USDLast verified: October 22, 2026. Official rates and lot rules come from flystl.com, the airport's own website, and MetroLink fares and closures from Metro Transit, all read that day; the rates took effect July 1, 2026. Off-site prices come from a live ParkingAccess search for November 6 to 13, 2026. Hotel details come from each hotel's website and competitor details from The Parking Spot, SpotHero and ParkWhiz, read September 18, 2026.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess sells reservations for the off-site lots priced on this page and earns a commission plus a $9.95 service fee on each booking. The airport's own garages and lots cannot be booked through ParkingAccess. Its one reservable lot, Lot E, is booked through the airport's Lot E page.
The airport's own parking costs $11.00 to $33.00 a day at rates in effect since July 1, 2026: Terminal 2 Garage $33.00, Terminal 1 Garage $31.00, Lot E $27.00 plus a $10.00 reservation fee, Lot A $20.00, Lot C $15.00 covered or $12.00 uncovered, Lot B $14.00 and Lot D $11.00. The cheapest live off-site total we found was Renaissance St. Louis Airport at $56.91 all-in for 7 nights (November 6 to 13, 2026), $20.09 less than 7 nights in Lot D. Southwest flies from Terminal 2, and most other airlines use Terminal 1. MetroLink's airport stations are closed from mid-October into mid-December.
STL parking rates at the airport's garages and lots
The airport runs seven parking options, all open 24 hours a day. You take a ticket on entry and pay at the exit. Lot E is the exception: it has been reservation only since July 1, 2026, and you pay when you book.
| Facility | Daily rate | Shorter stays |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 Garage | $33.00 | $5.00 up to 2 hours, $14.00 up to 4, $20.00 up to 6, $27.00 up to 12 |
| Terminal 1 Garage | $31.00 | $5.00 up to 2 hours, $14.00 up to 4, $20.00 up to 6, $26.00 up to 12 |
| Lot E, reservation only | $27.00 plus a one-time $10.00 reservation fee | $5.00 up to 2 hours, $15.00 up to 4, $22.00 up to 6 |
| Lot A | $20.00 | $11.00 up to 6 hours, $17.00 up to 12 |
| Lot C, covered | $15.00 | $8.00 up to 6 hours, $10.00 up to 12 |
| Lot B | $14.00 | $14.00 for any stay up to 24 hours |
| Lot C, uncovered | $12.00 | $7.00 up to 6 hours, $9.00 up to 12 |
| Lot D | $11.00 | $11.00 for any stay up to 24 hours |
Every airport rate page says tax is included except Lot A's, so tax inclusion for Lot A is not published on its page. The airport's FAQ says posted rates for all on-airport parking include all taxes and fees. No lot has a published maximum stay, and the airport publishes no valet service.
The garages, Lot A and Lot C take cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The Lot B and Lot D pages list only cards, adding Discover, so bring one. The airport suggests allowing 30 extra minutes to park.
In Lot E you book through the airport's Lot E page. A booking holds space, not a specific spot, and cannot be edited, only cancelled up to 24 hours ahead.
Correction, September 18, 2026: an earlier version of this page understated what the airport's own lots cost. The cheapest airport lot is Lot D at $11.00 a day.
Which garage or lot serves your terminal
Southwest, Lufthansa and British Airways use Terminal 2. Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southern Airways Express, Sun Country and United use Terminal 1. The terminals are just over a mile apart, with no walking route between them.
| Terminal | Walk-in parking | Shuttle lots |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 Garage (attached) and Lot A (tunnel) | Lots B, C and D |
| Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 Garage (attached) and Lot E (east of the terminal) | Lots B, C and D |
The free Super Park shuttle runs 24 hours a day. The lot pages say every 8 to 15 minutes and the airport's FAQ says every 15, so plan on 15. The airport says its shuttles meet ADA requirements, none carries child seats, and the Passio GO app, launched April 30, 2026, tracks them live. A free Terminal Shuttle links Terminal 1 Exit 12 and Terminal 2 Door 10 around the clock, about 10 minutes.
