IND Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from Indianapolis International Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is IND parking full right now?
All lots open · updated
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Economy Lot$9/day 1,883 left
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Park & Walk$14/day 410 left
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Terminal Garage Hourly 81 left
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Terminal Garage$23/day 762 left
From IND's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which IND lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at IND?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot | $9 | Shuttle every 7 min |
| Park & Walk | $14 | Walk, ~9 min |
| Terminal Garage covered | $23 | Walk |
| Valet covered | $32 | Walk |
| Terminal Garage Hourly covered | see airport site | Walk |
Checked Oct 1, 2026 · ind.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at IND?
No. IND doesn't take parking reservations: every lot is first come, first served. Check live status above before you leave.
Cheaper parking near IND
- Fast Park & Relax IND (8550 Stansted Rd) from $9.09/day
- Wyndham Indianapolis Airport 2.2 mi from $4.95/day
- Holiday Inn IND Airport Parking 2.7 mi from $5.50/day
- Hilton Garden Inn IND Airport Parking 3 mi from $5.50/day
- Clarion Pointe (formerly Super 8 Plainfield) IND 3.4 mi from $4.50/day
- Hampton Inn & Suites IND Airport Parking 4.2 mi from $5.50/day
Private operators, not affiliated with IND. "From" prices as listed when checked Oct 1, 2026; not live.
IND parking tips
Picking someone up?
Free waiting lot for drivers picking up passengers. Wait there until passengers call from the curb. No time limit is published.
Good to know
- IND does not take parking reservations. All parking is first-come, first-served. (https://www.ind.com/parking)
- Rates: Economy $9/day, Park & Walk $14/day, Terminal Garage $23/day, Valet $32/day, hourly $2 per half hour. (https://www.ind.com/parking)
- Payment: take a ticket on entry, then pay by credit card at a pay station or with cash at a cashier. Park & Walk is credit card only. (https://www.ind.com/parking ; https://www.ind.com/parking/park-walk)
- Economy Lot shuttles run 24/7 every 5-7 min. If the shelter display shows a wait over 10 min, call 317-487-5017. (https://www.ind.com/parking)
- Terminal Garage clearance is 8 ft 2 in. Taller vehicles should use the Economy Lot or Park & Walk. (https://www.ind.com/parking)
When should I leave for IND?
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.
IND parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at IND per day?
From $9 per day at Economy Lot to $23 at Terminal Garage, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Oct 1, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at IND?
On airport, Economy Lot at $9 per day (shuttle every 7 min to the terminal). Off airport, Clarion Pointe (formerly Super 8 Plainfield) IND lists rates from $4.50 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at IND?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Park & Walk costs about $42 and Economy Lot about $27. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at IND without a reservation?
Yes. IND doesn't take reservations; all parking is first come, first served.
How do I get from Economy Lot to the terminal?
Shuttle every 7 min, about a 15-minute ride.
Is IND parking full right now?
All lots open, per IND's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at IND?
Free waiting lot for drivers picking up passengers. Wait there until passengers call from the curb. No time limit is published.