MCI Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from Kansas City International Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is MCI parking full right now?
All lots open · updated
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Garage Parking$30/day 1,344 left
From MCI's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which MCI lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at MCI?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Parking | $9 | Shuttle every 20 min |
| Surface Lot | $22 | Walk |
| Garage Parking covered | $30 | Walk |
| Valet Parking covered | $40 | Walk |
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · flykc.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at MCI?
No. MCI doesn't take parking reservations: every lot is first come, first served. Check live status above before you leave.
Cheaper parking near MCI
- Park Air Express, 11500 NW Prairie View Rd from $10/day
- The Parking Spot MCI 2 mi from $7.95/day
- Park 'N Go (MCI) 4 mi from $7/day
- Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport 2 mi from $8/day
- Days Inn Kansas City International Airport 3.6 mi from $6.25/day
Private operators, not affiliated with MCI. "From" prices as listed when checked Sep 29, 2026; not live.
MCI parking tips
Picking someone up?
Free cell phone waiting lot at 50 Bern St, a few minutes from the terminal, with a public restroom and extra security. 45-minute maximum wait. Unattended vehicles are towed (KCMO Ord. Sec. 70-641). Rideshare drivers use a separate lot at 680 Brasilia Ave.
Good to know
- Economy Parking is $9.00 per 24-hour period with a free shuttle about every 20 minutes, 24/7 (flykc.com/parking)
- The garage daily max is $30 and the Surface Lot daily max is $22. Both charge $5 for the first hour (flykc.com/parking)
- Valet is $20 for up to 4 hours and $40 daily max (flykc.com/parking)
- All on-airport lots offer free jump-starts, tire air, lock-out help, snow dig-out and lost-vehicle location; call 816-243-5544 (flykc.com/parking)
- EV charging: 52 + 4 ADA spaces in the garage (Level 4 Row E), 6 + 1 ADA in the Surface Lot (row B2), 24 in Economy Lot C, and at valet. Uses the Evergy Clean Charge Network; the page also says a ChargePoint account is needed (flykc.com/parking)
When should I leave for MCI?
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.
MCI parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at MCI per day?
From $9 per day at Economy Parking to $30 at Garage Parking, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Sep 29, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at MCI?
On airport, Economy Parking at $9 per day (shuttle every 20 min to the terminal). Off airport, Days Inn Kansas City International Airport lists rates from $6.25 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at MCI?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Surface Lot costs about $66 and Economy Parking about $27. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at MCI without a reservation?
Yes. MCI doesn't take reservations; all parking is first come, first served.
How do I get from Economy Parking to the terminal?
Shuttle every 20 min.
Is MCI parking full right now?
All lots open, per MCI's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at MCI?
Free cell phone waiting lot at 50 Bern St, a few minutes from the terminal, with a public restroom and extra security. 45-minute maximum wait. Unattended vehicles are towed (KCMO Ord. Sec. 70-641). Rideshare drivers use a separate lot at 680 Brasilia Ave.