Airport lot or off-site lot: what 3 and 7 nights cost
Over 7 nights, Renaissance came to $56.91 all-in, $20.09 less than Lot D and $174.09 less than the Terminal 2 Garage. Over 3 nights the saving against Lot D falls to $3.70 or less before taxes. Marriott and Crowne Plaza cost more than Lot D even over 7 nights.
| Option | 3 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance St. Louis Airport, off-site | $29.30 before taxes | $56.91 all-in |
| Quality Inn, off-site | $29.45 before taxes | $57.73 all-in |
| Hilton St. Louis Airport, off-site | $33.92 before taxes | $68.12 all-in |
| Lot D, airport | $33.00 | $77.00 |
| Marriott St. Louis Airport, off-site | $39.80 before taxes | $82.39 all-in |
| Crowne Plaza Airport, off-site | $39.92 before taxes | $82.68 all-in |
| Lot C, uncovered, airport | $36.00 | $84.00 |
| Lot B, airport | $42.00 | $98.00 |
| Lot C, covered, airport | $45.00 | $105.00 |
| Lot A, airport | $60.00 | $140.00 |
| Lot E, airport, with the $10.00 fee | $91.00 | $199.00 |
| Terminal 1 Garage, airport | $93.00 | $217.00 |
| Terminal 2 Garage, airport | $99.00 | $231.00 |
How to read the table: airport figures are the daily rate times the nights; the airport does not publish how it charges a partial last day. Off-site 7-night figures are live ParkingAccess totals for November 6 to 13, including taxes of $1.81 to $2.80 and the $9.95 service fee. Off-site 3-night figures are estimates, the live daily rate times 3 plus the $9.95 fee, before taxes.
The five off-site lots ParkingAccess sells at STL
All five are uncovered, self-park hotel lots with a shuttle every 15 or 30 minutes. Renaissance St. Louis Airport took 42 of the 56 STL bookings made through ParkingAccess in the 12 months to September 18, 2026.
| Lot and address | Distance | Type and shuttle | Reviews on ParkingAccess | Live rate | 7-night total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance St. Louis Airport (STL) 9801 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO | 1.1 miles from STL | Uncovered, Self. Every 15 min, transfer 10 min | Good (3163 reviews) | $6.45/day | $56.91 |
| Quality Inn (STL) 10232 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO | 0.5 miles from STL | Uncovered, Self. Every 30 min, transfer 10 min | Average (1631 reviews) | $6.50/day | $57.73 |
| Hilton St. Louis Airport (STL) 10330 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO | 0.4 miles from STL | Uncovered, Self. Every 15 min, transfer 10 min | No reviews yet on ParkingAccess | $7.99/day | $68.12 |
| Marriott St. Louis Airport (STL) 10700 Pear Tree Ln, St Louis, MO | 0.3 miles from STL | Uncovered, Self. Every 15 min, transfer 10 min | No reviews yet on ParkingAccess | $9.95/day | $82.39 |
| Crowne Plaza Airport (STL) 11228 Lone Eagle Dr, Bridgeton, MO | 1.8 miles from STL | Uncovered, Self. Every 15 min, transfer 10 min | No reviews yet on ParkingAccess | $9.99/day | $82.68 |
See live prices for November 6 to 13, 2026, then change the dates. You are not charged until the lot confirms, taxes and fees show before you pay, and cancellation is free up to 1 hour before drop-off. ParkingAccess has booked parking online since 2003.
Renaissance's own site, read September 18, lists a free 10-minute airport shuttle, EV charging subject to availability and van-accessible parking, but no shuttle hours, and puts the airport 0.5 miles away, not the 1.1 miles on our listing. Quality Inn, rated Average on ParkingAccess, ran its shuttle every 30 minutes, 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM per its site as read September 18, and has no bus or truck parking. Its site lists long-term parking at $7.00 a day without saying whether a room night is required. We did not check the other three hotels' sites.
The Parking Spot, SpotHero and ParkWhiz
ParkingAccess does not sell The Parking Spot, which runs four STL lots 0.3 to 2.7 miles out, including The Parking Spot East at 9050 Natural Bridge Rd, with rates advertised from $9.95 a day. On September 18, SpotHero ignored our October dates and showed September 19 to 23: Renaissance from $10.85 a day, The Parking Spot East from $16.60, The Parking Spot 3 from $19.35, no distances. Its FAQ lists Lot B at $10 on weekdays; the airport charges $14.00. ParkWhiz showed no STL parking for October 2 to 9 that day.
