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What does Star Parking Sea-Tac cost compared with SEA's garage?
Star Parking Sea-Tac's own booking page quoted $12.95 a day for October 2026 dates, plus a $4.24 City of SeaTac parking tax, a $3.60 airport tax and 10.4 percent sales tax. A week from October 6 to 13 came to $107.92 and three days came to $50.73, all due at the lot. SEA's General Parking garage charges $37.00 a day or $222.00 a week, taxes included.
| Option | Daily rate | 3 days, October 6 to 9, 2026 | 7 days, October 6 to 13, 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Parking Sea-Tac, Daily Parking | $12.95 before fees and tax | $50.73 with fees and tax | $107.92 with fees and tax | Star Parking booking page, quoted September 15, 2026 |
| SEA General Parking, garage Floors 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 | $37.00, taxes and fees included | $111.00 | $222.00 weekly rate | SEA parking rates page |
| SEA Reserved Parking, garage Floor 4, reservation only | $47.00 per 24 hours | $141.00 for 3 full 24-hour periods | $329.00 for 7 full 24-hour periods | SEA parking rates page |
| Motel 6 (SEA), 1.1 miles from Star Parking | $8.95 median quote (19 quotes) | Quoted by date | Quoted by date | ParkingAccess booking data |
| Fox Parking SeaTac (SEA), 1.4 miles from Star Parking | Too few quotes for a median (2) | Quoted by date | Quoted by date | ParkingAccess booking data |
ParkingAccess medians cover quotes from June 17 to September 15, 2026, before taxes and fees. Rates change by date: Star Parking prices each day separately and prints no effective date, and the Port of Seattle labels SEA's rates effective June 1, 2023.
What the October week quote from Star Parking includes
| Line on the quote | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily Parking, 7 days at $12.95 | $90.65 |
| City of SeaTac parking tax, charged once per stay | $4.24 |
| Airport tax, flat | $3.60 |
| Sales tax, 10.4 percent of the parking charge | $9.43 |
| Total, due at the lot, nothing prepaid | $107.92 |
Fees and tax added $17.27 to the week and $11.88 to the three-day stay, because the two flat charges, $7.84 together, apply once per stay. All-in, the week works out to $15.42 a day, against $31.71 a day on SEA's weekly garage rate, which already includes tax.
How does the Star Parking shuttle get you to SEA, and where does it pick you up?
Star Parking advertises a free 24-hour shuttle from your car door to the airport terminal and says the lot is less than 5 minutes from SEA. It does not publish how often the shuttle runs. The lot is 2.1 miles from the airport in a straight line, so the drive itself is longer.
You can enter from 18821 International Blvd or 18820 28th Ave S in SeaTac.
For the return, Star Parking's pick-up page sends you to the 3rd floor of the SEA parking garage, to ground transportation pick-up island #1 or #3, sections A to D, and asks you to text your location to 206.708.7663. The same page warns that the shuttle may be operated by MVP Airport Parking, the partner lot one block south at 18831 International Blvd, whose FAQ names the same islands.
Arrival steps at Star Parking Sea-Tac
- Get a quote or reserve for your dates on Star Parking's booking page.
- Drive in from 18821 International Blvd or 18820 28th Ave S. Star Parking describes its entry and exit as contactless.
- Pick any open spot and park the car yourself. There is no valet at this lot.
- Wait for the shuttle, which runs car door to terminal; the site lists luggage assistance.
Return steps from SEA
- Claim your luggage.
- Go to the 3rd floor of the parking garage, to ground transportation pick-up island #1 or #3, sections A to D.
- Text your location to 206.708.7663.
- Board the shuttle, which may be an MVP Airport Parking vehicle, and ride back to the lot.
- Pay any balance before you drive out; the October quotes put the full total due at the lot.
What does ParkingAccess data show for Star Parking Sea-Tac?
There are no ParkingAccess customer reviews for Star Parking Sea-Tac yet, and ParkingAccess does not sell its reservations. Because ParkingAccess cannot book the lot, it has no current price of its own to compare.
Those quotes came from travelers planning long trips: the median stay quoted was 9.5 days, and the median all-in total came to $7.96 a day. That conflicts with the operator's own booking page, which quoted $12.95 a day for October, $7.00 above the ParkingAccess median before fees, and $15.42 a day all-in for a week. ParkingAccess cannot book the lot, so the operator's price is the one on offer.
The quote data also shows where SEA travelers can book through ParkingAccess instead. Across the four SEA lots ParkingAccess can book, Motel 6 (SEA) drew 19 of 23 quotes, at a median of $8.95 a day before taxes and fees. That is $4.00 below Star Parking's October day rate, also before fees. The other three lots drew 4 quotes combined, too few to print a median for any of them.
Reviews posted on other sites are not repeated here.
What are Star Parking Sea-Tac's rules on cancellation, vehicle size, keys and payment?
Star Parking publishes few rules: it is self-park, open 24/7 and runs a free shuttle around the clock. It publishes no cancellation policy, vehicle size limit or list of payment methods. Its October quotes asked for nothing up front, with the full total due at the lot.
| Topic | What Star Parking publishes |
|---|---|
| Cancellation and refunds | Not published. Nothing was prepaid on the October quotes; call 206.708.7663 before you count on a change or refund. |
| Payment | Methods not published; October quotes showed $0 prepaid, full total due at the lot |
| How time is counted | 24-hour days on the quotes; partial-day pricing not published |
| Keys | Self-park: you park the car yourself. Valet with key handling is at MVP Airport Parking, one block south. |
| Vehicle size | Not published for Star Parking. |
| Covered parking | Not published. |
| Hours | Open 24/7, 365 days a year, with a free 24-hour shuttle. |
| Discounts | Travel agent and corporate discounts advertised, amounts not published. No discount appeared on the October quotes. |
| Phone | 206.708.7663; the booking page header shows 206.243.3211, MVP Airport Parking's number |
| EV charging | Not published. |
For comparison, SEA's garage has a 6 feet 10 inches height limit and an over-height lot with only 78 stalls, and stays over 30 days must be reserved online or arranged with the airport's parking office. MVP Airport Parking, one block south, valet parks every car, charges $2.50 an hour for partial days and requires cancellation 48 hours before the reservation day.
