South Park Place and North Park Place Economy lots, Parking Garages A, B, & C, Terminal Parking, and Curbside Valet.

Below are parking costs at MCO airport based on a 7-day stay:

• The North Park Place and South Park Place Economy Lots: $98
• Parking Garage C: $168
• Parking Garage A & B, and Terminal Parking: $168
• Valet Parking: $245

Are the above rates too high? If you’re looking to pay about $22-$140 per week, compare rates at our parking partners near Orlando Airport (free shuttles included).

Orlando International Airport offers several parking options including Cell Phone Lots, Economy Lots, Terminal parking, Valet parking, and stay and fly parking at the Hyatt.

North and South Cell Phone Lots
Best utilized for picking up travelers and very short-term parking.

North Park Place Economy Lot
This lot provides long-term and short-term parking. This is the closest economy lot to SR 528 (toll road).

South Park Place Economy Lot
This lot provides long-term and short-term parking. This is the closest economy lot to SR 417 (toll road).

Parking Garage C
Visitors can use this lot for long-term and short-term parking. Travelers and visitors will have access to terminals after using the MCO automated people mover. This lot has a clearance of 8’2” which makes it more suitable for vehicles that do not clear a 7’0” which is standard clearance in Parking Garages A & B, and Terminal Top Parking.

Parking Garages A & B
Visitors can use this lot for long-term and short-term parking. You will have close access to Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United flight terminals.

Terminal Top Parking
This parking garage is available for long-term and short-term parking. It is the closest parking garage to terminals with direct access to all four gates.

Curbside Valet Parking
Valet parking is located in the Terminal Top Parking area and can be used for long-term and short-term parking.

Hyatt Hotel Parking
This on-site hotel offers valet & self-parking services. Travelers can use it for long-term and short-term parking. It is best for travelers who want a park and ride option. Other park and ride options nearby are the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel and the Orlando Airport Marriott. Both hotels provide free airport shuttles.

Parking Near Orlando Airport
There are several independent airport parking lots and facilities surrounding the Orlando airport. These options are within minutes of the airport and provide free shuttles. Many provide longer than 45 days long term parking. To reserve a lot near Orlando airport, initiate a search on our Orlando Airport Parking page.