Getting to the terminals, pickups, rideshare and MetroLink
Both terminals sit on Lambert International Boulevard beside I-70. Drivers meeting a flight wait free in a cell phone lot, since cars may not stay stopped at arrivals. MetroLink's Terminal 1 station is closed from October 12 to mid-December and its Terminal 2 station closes November 2 to mid-December, so rail riders need a free shuttle.
| What you need | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Driving in | I-70 eastbound: Exit 235C, Cypress Road. I-70 westbound: Exit 238A. I-170 or I-70 westbound: Exit 238A. | Not applicable |
| Terminal 1 cell phone lot | 10985 Lambert International Blvd, one-third mile east of the Cypress intersection | Free |
| Terminal 2 cell phone lot | 9837 Air Cargo Road, inside the Air Cargo complex | Free |
| Uber and Lyft | Terminal 1: Door 6, Departure Level. Terminal 2: Door 12, Arrivals Level. | Not published by the airport |
| Taxi | Terminal 1: Door 14 to the garage Yellow Level. Terminal 2: across from Door 12 in the garage. | Fare by destination, plus a $4 airport fee per pickup |
| MetroLink | Terminal 1 station closed October 12 to mid-December; Terminal 2 station closes November 2 to mid-December. Free Metro shuttles link riders to both. | $2.50 base fare, or a $5.00 One-Day Pass |
Metro Transit's closure notice, posted October 7, 2026, says that until Terminal 2 closes you ride the Red Line to the Terminal 2 station and take the free airport shuttle from Exit 10 to Terminal 1; leaving Terminal 1, use Exit 12 for the shuttle to Terminal 2, then an eastbound Red Line train. Metro says it will announce how riders reach Terminal 2 closer to November 2, and the shuttle adds a few minutes. Check the rider alerts page before you travel. Buy tickets before boarding, at station machines or in the Transit app. Metro lists no separate airport fare. A base-fare round trip costs $5.00, the same as a One-Day Pass.
STL has posted no Thanksgiving 2026 parking advisory as of October 22; its TSA page says to allow more time than normal in peak holiday periods, and the MetroLink closures run through Thanksgiving week.
Accessible parking, EV charging and oversized vehicles
Every airport garage and lot has marked accessible rows, and the airport says its shuttles meet ADA requirements. The airport publishes no EV charging and no garage height limits. Lot C takes oversized vehicles.
| Facility | Accessible spaces |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 Garage | Rows G through L on each level, nearest the elevators. Van-accessible spaces only on the top level. |
| Terminal 2 Garage | Row C on each level, nearest the elevators |
| Lot A | Row G North |
| Lot B | Row A-2 |
| Lot C | Row C-5 |
| Lot D | Row four |
| Lot E | Front of the lot, left of the cashier's booth |
Airlines provide free wheelchair help, so ask yours for curbside assistance. MetroLink's reduced fare is $1.25 for seniors and riders with disabilities who hold a Metro permit.
EV charging is not published for any airport garage or lot. Renaissance lists EV charging stations subject to availability, and The Parking Spot East, which ParkingAccess does not sell, lists EV charging too.
Lot C accepts trucks, trailers, pickups with campers, vans and buses. Quality Inn has no bus or truck parking. The Parking Spot lists clearances of 9 feet 6 inches at The Parking Spot 1 and 9 feet 2 inches at The Parking Spot East.
Who should skip which option
Match the lot to your trip length, terminal and flight times. For a week, the garages cost close to four times as much as the two cheapest off-site lots.
| Option | Skip it if | Look at instead |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 or 2 Garage | You are away more than a night or two. Seven nights is $217.00 or $231.00. | Lot D or an off-site lot |
| Lot E | Your return time may change. Bookings cannot be edited, only cancelled up to 24 hours ahead. | Terminal 2 Garage |
| Lot A | You fly from Terminal 2. Its tunnel leads to Terminal 1. | Lot E or Terminal 2 Garage |
| Lots B, C and D | Your children need car seats on the shuttle. The shuttles carry none. | A garage or Lot A |
| Lot C | You need neither cover nor oversized space. Lot D is $1.00 a day less than uncovered Lot C. | Lot D |
| Renaissance or Quality Inn | Your trip is 3 nights or fewer. The saving is $3.70 or less before taxes. | Lot D |
| Quality Inn | You need a shuttle before 4:00 AM or after 11:00 PM, or drive a bus or truck. It is rated Average on ParkingAccess. | Renaissance or Lot D |
| Marriott or Crowne Plaza | Price matters most. Over 7 nights they cost $5.39 and $5.68 more than Lot D. Neither has reviews yet on ParkingAccess. | Lot D, Renaissance or Quality Inn |
Questions travelers ask about Lambert airport parking
Short answers to common searches, using the rates and rules above.
