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CMH Parking Decoded: What the Lot Colors Actually Mean for Your Wallet

Columbus uses a color-coded lot system that confuses first-timers. Here is what matters: Green Shuttle Lot at $8/day is the best value, Walking Lot at $5/day is the cheapest but least convenient, and the Short-Term Garage maxes at $30/day. The Long-Term Garage at $23/day is the sweet spot for covered parking without paying short-term rates.

CMH Quick Facts

  • Airport address: 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219.
  • Short-Term Garage: $5 first hour, $3 each additional, $30/day max.
  • Long-Term Garage (covered): $6 first hour, $23/day max.
  • Blue Lot (covered): $12/day. Blue Lot (uncovered): $11/day.
  • Red Shuttle Lot: $9/day.
  • Green Shuttle Lot: $8/day, 3256 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
  • Walking Lot: $5/day, 4370 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219.
  • Valet: $16 first hour or $30/day.
  • Shuttle frequency: every 15-18 minutes, 24/7.
  • COTA AirConnect (Route 7): $2.75, runs 6 AM to 9 PM daily to downtown Columbus.

Parking Options Compared

Option Price & Location The Reality
Short-Term Garage $30/day max, at terminal. Only makes sense for pickup or same-day returns. Expensive for overnight.
Long-Term Garage $23/day, covered, near terminal. Best covered option for multi-day trips without shuttle dependency.
Green Shuttle Lot $8/day at 3256 E 17th Ave. Best overall value. Shuttle runs 24/7 every 15-18 minutes.
Walking Lot $5/day at 4370 International Gateway. Cheapest option but longest walk. Good for budget travelers with light bags.

CMH Driving Tips

  • From I-670 East, follow signs to the terminal. The lot color signs appear after the main entrance, so decide which lot you want before you arrive.
  • Green Lot is off 17th Avenue, not the main terminal entrance. If you miss the turn, you will end up in the terminal loop and pay garage rates.
  • For COTA AirConnect, the bus stop is at the terminal. It runs until 9 PM, so plan accordingly for late flights.

FAQ

What do the lot colors mean at CMH?

Green ($8/day) and Red ($9/day) are shuttle lots. Blue ($11-12/day) is closer with shuttle. Walking Lot ($5/day) has no shuttle but is the cheapest. Long-Term Garage ($23/day) is covered with no shuttle needed.

Is there public transit to Columbus airport?

Yes. COTA AirConnect Route 7 runs from downtown Columbus to the terminal for $2.75, daily from 6 AM to 9 PM.

Which CMH lot is best for a week-long trip?

Green Shuttle Lot at $8/day saves the most. A 7-day trip costs $56 in Green vs $161 in the Long-Term Garage.

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