USDKansas City International's own Economy lot costs $9 per 24 hours, with a free shuttle about every 20 minutes, around the clock. The Surface Lot, within walking distance of the terminal, tops out at $22 a day, the garage at $30 and valet at $40. For 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, the airport's fee estimator puts Economy at $72. On ParkingAccess, Hilton Kansas City Airport and Super 8 cost $68.19 and $68.37 for the same trip with a shuttle; two cheaper lots list their shuttle as currently unavailable.
Last verified: October 5, 2026, on flykc.com, Kansas City International Airport's website, including its parking fee estimator, 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 airport's own lots and Park Air Express are not sold on ParkingAccess.
Kansas City International's own parking rates
| Time parked | Economy | Surface Lot | Garage | Valet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First hour | $9 | $5 | $5 | $20 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $9 | $10 | $10 | $20 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $9 | $15 | $15 | $20 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $9 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| 4 to 24 hours | $9 | $22 | $30 | $40 |
Economy is $9 for each 24-hour period. In the Surface Lot, the garage and valet, each extra day costs $5 an hour up to the daily maximum. The Economy lot has more than 15,000 spaces and is entered from Mexico City Avenue or inbound Cookingham Drive. The garage has more than 6,000 spaces, an 8-foot clearance and is open 24/7; flykc.com shows how many spaces are free, and on the morning of October 5 it was 75% full. Valet drop-off is just inside the garage, across from the check-in hall; call 816-243-2019 when you land and the car will be waiting.
One trip, every option: October 20 to 27
| Option | Total | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep Inn Kansas City Airport, 7611 NW 97th Terrace | $39.53 | Uncovered self-park, 3.6 miles. Its listing says the shuttle is currently unavailable. |
| Travelodge (MCI), 504 Prairie View Road, Platte City | $42.89 | Uncovered self-park, 4.4 miles. Its listing says the shuttle is currently unavailable. |
| Hilton Kansas City Airport, 8801 NW 112th St. | $68.19 | Uncovered self-park, 1.9 miles, shuttle every 15 minutes |
| Super 8 Kansas City Airport, 11900 NW Plaza Circle | $68.37 | Uncovered self-park, 1.8 miles, shuttle on demand. $18.28 is paid at booking and $50.09 at the lot. |
| MCI Economy lot | $72 | Free shuttle about every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day |
| Park Air Express, not sold on ParkingAccess | $80 | Off-site valet with a shuttle, per the airport |
| MCI Surface Lot | $176 | Walking distance to the terminal |
| MCI garage | $240 | Covered, across from the check-in hall |
| MCI valet | $320 | Drop-off inside the garage |
Airport and Park Air Express totals come from the fee estimator on flykc.com for the same times; the airport says actual costs can vary with exact arrival and departure times. ParkingAccess totals come from a search on October 5, include taxes and fees, and are priced as 8 days. With a shuttle included, Hilton Kansas City Airport came in $3.81 under the Economy lot for this trip and $171.81 under the garage. Prices change with your dates, so search yours above.
Riding the Economy lot shuttle
- Wait at the enclosed shelter nearest your car and board any blue bus. Buses run about every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and all are wheelchair accessible.
- At the terminal, the buses stop at a marked spot on the commercial curb on the Arrivals (lower) level. Check-in and security are upstairs on the Departures level.
- For help in the lot, use the free courtesy phone in each shelter or call 816-243-5544. Every airport lot offers free jump-starts, air for tires, lockout help, snow dig-out and help finding your car.
EV charging at Kansas City International
- Garage, Level 4, Row E: 52 charging spaces plus 4 accessible ones.
- Surface Lot, row B2: 6 chargers plus 1 accessible space.
- Economy Lot C: 24 charging spaces. Valet also offers charging.
- The airport says you need a ChargePoint account to use the chargers, which are part of Evergy's Clean Charge Network.
Picking someone up at MCI
The free Cell Phone Waiting Lot is at 50 Bern St., a few minutes from the terminal, with a public restroom. The limit is 45 minutes, and unattended cars are towed at the owner's expense. Rideshare drivers use a separate lot at 680 Brasilia Ave.
Coupons and rewards at Kansas City International
- The airport says there are currently no coupons for Economy Parking.
- Its Frequent Parker Program is free and earns points toward free parking, with no blackout dates; sign up at flykcrewards.com.
- Through the Corporate Parker Program, qualifying companies get 10% off at all of the airport's own lots.
What ParkingAccess can book at MCI
Four off-site lots: Sleep Inn Kansas City Airport, Travelodge (MCI), Hilton Kansas City Airport and Super 8 Kansas City Airport, plus one hotel-and-parking package with a one-night stay. Sleep Inn and Travelodge are the cheapest, but their listings say the shuttle is currently unavailable, so plan your own ride for the 3.6 or 4.4 miles to the terminal. Hilton runs a shuttle every 15 minutes and Super 8 runs one on demand.
The lots under "Other MCI parking we list but can't book," lower on this page, can't be reserved on ParkingAccess. One of them, Park Air Express, is the off-site lot the airport lists, with 24/7 covered and uncovered valet and a free shuttle.
Questions travelers ask about parking at MCI
How much is parking at Kansas City airport?
$9 per 24 hours in the Economy lot, up to $22 a day in the Surface Lot, up to $30 a day in the garage and up to $40 a day for valet, per the airport's site on October 5, 2026.
What is the cheapest parking at MCI?
On the airport, the Economy lot at $9 a day, or $63 for 7 days, with a free 24-hour shuttle. On ParkingAccess, Sleep Inn and Travelodge were cheapest for October 20 to 27, at $39.53 and $42.89, but both listings say the shuttle is currently unavailable. With a shuttle, Hilton Kansas City Airport was $68.19, against $72 for Economy.
Are there coupons for MCI Economy parking?
Not right now. The airport says there are currently no coupons for Economy Parking. Its free Frequent Parker Program earns points toward free parking.
Which MCI parking has a shuttle to the terminal?
The airport's Economy lot runs a free shuttle about every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day. Park Air Express runs a free shuttle too. On ParkingAccess, Hilton Kansas City Airport runs one every 15 minutes and Super 8 on demand. The Surface Lot and the garage are within walking distance of the terminal.
Is the MCI garage open 24 hours?
Yes. The garage is open 24/7, has more than 6,000 spaces and an 8-foot clearance, and costs up to $30 a day.
Where do I wait to pick someone up at MCI?
In the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 50 Bern St., for up to 45 minutes. Stay with your car; unattended vehicles are towed.
Where the facts on this page come from
- Parking on flykc.com, Kansas City International Airport's website: rates, lot details, the Economy shuttle, the garage, valet, EV charging, the cell phone lot, Park Air Express, and the fee estimator totals for October 20 to 27, read October 5, 2026.
- Rewards and Coupons on flykc.com: Economy coupons, the Frequent Parker Program and the Corporate Parker Program, read October 5, 2026.
- A ParkingAccess search for 8 a.m. October 20 to 6 p.m. October 27, run October 5, 2026.
