How Much Does Long-Term Parking at LAX Cost?

What you'll pay

Long-term parking at LAX falls into three pricing tiers. Off-site lots with complimentary shuttles to the terminals are the cheapest — market rates typically run $18–$25 per day for uncovered self-park, with covered spaces $2–$4 more, though some operators like Quik Park Business VIP start as low as $16.95/day. LAX Economy Lot E, the cheapest on-airport option, runs about $25–$30 per day and is served by the airport's own shuttle. Terminal-adjacent parking structures at the Central Terminal Area are the most expensive at up to $40 per day — convenient for short trips but rarely worth it for stays of more than two or three days.

For a one-week trip, that's the difference between roughly $119 (Quik Park at $16.95/day) and $280 (terminal garage at $40/day) — more than $160 saved on a single trip.

Off-site vs. on-airport: how to choose

The break-even calculation depends on three things: trip length, shuttle frequency, and time-of-day flight schedule.

For business travelers on quick 1–2 day trips, the calculus shifts toward terminal garages — the time saved on the front and back ends may be worth the premium, especially for late-night returns when shuttles run less frequently.

For trips of 3 days or more, off-site lots are almost always the better choice. Most off-site providers, including Quik Park Business VIP, run continuous 24/7 shuttles with 10–15 minute terminal drop-off times. The total door-to-terminal time is usually within five minutes of using the airport's own Economy Lot shuttle — but at meaningfully lower nightly rates.

What extras to look for

Beyond the headline daily rate, the features that actually matter for business travel:

• Reserved guaranteed spaces so you're not turned away during peak weeks
• 24/7 shuttle service with departures every 10–15 minutes
• Covered parking for trips over 3 days, especially in summer
• Online reservations with fixed-rate quotes — no surprise charges at exit
• Loyalty programs for frequent travelers (typically save 5–10% per visit)

When to book ahead

For travel during March–April, late June, Thanksgiving week, the December holidays, and major weekend events at SoFi Stadium or Crypto.com Arena, on-airport lots routinely sell out and off-site lots fill to capacity. Booking even 48 hours ahead typically guarantees both rate and space.

Bottom line

If you're flying out of LAX for more than 2 days, an off-site shuttle lot is almost always the best value — and at $16.95/day, Quik Park Business VIP sits below the typical market range. For under-2-day trips, run the math against your time and the terminal garage premium. And book ahead during peak weeks — last-minute walk-in availability is rarely guaranteed.

Editor's note: rates in this article are typical market figures as of publication. For exact current rates, visit quikparkbusinessvip.com.