DCA Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is DCA parking full right now?
2 of 3 lots filling up · updated
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Parking 1$35/day 87% full · 143 left
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Parking 2 garage$35/day 86% full · 663 left
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Economy Lot$25/day 69% full · 528 left
From DCA's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which DCA lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at DCA?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot | $25 | Shuttle every 10 min |
| Parking 1 covered | $35 | Walk, ~7 min |
| Parking 2 covered | $35 | Walk, ~7 min |
| PassPark Premium covered | see airport site | Walk |
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · flyreagan.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at DCA?
You don't have to. You can book ahead at Parking 1, Parking 2, PassPark Premium, Economy Lot on the airport's site ↗. Booking ahead is worth it for holiday weeks, when lots near the terminal fill first.
Cheaper parking near DCA
- Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 3.3 mi from $9/day
- Renaissance Crystal City - DCA 1 mi from $12.25/day
- Hilton Arlington National Landing 1.5 mi from $12.45/day
- Embassy Suites Crystal City Hotel 1.8 mi from $13.75/day
- Hyatt Regency Crystal City 1 mi from $20/day
- The Westin Crystal City 1.7 mi price on their site
Private operators, not affiliated with DCA. "From" prices as listed when checked Sep 29, 2026; not live.
DCA parking tips
Good to know
- Terminal garages (Parking 1 and 2) are free for up to 60 minutes. 61 minutes costs $14, the same as 2 hours, with no first-hour discount (flyreagan.com Park Free 60 Minutes)
- Reservations can be made from one year out up to 12 hours before entry (flyreagan.com parking FAQ)
- Online reservations accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover only. No debit, PayPal, Apple Pay or Android Pay (flyreagan.com parking FAQ)
- Reservations get a two-hour grace period around the entry time. Overstays are charged at drive-up rates (flyreagan.com parking FAQ)
- No minimum or maximum stay, but vehicles parked over 45 days must be registered with the parking office (703-417-4300) or may be removed as abandoned (flyreagan.com lot pages)
When should I leave for DCA?
Parking adds time: a shuttle lot can add 15–30 minutes before you reach security. Enter your flight and we'll time your departure with live traffic and today's TSA waits.
DCA parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at DCA per day?
From $25 per day at Economy Lot to $35 at Parking 2, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Sep 29, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at DCA?
On airport, Economy Lot at $25 per day (shuttle every 10 min to the terminal). Off airport, Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel lists rates from $9 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at DCA?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Parking 1 costs about $105 and Economy Lot about $75. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at DCA without a reservation?
Yes. Drive-up parking is available; reservations are optional at Parking 1, Parking 2, PassPark Premium.
How do I get from Economy Lot to the terminal?
Shuttle every 10 min, about a 15-minute ride.
Is DCA parking full right now?
2 of 3 lots filling up, per DCA's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.