USDSeattle-Tacoma International's own garage charges $37 per 24 hours in General Parking, capped at $222 a week, and $47 a day on the Reserved Parking floor, which must be booked ahead. The Port of Seattle's rates include tax. For a trip from 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, four off-site lots on ParkingAccess cost $84.41 to $174.03 in total, taxes and fees included, against $259 in General Parking.
Last verified: October 5, 2026, before 8 a.m. PT, on portseattle.org, the Port of Seattle's website, including its Airport Tariff No. 1; on Sound Transit's fares page; and in a ParkingAccess search the same morning.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess earns a commission and a booking fee on the off-site lots booked here. The Port of Seattle's garage is not sold on ParkingAccess.
Port of Seattle garage rates at SEA
| Time parked | General Parking, Floors 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 | Reserved Parking, Floor 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $8 | $10 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $16 | $20 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $24 | $30 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $32 | $40 |
| 4 to 24 hours | $37 | $47 |
| A week | $222 maximum | No weekly rate |
General Parking is the drive-up option for short and long stays. Reserved Parking on Floor 4 needs an advance reservation at reservesea.portseattle.org, and staying past your reservation costs $10 an hour up to the daily maximum. The Port's rates include Washington sales tax and the City of SeaTac parking tax. A lost ticket costs at least the daily rate.
One trip, every option: October 20 to 27
| Option | Total | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Motel 6 (SEA), 18900 47th Ave. S. | $84.41 | Uncovered self-park, 2.2 miles from SEA. Its ParkingAccess listing says the shuttle is currently unavailable, but the Port of Seattle still lists the motel's courtesy shuttle; call 206-248-9000 to check. |
| Fox Parking SeaTac, 20841 International Blvd., self-park | $113.25 | Uncovered, 3.4 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Fox Parking SeaTac, valet | $120.20 | Uncovered valet, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton, 18220 International Blvd. | $147.26 | Covered valet, 1.6 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 S. 176th St. | $174.03 | Uncovered self-park, 1.3 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| SEA General Parking, drive-up | $259 | The $222 weekly maximum plus $37 for the last 10 hours |
| SEA Reserved Parking | $376 | 7 days at $47 plus $47 for the last 10 hours; no weekly rate |
For this trip, Fox Parking SeaTac's self-park costs $145.75 less than General Parking. Off-site totals come from a ParkingAccess search on October 5 for 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, taxes and fees included; ParkingAccess prices that stay as 8 days. Garage totals are calculated from the Port's tariff. Parking Seatac Valet, Sea-Tac Crest Motor Inn and Econo Lodge were sold out for those dates. Prices change with your dates, so search yours above.
Link light rail instead of parking
- An adult Link light rail fare is $3.00 one way. Low-income adults with ORCA LIFT and seniors or riders with disabilities pay $1.00, and riders 18 and under ride free.
- The Port says the ride from downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes.
- From baggage claim, go up to the fourth floor and cross the skybridge to the parking garage, then follow the signs to the Airport/SeaTac station. A free Train-to-Plane shuttle runs between the station and the center of the garage from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
- Pay by tapping a credit or debit card or an ORCA card, at the station ticket machines, or with the Transit GO Ticket app.
Rules at the SEA garage
- 30-day limit: for a longer stay, reserve online or make arrangements with the Public Parking Office at (206) 787-4069. Otherwise the Port may treat the car as abandoned and tow it at the owner's expense.
- Height limit: 6 feet 10 inches. Taller vehicles use the over-height lot at General Parking rates, reached from the southern entrance off 182nd St. and International Blvd., within walking distance of the terminal. It has only 78 stalls, regularly fills, and is first come, first served.
- EV charging: 94 stalls with free Level 2 charging for parking customers, first come, first served: 64 on Floor 7 in General Parking and 30 on Floor 4 in Reserved Parking.
- Accessible parking: ADA stalls are on Floor 5 in General Parking and Floor 4 in Reserved Parking, first come, first served. They can't be reserved online.
- Motorcycles park in General Parking at the same rates as cars.
What ParkingAccess can book near SEA
Four off-site lots: Motel 6 (SEA), Fox Parking SeaTac, Evods Parking at Spark by Hilton and the Seattle Airport Marriott, at the prices in the table above for October 20 to 27. Hotel-and-parking packages with a one-night stay also show in the search results.
The lots under "Other SEA parking we list but can't book," lower on this page, can't be reserved on ParkingAccess. One of them, Doug Fox Parking, is the remote lot the Port describes as being on Port of Seattle property just north of the airport. It is a different lot from Fox Parking SeaTac at 20841 International Blvd.
Questions travelers ask about parking at SEA
How much is parking at SeaTac per day?
$37 per 24 hours in General Parking and $47 a day in Reserved Parking, tax included. General Parking tops out at $222 for a week; Reserved Parking has no weekly rate.
What is the cheapest parking near SEA?
For October 20 to 27, the lowest ParkingAccess total was Motel 6 (SEA) at $84.41. Its listing says the shuttle is currently unavailable, though the Port of Seattle still lists the motel's courtesy shuttle, so call 206-248-9000 before you rely on it. Fox Parking SeaTac was next, at $113.25 with a shuttle every 15 minutes. At the airport, General Parking is the cheaper garage option, at $222 for a week.
Is there a promo code for SeaTac parking?
The Port of Seattle emails new subscribers to its parking promotions a 10% off code for their next parking reservation; sign up on the Port's site. Totals on ParkingAccess already include taxes and fees.
How long can I leave my car at Sea-Tac?
Up to 30 days. For longer, reserve online or call the Public Parking Office at (206) 787-4069, or the Port may treat the car as abandoned and tow it.
Does the SEA garage have EV charging?
Yes. 94 stalls have free Level 2 charging, first come, first served: 64 on Floor 7 and 30 on Floor 4, the Reserved Parking floor.
How do I get from the terminal to the light rail?
From baggage claim, go up to the fourth floor, cross the skybridge to the garage and follow the signs, or take the free Train-to-Plane shuttle, which runs from 5 a.m. to midnight. An adult fare is $3.00.
What is the height limit in the SEA garage?
6 feet 10 inches. Taller vehicles park in the 78-stall over-height lot at General Parking rates, first come, first served.
Where the facts on this page come from
- Parking information and rates on portseattle.org, the Port of Seattle's website: garage floors and rates, Reserved Parking, the 30-day rule, over-height, EV and accessible parking, and Doug Fox Parking, read October 5, 2026.
- Port of Seattle Airport Tariff No. 1: the hourly brackets, the $222 weekly maximum, included taxes and the lost-ticket charge, read October 5, 2026.
- Reserved Parking promotions on portseattle.org: the 10% code for new subscribers, read October 5, 2026.
- Public Transit: Link Light Rail on portseattle.org: ride time, directions to the station and the Train-to-Plane shuttle, read October 5, 2026.
- Sound Transit fares: Link light rail fares and ways to pay, read October 5, 2026.
- Hotel and Off-Site Courtesy Shuttles on portseattle.org: the hotels the Port lists with courtesy shuttles, read October 5, 2026.
- A ParkingAccess search for 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, run October 5, 2026.
