Charlotte Airport Long Term Parking

Charlotte Airport has a garage next to the Terminal and several remote parking lots.

See our Parking Map for parking rate information.

Frequently Asked Parking Questions

1. May I make reservations for parking?

Yes, you may make parking reservations with Business Valet, conveniently located at the corner of Wilkinson Boulevard and Harlee Avenue. Call 704-394-6224 for reservations.

2. How may I pay for parking?

Parking attendants accept cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) and traveler's checks.

3. Where is handicapped parking located, and what are the rates?

Handicap parking is available in all CLT lots.

Rates: Standard rates apply for handicap parking in all lots except the Hourly decks, which charge $6 per day for passengers who present the parking attendant a valid handicap parking license plate or valid handicap placard.

4. How long may I leave my car in CLT's parking lots? May I leave my car in the Daily Lot for longer than a day?

You may leave your vehicle in any CLT lot for up to 30 days without notifying parking staff. If you must leave your vehicle in a CLT lot over 30 days, please contact parking at 704-359-4038 or inform your shuttle bus driver before he or she drops you off at the terminal.

5. When do I pay for parking?

Passengers pay for parking when they exit the lot.

6. Are there any additional fees for parking?

No.

7. Is there any way of knowing what lots will be open when I arrive at the Airport?

Call 704-359-5555 for the latest parking information. You may also visit the airport website www.charlotteairport.com and select Parking Status.

8. Why are some lots closed when there appears to be open spaces?

Lots are closed when there are not enough available spaces to properly service vehicles.

9. How safe are CLT parking lots?

All CLT parking lots are well-lit and patrolled regularly by Airport Police.

10. Where may I park when picking up a relative or friend?

We encourage CLT visitors to park in the Hourly Decks when picking up family and friends. Hourly deck rates are: Free for the first 30 minutes; and $1 per 30 minutes; Maximum daily rate $16.

Visitors may also park in the Cell Phone lot. Just wait in your vehicle and ask your passenger to contact you via cell phone when they claim their luggage, then drive to the Baggage Claim area to pick them up.

Please view the parking map for location of the Hourly Decks and Cell Phone Lot.

11. Is there a number to call to reach parking staff?

Yes, you may call 704-359-4038 to reach parking staff.

12. What time do the lots open and close?

CLT lots are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 704-359-4038 for more information.

13. If I have a camper, trailer or any other large vehicle, where may I park?

Please call 704-359-4038 to make arrangements for parking.

14. What type of parking assistance does your staff offer passengers?

Parking staff will assist passengers with pumping air in tires, jump starting batteries, locating lost cars and providing a limited amount of gas to passengers in need.

15. I've misplaced my parking ticket, what should I do?

Please drive to the toll plaza where a cashier will assist you.

16. What type of covered parking do you provide?

Covered parking is available in the Hourly, Daily and Business Valet decks.

17. What's the best way to remember where I parked?

Write down the lot and space number on the back of the ticket you receive when you enter the lot and place it in your wallet, purse or bag.

Also, please write down your license plate number, which will assist parking staff in locating your vehicle if you should happen to forget where you parked.

18. Help, I've returned to CLT, but can't remember where I parked. What should I do?

Please call 704-359-4038 for assistance.

19. I left an item in a shuttle bus/parking lot, who do I contact?

Please contact parking at 704-359-4038 for assistance.

20. When do you open your Overflow lots?

The Overflow lot is opened when all other lots are full or as indicated by operational needs.

21. What lots are within walking distance to the terminal?

Hourly and Daily lots and decks are within walking distance to the terminal.

22. During holidays, will I be guaranteed a parking spot?

Yes, parking will be provided for all passengers. Please follow signs and the directions of parking staff.