Quick answer: The cheapest official parking at Miami International Airport (MIA) is the Economy Park & Ride at $12 per day with a free 24/7 shuttle. The Dolphin and Flamingo garages beside the terminals charge $2 per 20 minutes, capped at $25 per day, and valet runs up to $39 per day. For trips of three days or more, off-site lots from about $7 to $10 per day with free shuttles are usually cheapest. You can reserve a garage space online up to a year ahead and pay by card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or cash inside the garages.
Parking at Miami International Airport
Leaving a car at Miami International Airport is simple enough. The choices are wide: two main garages, a short-term lot, a budget option, valet service, and set-aside pick-up zones all feature. Weigh up your terminal, your budget, and how long you'll be away, and the right Miami airport parking choice tends to sort itself out. New to the airport? Our Miami Airport guide covers terminals, transport and the basics.
Rates at a glance (June 2026)
The cheapest official option is the Economy Park & Ride at $12 per day with a 24/7 shuttle; the Dolphin and Flamingo garages next to the terminal cap at $25 per day.
| Option | Rate | Daily max |
|---|
| Dolphin / Flamingo garages | $2 / 20 min | $25 |
| Economy Park & Ride (24/7 shuttle) | — | $12 + $0.27 fee |
| Valet (Dolphin & Flamingo, level 2) | $25 first 3 h | $39 |
| EV charging (Ibis Garage, ChargePoint) | $0.38 / kWh |
Rates from the official Miami International Airport parking page, June 2026. Prices may change; the official site is the binding source.
Our Tip: Passenger numbers shot up in 2022, so spaces can run short, above all from Thursday through Saturday. Fresh facilities are already in the pipeline to ease the squeeze.
Want the exact total for your dates? Enter your number of days below and compare every official option, including a taxi round trip instead of parking.
Long-term and off-site parking with free shuttle
For long-term parking — trips of three days and longer — off-airport lots are where the savings live. Independent lots around MIA list spots from about $7 to $10 per day with free shuttles to the terminals every 10 to 15 minutes, against $12 per day at the official Economy Park & Ride and up to $25 per day in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages next to the terminal.
| Option | Price and trade-off |
|---|
| Terminal garages (Dolphin/Flamingo) | Up to $25/day; walk straight to check-in, best for short trips |
| Official Economy Park & Ride | $12/day with the 24/7 airport shuttle |
| Off-site lots (booked online) | From about $7 to $10/day with a free shuttle; add 15 to 25 minutes for the transfer |
Two things to check before booking an off-site lot: the shuttle schedule (some run only daytime hours, a problem for red-eye flights, while others run 24/7 on demand) and the cancellation terms. Prices move with demand, so the rate at booking is the binding one. With a World Cup match crowd in town, both official and off-site lots fill early; book ahead for any June or July dates. For an early departure, it is also worth comparing the long-stay rate against a Park, Sleep & Fly hotel near MIA: you sleep before the flight and leave the car at the hotel, often for less than several days of airport parking.
Miami Airport Parking Lots
Two structures do the heavy lifting: the Dolphin Garage and the Flamingo Garage. Both stand inside the curve of the U-shaped terminal complex, an easy walk from the entrances.
- Dolphin Garage (North Parking): Best for passengers departing from Concourse D (North Terminal) and Concourse E (Central Terminal); check your MIA terminal and concourse before you pick a garage. Recommended for travelers flying with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue, and Qatar Airways.
- Flamingo Garage (South Parking): Ideal for passengers flying from Concourses E–J (Central and South Terminals) with other airlines.
Combined, the pair offer roughly 7,500 spaces and run an electronic guidance system, where green lights flag an open bay and red ones mark a full row.
Our Tip 1: A two-story short-term lot sits right in front of Concourse E, handy for a quick dash into the airport.
Our Tip 2: Oversized vehicle parking is available on the east side of the Dolphin Garage.
Valet Parking Services at Miami International Airport
If you'd rather skip the search for a space, MIA runs a valet service. Pull up, pass your keys to the staff, and your car gets parked safely on your behalf.
- Valet drop-off and pick-up locations are on Level 2 (Departures level)
- Available at both Dolphin and Flamingo Garages
Cheap Miami Airport Parking
For the lowest price, head to the MIA Economy Park & Ride Lot. It sits about 6 minutes from the terminals at 1350 N.W. 45th Avenue, linked in by free shuttle buses that run every 15 minutes.
Those shuttles set passengers down on the Departures level across from Doors 3, 11, and 26.
Miami Airport Parking Rates
The rates below are taken from the official Miami International Airport parking page.
Dolphin & Flamingo Garages
- Each 20-minute period: $2.00
- Maximum daily charge (after first 4 hours): $25.00
Valet Parking
- 0–3 hours: $25.00
- 3–24 hours: $39.00
- Maximum daily rate: $39.00
MIA Economy Park & Ride
- Daily rate: $12.00 per day (maximum), plus a $0.27 convenience fee; short stays are $2.00 per 20 minutes
Important Note: Unless a sign reads “no overnight parking,” a car may stay in the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages for as long as 45 days. Valet has a tighter cap of 20 days. Go past either limit and you risk towing along with extra charges.
Payment Methods for Parking at MIA
You settle up at MIA Quick Pay Stations, found inside the garages and along the exit lanes.
- Accepted methods: cash, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
- Cash payments are accepted only at Quick Pay Stations inside garages
- If you enter using a credit card, the same card must be used to exit
- SunPass is no longer accepted
The same payment options apply to valet.
At the Economy Park & Ride Lot, you pay through PayByPhone, whether by app, website, or phone. Cash won't work there.
Our Tip: You can now pre-pay and reserve a space in the Dolphin or Flamingo garages online through the official MIA parking page, up to a year ahead — handy for busy travel dates and World Cup weekends.
Pick-ups at Miami International Airport
When you're only swinging by to collect someone, the Cell Phone Waiting Lot offers 60 free spaces. You'll find it where LeJeune Road meets NW 31 Street, about 4 minutes from the terminals.
Our Tip: The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is for private vehicles only and not available for rental cars.
Accessible Parking at MIA
Accessible bays sit on the Ground Floor and Level 3 of both garages. Any vehicle showing a valid disability permit or plate qualifies.
- Standard parking rates apply
- Passengers with disabilities receive the first 2 hours of parking free
Electric Vehicle Parking at Miami Airport
Charging stations for electric cars (ChargePoint, about $0.38 per kWh) run around the clock, mainly in the Ibis Garage and at the Dolphin Garage valet area:
- Ibis Garage — levels 1 to 5
- Dolphin Garage — Departures level (Level 2), near the valet area
Prices change periodically — check the latest on the official source.
