USDLast verified: October 22, 2026. Official rates, reservations, shuttles, height limits and EV charging come from flydulles.com; Metrorail fares from WMATA's Tariff #49; off-site prices from a live ParkingAccess search for November 6 to 13, 2026.
Garage 1 runs near full. On Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:03 p.m. ET, the airport's live board showed Garage 1 with 91 of 4,508 spaces open (about 98% full), Garage 2 with 1,026 of 3,727 open and the Economy Lot with 3,626 of 11,431 open (flydulles.com). The airport says reservations are still honored when a facility fills.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess sells reservations for the hotel lot priced on this page and earns a commission plus a $9.95 service fee on each booking. Dulles's own garages and lots cannot be booked through ParkingAccess.
Dulles charges $20 a day in the Economy Lot, $25 in Garages 1 and 2, $32 in the Terminal Hourly lot and $40 in the Terminal lot at the drive-up maximum. The one hotel lot ParkingAccess could book for November 6 to 13 was the Hyatt Regency Dulles Airport at $85.63 for 8 days, against $160 for 8 days in Economy. Silver Line fares to Dulles run $2.25 to $6.75 one way on weekdays.
What Dulles charges at its own garages and lots
The drive-up daily maximums are $20 in the Economy Lot, $25 in Garages 1 and 2, $32 in the Terminal Hourly lot and $40 in the Terminal lot. Valet starts at $39 or $45 for the first day depending on where you hand over the keys.
| Facility | Hourly | Daily maximum | Height limit | Getting to the terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot | Not listed here | $20 | None | Free shuttle every 15 minutes, ride about 15 minutes |
| Garages 1 and 2 | $7 | $25 | 8 feet 2 inches | Free shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes |
| Terminal Hourly lot | $7 | $32 | 10 feet 6 inches | Next to the terminal |
| Terminal lot | $7 | $40 | 10 feet 6 inches | Next to the terminal |
| Valet | $10 an hour from day 2 | $45 day 1 curbside; $39 day 1 at the Service Center | Not published | Curbside at Departures Zone 3, 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Service Center open 24 hours |
The reservation site, parking.flydulles.com, prints $6 an hour and $21 a day for Garages 1 and 2, which disagrees with the $7 and $25 on flydulles.com; it is unclear whether the lower figure is the reserved price, so call the parking office at 703-572-4500 if the difference matters. The shuttles run 24 hours a day. Stays over 45 days must register with the parking office.
Reserving at Dulles, paying, EV charging and the cell phone lot
Dulles lets you reserve from 12 months out to 12 hours before entry with no reservation fee, and cancel or modify free up to 1 hour before. A reserved parker still gets a space when a facility shows full, and the airport says you never pay more than the drive-up rate.
The parking FAQ gives a two-hour grace period around your entry time and charges overstays at the drive-up rate. Drive-up customers pay by credit or debit card at the exit or in cash at the cash lane; toll tags are not accepted. Charging stations in Garages 1 and 2 are first come, first served, cannot be reserved, and cost the regular parking rate at exit (EV charging page). The cell phone lot on Autopilot Drive is free for up to one hour, and vehicles must not be left unattended.
The hotel lot ParkingAccess can book near Dulles
For November 6 to 13, ParkingAccess could book the Hyatt Regency Dulles Airport at $85.63, priced as 8 days. The Hilton Washington Dulles Airport lot was sold out for those dates.
| Lot | Distance | Type | Reviews as listed | Live rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Dulles Airport, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon | 1.4 miles from IAD | Uncovered, self-park | Good (2764 reviews) | $7.95/day | $85.63 for 8 days |
| Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon | 2.1 miles from IAD | Uncovered, self-park; shuttle every 30 minutes, 10-minute transfer | Good (4023 reviews) | $8.25/day | Sold out for these dates |
Eight days in the Economy Lot at $20 is $160, so the Hyatt is $74.37 less on these dates. Prices are a ParkingAccess search from October 22, 2026, with taxes and the $9.95 service fee. The search results list no shuttle frequency for the Hyatt, so ask the hotel. See live prices for November 6 to 13, 2026, then change the dates.
What a week costs at the drive-up maximum
Seven days costs $140 in the Economy Lot, $175 in Garages 1 and 2, $224 in the Terminal Hourly lot and $280 in the Terminal lot. These are ceilings; the airport does not print how it charges a partial last day.
| Option | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Terminal lot, $40 a day | $280 |
| Terminal Hourly lot, $32 a day | $224 |
| Garages 1 and 2, $25 a day | $175 |
| Economy Lot, $20 a day | $140 |
The Silver Line to Dulles: fares, ride times and the walk to the terminal
The Metrorail station is named Washington Dulles International Airport, and a weekday fare costs $2.25 to $6.75 one way depending on distance. After 9:30 pm and on weekends it is $2.25 to $2.50.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fare | Weekday 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $2.25 to $6.75; evenings and weekends $2.25 to $2.50; reduced fare $1.10 to $3.35 |
| Ride time at launch | 12 minutes from Wiehle-Reston East, 26 from Tysons, 53 from Metro Center (2022 launch figures) |
| Station to terminal | Indoor tunnel with moving sidewalks, about 600 feet and 7 to 8 minutes |
Two maximum one-way weekday fares come to $13.50, which is less than a day in the Terminal lot. Check WMATA's trip planner for your station pair and the current train frequency, which this page does not state.
Original research: what a week at Dulles costs by method
Seven days in the Economy Lot is $140, while a maximum-fare round trip by Metrorail is $13.50, though that leaves out how you get to the station and how long you are away. The hotel lot saved $74.37 over 8 days in Economy on these dates.
Method: we took each facility's published drive-up maximum from flydulles.com on October 22, 2026, multiplied by seven, and compared it with a ParkingAccess search for November 6 to 13 and WMATA's published fare cap. Drive-up maximums are ceilings, and reserved prices can be lower.
Questions travelers ask about parking at Dulles
How much does it cost to park at Dulles Airport?
At the drive-up maximum, $20 a day in Economy, $25 in Garages 1 and 2, $32 in the Terminal Hourly lot and $40 in the Terminal lot. Valet is $39 or $45 for the first day.
What are the IAD parking rates per day?
Economy $20, Garages 1 and 2 $25 (flydulles.com; the reservation site prints $21), Terminal Hourly $32 and Terminal $40. All are 24-hour maximums, and the hourly rate in the garages and Terminal lots is $7.
How much is Dulles economy parking?
$20 for a 24-hour period, with a free shuttle every 15 minutes and a ride of about 15 minutes. There is no height limit.
What is the cheapest way to park at Dulles?
At the airport, the Economy Lot at $20 a day. Off-site, the Hyatt Regency Dulles Airport was $85.63 for 8 days for November 6 to 13.
How much is the Metro to Dulles?
$2.25 to $6.75 one way on weekdays and $2.25 to $2.50 after 9:30 p.m. and on weekends, per WMATA's Tariff #49.
Is there a Thanksgiving parking advisory for Dulles?
Not yet. The airport's 2026 guidance says to reserve in advance and notes that reserved parkers can still park when a garage shows full.
Where the facts on this page come from
- Garages 1 and 2 and Terminal parking on flydulles.com, read October 22, 2026
- Parking FAQ on flydulles.com
- Holiday travel guidance on flydulles.com
- WMATA Tariff #49 on wmata.com
- ParkingAccess live search for IAD, November 6 to 13, 2026, run October 22, 2026
Related ParkingAccess guides
- Hotels near Dulles with parking included
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport parking
- Airport parking rate index, official daily rates at other U.S. airports
