If there’s one thing all Atlantans can agree on, it’s that we’ve got the best airport in the world. With amazing restaurants, a clean, straightforward system, and public transit that runs directly into the airport, the Atlanta Airport is everyone’s favorite airport to get to their destinations efficiently!
But now, there’s news that might shake up the way you get to the airport… and it’s that parking fees are about to go WAY up.
Why are the airport parking rates going up?
According to a press release by the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the parking increase is due to “increases in parking-related operational costs and has taken on new debt to construct and modernize parking infrastructure.”
With travelers paying more to park at the airport, ATL will be able to make better investments in the future of the airport, and offset costs already incurred to create “a safe, convenient and reliable experience for travelers.”
What are the new airport parking rates?
So, of course, you’re probably wondering what the new rates are. Well… you might want to sit down for these.
South/North Hourly Decks
- $10 per hour
- $50 max on Day 1 – $75 daily flat rate thereafter
International Hourly Deck
- $10 for the first hour
- $15 per hour thereafter
- $70 max on Day 1 – $100 daily flat rate thereafter
South/North Daily Decks
- $30 daily flat rate
South/North Economy Lots
- $20 daily flat rate
ATL West Deck
- $10 per hour
- $30 max per day
ATL Select Lots
- Uncovered: $15 daily flat rate
- Covered: $20 daily flat rate
- Oversized: $40 daily flat rate
Domestic Park-Ride Lot
- $15 daily flat rate
International Park-Ride Lot
- $30 daily flat rate
This means that some of these rates, like the hourly parking rates at both the North and South terminals have more than tripled (from their original price of $3/hour to $10/hour).
The Atlanta Airport posted on X, “ATL remains one of the most affordable options compared to other major U.S. airports and nearby off-site providers.”
The world’s busiest airport just got a lot pricier. But thankfully, riding MARTA is also an option for travelers, since the train takes you right into the airport!