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RIC airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Richmond International Airport · Richmond, Virginia
The cheapest official option listed is Economy Parking at $10 per day, and the most expensive listed is Hourly Parking at $40 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (flyrichmond.com) 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 RIC
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Parking | Economy | $10 | Rate: $10.00/day or $1.00/hour (fractional) | On-Airport, off Airport Drive, on Ferncroft Road; ½ mile (FREE 24/7 shuttle service) |
| Daily Parking | Short-term | $15 | Rate: $15/day or $3/hour (fractional) | North & South Garages (directly across from the terminal); Steps away |
| Valet Parking | Valet | $30 | Rate: $30/day ($2/hour after the first 24 hours) | Arrivals Level (Right before the terminal); At the curb |
| Valet | Valet | $30 | — | |
| Hourly Parking | Short-term | $40 | Rate: $40/day or $4/hour (fractional) (First 60 minutes FREE) | North & South Garages (Terminal Level 1); A short walk |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Off Terminal Drive near the South Parking Garage. 1-minute drive. No charge.”
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 Richmond
- ORF · Norfolk
120 km · from $14/day - DCA · Washington
151 km · from $25/day - IAD · Dulles
160 km · from $25/day - BWI · Baltimore
194 km · from $11/day - RDU · Raleigh/Durham
223 km · from $14.50/day - GSO · Greensboro
280 km · from $13/day
Questions
How much is parking at RIC per day?
On https://www.flyrichmond.com/airport-parking the airport lists $10/day at Economy Parking as its cheapest official daily rate; Hourly Parking is $40 per day. Checked 06 November 2026.
Is there a waiting (cell phone) lot at RIC?
The airport's parking page lists one: “Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Off Terminal Drive near the South Parking Garage. 1-minute drive. No charge.”. It does not say whether waiting there is free, so check the signs when you arrive.