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BUF airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · Buffalo, New York
The cheapest official option listed is Economy Parking Lot (Blue Signs) at $12 per day, and the most expensive listed is Daily/Hourly Parking Garage (Red Signs) at $31 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (parking.buffaloairport.com [1] [2]) on 06 November 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at BUF
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Parking Lot (Blue Signs) | Economy | $12 | Economy Parking Lot (Blue Signs) $1.40 $12.00 | Free 24/7 Shuttle Service |
| Long Term Parking Lot (Orange Signs) | Long-term | $15 | Long Term Parking Lot (Orange Signs) $1.40 $15.00 | Free 24/7 Shuttle Service |
| Preferred Parking Lot (Green Signs) | Short-term | $18 | Preferred Parking Lot (Green Signs) $1.40 $18.00 | Free 24/7 Shuttle Service |
| Daily/Hourly Parking Garage (Red Signs) | Garage | $31 | Daily/Hourly Parking Garage (Red Signs) $5.60 $31.00 | short walking distance to the terminal |
| Reserved Covered Parking (Red Signs) (In Daily/Hourly Garage) | Garage | $31 | $5.60 | weather-protected and part of the only covered on-airport garage at BUF |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot (Located on Buell Avenue) FREE”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (parking.buffaloairport.com) offers booking parking online in advance.
How to pay less
- Economy and long-term lots are usually the cheapest official option; garages next to the terminals cost more for the convenience.
- For long trips, compare the total with a taxi or ride-share both ways, and with private off-airport lots — check their shuttle times before you book.
- If you only need to pick someone up, a waiting (cell phone) lot is usually free; drivers wait there until the passenger is at the kerb.
Other airports near Buffalo
- SYR · Syracuse
214 km · from $22/day - PIT · Pittsburgh
299 km · from $12/day - CLE · Cleveland
308 km · from $37/day - ALB · Albany
402 km · from $7/day - PHL · Philadelphia
448 km · from $43/day - BWI · Baltimore
452 km · from $11/day
Questions
How much is parking at BUF per day?
On https://parking.buffaloairport.com/?doing_wp_cron=1733972191.1940290927886962890625 the airport lists $12/day at Economy Parking Lot (Blue Signs) as its cheapest official daily rate; Daily/Hourly Parking Garage (Red Signs) is $31 per day. Checked 06 November 2026.
Is there a free waiting (cell phone) lot at BUF?
Yes. The airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Lot (Located on Buell Avenue) FREE”
Can I book BUF parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (parking.buffaloairport.com) offers booking parking online in advance.