Who should park somewhere other than Star Parking Sea-Tac at SEA?
Star Parking fits travelers who want to park the car themselves at an off-airport price and can confirm details by phone. It is a weaker fit if you want valet, want to book through ParkingAccess, need a written cancellation policy, or drive an electric or oversized vehicle.
| Your situation | Why Star Parking may not fit | What to book instead |
|---|---|---|
| You want to book and pay through ParkingAccess | ParkingAccess cannot book Star Parking | Motel 6 (SEA), median $8.95 a day across 19 quotes; compare lots in the SEA airport parking guide |
| You want valet parking | Star Parking is self-park only | MVP Airport Parking, one block south at 18831 International Blvd, valet parks every car |
| You need a written cancellation policy before you book | Star Parking publishes none | MVP Airport Parking, which requires changes 48 hours before the reservation day |
| You want to walk to the terminal | Star Parking needs a shuttle ride; it is 2.1 miles straight-line from SEA | SEA General Parking, $37.00 a day or $222.00 a week, taxes included |
| Your electric car needs a charge | Star Parking publishes no EV charging | SEA's garage, 94 free Level 2 EV stalls, first come, first served |
| You drive an oversized vehicle | Star Parking publishes no size limit | Call MVP Airport Parking at 206-243-3211; SEA's garage stops at 6 feet 10 inches |
| You would rather park at an airport hotel | Star Parking is a standalone parking lot | Seattle Airport Marriott (SEA), 0.8 miles from Star Parking, bookable on ParkingAccess |
How do you reserve Star Parking Sea-Tac directly, and which SEA lots can ParkingAccess book?
Star Parking sells reservations on its own booking page, which runs on netPark software and returns an itemized quote for your dates. ParkingAccess cannot book Star Parking, but it can book four other SEA lots.
- Open the Booking a Reservation page on reservations.starparkingseatac.com.
- Enter the dates and times you will enter and leave the lot.
- Review the Daily Parking quote. It lists the day rate, the $4.24 City of SeaTac parking tax, the $3.60 airport tax and sales tax.
- Check the amount due at the lot. Both October quotes showed $0 prepaid.
- Save 206.708.7663 for texting your pickup location.
SEA lots ParkingAccess can book instead, with ParkingAccess quote data from June 17 to September 15, 2026:
- Motel 6 (SEA): median $8.95 a day across 19 quotes, 1.1 miles from Star Parking.
- Fox Parking SeaTac (SEA): 1.4 miles from Star Parking, too few quotes (2) for a median.
- Seattle Airport Marriott (SEA): 0.8 miles from Star Parking, no quotes in the window.
- Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton SEA-TAC Airport (SEA): 0.4 miles from Star Parking, too few quotes (2) for a median.
What do SEA travelers ask about Star Parking Sea-Tac?
These answers draw on the questions Google shows for Star Parking and SEA parking. They also cover what the operator's site leaves out, such as refunds.
How much does Star Parking Sea-Tac cost per day?
For October 2026 dates, Star Parking's booking page quoted $12.95 a day before fees and tax. A week from October 6 to 13 totaled $107.92 with fees and tax.
How often does the Star Parking shuttle run?
Star Parking advertises a free shuttle 24 hours a day but does not publish how often it runs. Its site says the lot is less than 5 minutes from SEA.
Where does the Star Parking shuttle pick up at SEA?
On the 3rd floor of the SEA parking garage, at ground transportation pick-up island #1 or #3, sections A to D. Text your location to 206.708.7663. The shuttle may be operated by MVP Airport Parking.
Is Star Parking Sea-Tac valet or self-park?
Self-park. You pull in, pick a spot and park the car yourself. For valet, Star Parking sends drivers one block south to MVP Airport Parking at 18831 International Blvd.
Is there a discount code for Star Parking or SEA parking?
Star Parking publishes no promo code. It advertises travel agent and corporate discounts without amounts, and its October quotes showed no discount. The Port of Seattle offers 10% off a first SEA parking reservation to people who sign up for its parking promotions.
What is the cheapest way to park near SEA?
Prices change by date. Of the SEA lots ParkingAccess can book, only Motel 6 (SEA) has enough quotes for a median, $8.95 a day before taxes and fees, while SEA's General Parking garage is $37.00 a day with taxes included.
Can I cancel a Star Parking reservation?
Star Parking does not publish a cancellation or refund policy. Both October quotes asked for nothing up front, with the full total due at the lot, but call 206.708.7663 before you count on a refund or change.
Where do the facts about Star Parking Sea-Tac and SEA come from?
Every price, rule and distance above comes from these sources, checked on September 15, 2026. ParkingAccess figures come from its own database.
- Star Parking Sea-Tac home page on starparkingseatac.com
- Ready for Pick-Up page on starparkingseatac.com
- Booking a Reservation page on reservations.starparkingseatac.com
- SEA Parking Information and Rates page on portseattle.org
- MVP Airport Parking home page on mvpparking.com
- MVP Airport Parking FAQ page on mvpparking.com
- ParkingAccess booking data: quotes for SEA lots from June 17 to September 15, 2026