USDJohn Glenn Columbus International's own parking costs $9 a day in the Green lot, with the first hour free, $11 in the Red lot, $24 in the long-term garage and $30 in the short-term garage or with valet. Shuttles to the shuttle lots run 24 hours a day, every 15 to 18 minutes. Off the airport, ParkingAccess sells Park With The Shark on Stelzer Road, where checkouts since August 1 started at $3.12 a day.
Last verified: October 5, 2026, about 9:25 a.m. ET, on flycolumbus.com, the airport authority's website, and in ParkingAccess's CMH listings and bookings the same day.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess earns a commission and a booking fee on reservations made here, including Park With The Shark and hotel-and-parking packages. The airport's own lots are not sold on ParkingAccess.
CMH parking rates, from the airport's site
| Lot | Where it is | First hour | Per 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green lot | 3256 E 17th Ave.; shuttle lot | Free | $9 |
| Red lot | 3795 International Gateway; shuttle lot | Not listed | $11 |
| Long-term garage (Levels 1 to 6) | Connected to the terminal | $7 | $24 |
| Short-term garage (Level 4) | Connected to the terminal | $7 | $30 |
| Valet | Curbside at ticketing | $18 | $30 |
| Walking Lot | Permanently closed since May 4, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
The Green lot is now the airport's cheapest lot, and its first hour is free, so it also works for picking someone up. So does the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot between the air traffic control tower and the terminal. Shuttles run 24 hours a day and leave the terminal every 15 to 18 minutes. The airport says its lots are patrolled by airport police, well lit and watched by CCTV.
What a week at CMH costs
| Option | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Green lot | $63 |
| Red lot | $77 |
| Long-term garage | $168 |
| Short-term garage or valet | $210 |
Calculated from the airport's 24-hour rates.
What ParkingAccess can book at CMH
- Park With The Shark, an off-site lot on Stelzer Road. Checkouts on ParkingAccess since August 1 started at $3.12 a day, and the most recent was October 5. Prices change with your dates, so search them above.
- Hotel-and-parking packages: a search for October 16 to 20 showed the Country Inn and Suites at 2900 Airport Dr., with 10 days of parking and a shuttle every 20 minutes, and the Days Inn Columbus Airport at 750 Stelzer Rd., with 14 days of parking and a shuttle every 30 minutes. Each needs a one-night hotel stay.
The airport's own lots are not sold on ParkingAccess; you pay for them at the lot.
Questions travelers ask about CMH parking
How much is parking at Columbus airport?
$9 a day in the Green lot, $11 in the Red lot, $24 in the long-term garage, and $30 in the short-term garage or with valet, per the airport's site on October 5, 2026.
What is the cheapest parking at CMH?
On the airport, the Green lot at $9 a day, with the first hour free. Off the airport, Park With The Shark on ParkingAccess has started at $3.12 a day since August 1.
Is the CMH Walking Lot open?
No. The airport says the Walking Lot closed permanently on May 4, 2026.
How often do the CMH parking shuttles run?
24 hours a day, every 15 to 18 minutes, looping between the shuttle lots and the terminal.
Is there free parking at CMH?
For pickups, yes: the Cell Phone Waiting Lot is free, and the Green lot's first hour is free. There is no free long-term parking.
Does CMH have valet parking?
Yes, curbside at ticketing: $18 for the first hour and $30 per 24 hours.
Where the facts on this page come from
- Parking options at CMH on flycolumbus.com, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority's website: rates, lot addresses, shuttles, the Walking Lot closure, valet, waiting options and security, read October 5, 2026.
- ParkingAccess's CMH checkouts since August 1, 2026, and a ParkingAccess search for October 16 to 20, run October 5, 2026.
