USDAt William P. Hobby Airport, Houston Airports charges $10 a day in ecopark, up to $25 a day in the terminal garages and $30 a day for valet, tax included. Once the garages are 85% full, only cars with a reservation can park there. For 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, four off-site lots with shuttles on ParkingAccess cost $50.36 to $68.79 in total, taxes and fees included, against $80 in ecopark and $200 in the garage.
Last verified: October 5, 2026, about 9:40 a.m. CT, on fly2houston.com, the Houston Airports website, and in a ParkingAccess search the same morning.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess earns a commission and a booking fee on the off-site lots booked here. Houston Airports' ecopark, garages and valet are not sold on ParkingAccess.
Houston Airports' own rates at HOU
| Option | Rate, tax included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ecopark | $10 for 16 minutes to 24 hours | Uncovered |
| Terminal garages | $1 for up to 10 minutes, $5 up to 1 hour, then $2.50 per 30 minutes, up to $25 a day | Pre-booked cars only once the garages are 85% full |
| Valet | $30 per 24 hours | Covered, on the second level of the Red Garage off the departures ramp |
Hobby's lots are cashless: enter and exit with the same debit or credit card, or pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash is not accepted. On the morning of October 5, Houston Airports showed ecopark 89% full and the garages 81% full, so reserving ahead matters on busy days. Valet can be reserved online too; the valet booth is at 713-845-6698.
One trip, every option: October 20 to 27
| Option | Total | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd. | $50.36 | Uncovered self-park, 0.6 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Houston Hobby Marriott South, 9100 Gulf Fwy. | $51.13 | Uncovered self-park, 1.3 miles, shuttle every 30 minutes |
| Hobby Airport Parking, 7625 Monroe Rd. | $55.48 | Covered or uncovered self-park, 1.0 mile, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Hampton Inn Houston Hobby Airport, 8620 Airport Blvd. | $68.79 | Uncovered self-park, 0.9 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| HOU ecopark | $80 | 8 charges of $10 |
| HOU terminal garage | $200 | 7 days at $25 plus $25 for the last 10 hours |
| HOU valet | $240 | 8 charges of $30 |
For this trip, every off-site lot came in $11.21 to $29.64 under ecopark and $131.21 to $149.64 under the garage. Off-site totals come from a ParkingAccess search on October 5, include taxes and fees, and are priced as 8 days. The Houston Airports totals are calculated from its posted rates for the same times. Prices change with your dates, so search yours above.
Rules at Hobby's garages and ecopark
- 60-day limit: a car can stay in a terminal garage or ecopark for up to 60 days without notice. For longer, contact SPGI at 281-233-1786, or the car may be removed at the owner's expense.
- Height limit: 6 feet 7 inches in the terminal garages. Taller accessible vehicles can use ecopark, or Level 1 of the Red Garage at garage rates.
- Finding your car: in a garage, photograph the nearest column with its level number. In ecopark, write down the facility and the shelter letter or row number you get on entry.
EV charging at HOU
Blink chargers at Hobby are free to use. You need a Blink InCard, or you can scan the QR code on the charger's screen with your phone for a guest code. Houston Airports also lists a ChargePoint location in the Blue Garage, Level 2, Row D.
Parking Plus rewards
Parking Plus is Houston Airports' free loyalty program. Members earn points every time they park in a terminal garage or ecopark at HOU, or at IAH, and redeem them for free days of parking.
What ParkingAccess can book at HOU
Four off-site lots, all with a shuttle: DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport, Houston Hobby Marriott South, Hobby Airport Parking and Hampton Inn Houston Hobby Airport, plus three hotel-and-parking packages with a one-night stay. The lots under "Other HOU parking we list but can't book," lower on this page, can't be reserved on ParkingAccess.
Questions travelers ask about parking at Hobby
How much is parking at Hobby Airport?
$10 a day in ecopark, up to $25 a day in the terminal garages and $30 a day for valet, tax included, per Houston Airports on October 5, 2026.
What is the cheapest parking at Hobby Airport?
On the airport, ecopark at $10 a day, or $70 for 7 days. Off the airport, DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport was cheapest on ParkingAccess for October 20 to 27, at $50.36 with taxes and fees and a shuttle every 15 minutes, against $80 in ecopark for the same trip.
Can I park in the Hobby garage without a reservation?
Usually, but Houston Airports says that once the garages reach 85% capacity, only pre-booked reservations can park. They were 81% full on the morning of October 5.
How long can I leave my car at HOU?
Up to 60 days in a terminal garage or ecopark without telling parking staff. For longer, contact SPGI at 281-233-1786.
Does Hobby Airport have valet parking?
Yes. Valet is on the second level of the Red Garage, off the departures ramp, and costs $30 per 24 hours with tax. Car washes are available.
Is there EV charging at Hobby Airport?
Yes. Blink chargers are free to use with a Blink InCard or a guest code from your phone, and there is a ChargePoint location in the Blue Garage, Level 2, Row D.
Where the facts on this page come from
- HOU Parking Rates on fly2houston.com, the Houston Airports website: ecopark, garage and valet rates with tax, read October 5, 2026.
- Parking at Hobby on fly2houston.com: live occupancy and the 85% reservation rule, read October 5, 2026.
- Valet Parking on fly2houston.com: location, rate and the valet booth number, read October 5, 2026.
- Parking FAQ on fly2houston.com: the 60-day rule, payment, height limits and finding your car, read October 5, 2026.
- EV Charging and Parking Plus on fly2houston.com, read October 5, 2026.
- A ParkingAccess search for 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, run October 5, 2026.
