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What does the Long-Term Lot at The Eastern Iowa Airport cost?
The airport says "Currently" the daily rate is $11 and prints no effective date. Totals below multiply each daily figure by 3 or 7 and assume every 24 hours bills at that day's rate. ParkingAccess sells no lots at CID, so there are no ParkingAccess quotes to compare. Every CID option is listed on the Eastern Iowa Airport parking page.
| Option | Daily rate | 3 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Lot, farther from the terminal entrance | $11 | $33 | $77 |
| Short-Term Lot, closer to the terminal entrance | $18 | $54 | $126 |
| CID full-service valet, by reservation | $20, parking included | $60 | $140 |
| Flight Ready Parking, private remote lot, outdoor | $18 | $54 | $126 |
| Flight Ready Parking, private remote lot, indoor | $27 | $81 | $189 |
Sources: flycid.com parking and guest services pages and flightreadyparking.com, as seen September 15, 2026. Rates change, and neither the airport nor Flight Ready Parking prints an effective date.
Over a week, the Long-Term Lot saves $49 against the Short-Term Lot and $63 against valet. One warning: an older airport-branded mobile page hosted by FlightView still lists long-term parking at $6.00 a day and short-term at $11.00. The airport's current flycid.com page, updated in March 2025, lists $11 and $18, so budget from those.
How far is the Long-Term Lot from the CID terminal entrance?
Both lots use the airport's Fly Through Parking system: insert a credit card at the entry column instead of taking a ticket, then use the same card at the exit. Accessible spaces are in both lots, and a handicap hang tag or license plate must be displayed. The terminal address is 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids. If you would rather not walk from the lot at all, the airport's valet takes your car at the Guest Services booth along terminal drive.
Arriving at the Long-Term Lot
- Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport at 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW and choose the Long-Term Lot rather than the Short-Term Lot.
- At the entry column, insert your credit card. You do not need to take a ticket.
- Park, using an accessible space only with a hang tag or license plate displayed.
- Walk to the terminal entrance, allowing more time than from the Short-Term Lot.
- If you will stay more than 45 days, call the Parking Office at (319) 363-2704 or email [email protected] before you leave.
Returning to the Long-Term Lot
- Walk back from the terminal to the Long-Term Lot.
- At the exit, insert the same credit card you used at entry to pay.
- If your car will not start, Guest Services can jump-start it for $25 or inflate a tire when an associate is available; call (319) 398-7077.
- For 24-hour towing, the airport lists Pro Tow at (319) 845-5017, Fast Tow at (319) 389-6436 and Hooker Towing at (319) 378-0690.
What do ParkingAccess customers say about the Long-Term Lot at CID?
The airport runs both of its lots as drive-up, card-only lots with no reservations, so there is no booking record that could carry a customer review. Travelers do discuss CID parking in public forums, including a Reddit thread about cheaper alternatives to the airport's long-term parking, which this page does not quote.
With no reviews, there are no recurring good or bad themes to report. The practical questions a traveler should settle before leaving home are the walk from the lot with luggage, which the airport does not measure, and whether the $9 a day extra for valet is worth skipping that walk.
What are the rules for the Long-Term Lot at The Eastern Iowa Airport?
| Topic | What the airport publishes |
|---|---|
| Reservations | None for the Short-Term or Long-Term Lot. Valet uses an online reservation form. |
| Cancellation | Not applicable to the drive-up lots. |
| Payment | Credit and debit cards. Fly Through Parking uses the same card at entry and exit. |
| Rate | First 20 minutes free; $2 up to 30 minutes; $3 up to an hour; $1 each additional 30 minutes; $11 a day. |
| Time limit | No specific limit. More than 45 days: call (319) 363-2704 or email [email protected]. |
| Hours | Not published. |
| Vehicle size or height | Not published. |
| Keys | Not published for the drive-up lot. Valet customers collect keys at the Guest Services Counter in baggage claim. |
| Covered or uncovered | Not published. |
| Accessible parking | Available in both lots with a hang tag or license plate displayed. |
| Vehicle help | Jump-start $25 and tire inflation when a Guest Services associate is available. |
| Other services | Key check $5 and coat check $10 per item, both card only. |
Valet works differently from the lot. You reserve online, pull up at the Guest Services booth along terminal drive, and an associate parks your car. On return you pay at the Guest Services Counter in baggage claim, card only, and the car waits curbside. Questions go to (319) 398-7077 or [email protected].
Who should skip the Long-Term Lot and park another way at CID?
| Situation | Why the Long-Term Lot is a poor fit | What to use instead |
|---|---|---|
| You want the shortest walk with bags | Farther from the terminal entrance; no shuttle published | Short-Term Lot at $18 a day, or valet at $20 a day with curbside pickup |
| You want your car indoors in winter | Covered parking not published | Flight Ready Parking indoor at $27 a day, by reservation, which advertises a 3-minute shuttle |
| You need a space held before you arrive | No reservations for the airport's lots | CID valet by online form at $20 a day, or Flight Ready Parking outdoor at $18 a day |
| You are only picking someone up | Farther walk than needed | Short-Term Lot; the first 20 minutes are free in either lot |
| You want to compare every CID option | ParkingAccess sells no CID lots | The Eastern Iowa Airport parking page |
Can you reserve the Long-Term Lot at CID, or book parking ahead?
To book valet, fill out the Valet Reservation Form on the airport's Guest Services page with your flight details. Payment happens when you return, by credit card only.
To book Flight Ready Parking, use its website or call 319.826.7275. The airport describes it as privately owned and operated and open by reservation only. The company says it is 0.3 miles from the airport and promises a shuttle ride of 3 minutes or less, and it clears snow and ice from outdoor cars before guests return. Those claims come from the company, not the airport.
What else do travelers ask about parking long-term at Cedar Rapids' airport?
Can I park long-term at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa airport?
Is 5 days considered long-term parking at CID?
How much is valet parking at The Eastern Iowa Airport?
Is parking free for pickups at CID?
Can I pay cash in the Long-Term Lot?
Why do some sites show $6 a day for long-term parking at CID?
What if my car battery dies in the lot?
Where do the facts about the Long-Term Lot at CID on this page come from?
- Parking, The Eastern Iowa Airport: lot rates, Fly Through Parking, 45-day notice
- Guest Services, The Eastern Iowa Airport: valet, jump-starts, key and coat check
- Parking Rates, The Eastern Iowa Airport mobile site on FlightView: the older $6.00 and $11.00 rates
- Home page, Flight Ready Parking: indoor and outdoor prices, shuttle claim
- Eastern Iowa Airport Completes Decade-Long Terminal Modernization, Airport Improvement: construction dates and cost