How much does it cost to park at Lambert St. Louis Airport?
The airport charges $11.00 a day in Lot D up to $33.00 in the Terminal 2 Garage, with Lot E at $27.00 plus a $10.00 reservation fee. Off-site lots on ParkingAccess ran $6.45 to $9.99 a day, before taxes and the service fee, for November 6 to 13, 2026.
What is the cheapest parking at STL?
Lot D, at $11.00 a day, is the airport's cheapest lot. Off-site, Renaissance St. Louis Airport was $6.45 a day, or $56.91 all-in for 7 nights (November 6 to 13, 2026), against $77.00 in Lot D. Over 3 nights the gap is $3.70 or less before taxes.
Where should I park at Lambert for Southwest Airlines?
Southwest uses Terminal 2. The Terminal 2 Garage, at $33.00 a day, and Lot E, at $27.00 a day plus a $10.00 reservation fee, are walkable. Lots B, C and D reach Terminal 2 by free shuttle.
Does STL have free parking?
No airport garage or lot is free. The two cell phone lots are free, but only for drivers waiting to pick someone up.
Can I reserve parking at St. Louis Lambert?
At the airport, only Lot E, on its Lot E page, at $27.00 a day plus a $10.00 fee paid when you book. Bookings cannot be edited. The off-site lots on this page can be reserved on ParkingAccess, with free cancellation up to 1 hour before drop-off.
Is 3 or 5 days considered long-term parking at STL?
The airport sets no day threshold and no maximum stay. It calls Lot B its lot for long-term parking, and the shuttle lots are its cheapest. In Lot D, 3 nights costs $33.00 and 5 nights costs $55.00.
How does long-term parking at STL work?
At an airport lot you take a ticket, ride the free Super Park shuttle and pay at the exit. At an off-site lot booked on ParkingAccess, you pay the all-in total once the lot confirms, then park at the hotel and ride its shuttle.
How can I pay less for parking at STL?
Match the lot to the trip. For 3 nights, Lot D and the two cheapest off-site lots are within a few dollars. For a week, Renaissance saved $20.09 against Lot D and $160.09 against the Terminal 1 Garage on our dates.
Does MetroLink go to the St. Louis airport right now?
Not directly. Metro Transit closed the Terminal 1 station from October 12 to mid-December and will close the Terminal 2 station from November 2 to mid-December for track maintenance. Free shuttles connect riders to both airport stations.
Where the facts on this page come from
Every rate, rule and total on this page comes from one of these pages. Airport and Metro Transit pages were read on October 22, 2026; hotel and competitor pages on September 18, 2026.
- Parking & Transportation page on flystl.com: cell phone lots, rideshare, taxi, MetroLink
- Terminal 1 Parking page on flystl.com
- Terminal 2 Parking page on flystl.com
- Lot A Parking page on flystl.com
- Lot B Parking page on flystl.com
- Lot C Parking page on flystl.com
- Lot D Parking page on flystl.com
- Lot E Parking page on flystl.com
- Frequently Asked Questions page on flystl.com: reservations, taxes, shuttles
- Fares & Passes page on metrostlouis.org: MetroLink fares
- MetroLink Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 temporary closure notice on metrostlouis.org
- TSA and security page on flystl.com: holiday travel advice
- St. Louis locations page on theparkingspot.com: addresses, clearances, EV charging
- STL airport listings page on spothero.com: prices, FAQ rates
- STL airport search page on parkwhiz.com: no listings
- Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel overview on marriott.com: shuttle, EV charging
- Quality Inn Saint Louis Airport page on choicehotels.com: shuttle hours, vehicle rules
- ParkingAccess live search for STL, November 6 to 13, 2026: off-site rates, totals, reviews
Related ParkingAccess guides
Guides for nearby airports, plus the booking page for each lot we sell at STL.
- Airport parking rate index, official daily rates at other U.S. airports
- Kansas City International (MCI) parking
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD) parking
- Chicago Midway (MDW) parking
- Renaissance St. Louis Airport lot details and booking
- Quality Inn STL lot details and booking
- Hilton St. Louis Airport lot details and booking
- Marriott St. Louis Airport lot details and booking
- Crowne Plaza Airport STL lot details and booking
