Tucson International Airport Parking Information

Tucson International Airport is the second largest and busiest airport in Arizona, just after Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. It's a joint civil-military public airport, which is owned and operated by the Tucson Airport Authority. TUS earned its current name in 1963 with the opening of a new terminal facility. Even now, Tucson International Airport does not serve as either a hub or a focus city for any passenger carriers.

Covering an area of 8,244 acres, Tucson International Airport has three runways. The airport operates three terminals: International Terminal, Main Terminal and Cargo Terminal. TUS is divided into two concourses. Concourse A has nine gates: A1-A9. Concourse B contains 11 gates: B1- B11. Eight major carriers serve the Tucson International Airport and fly to 15 destinations.

Many passengers vote the airport as one of the most adorable airports in the US. Though it's much smaller than mega-airports like LAX or JFK. Tucson International Airport distinguishes itself as a much friendlier airport, including human security screening and courteous greetings. Your experience is much more pleasant and less stressful when compared with their larger equivalents.

TUS also boasts enough pleasant facilities and amenities. Driving visitors may be most concerned with parking conditions at the airport. You may be glad to hear that plenty of onsite parking spaces are available at the TUS. Just choose the most convenient parking option for your visit.

- TIA Garage Parking

The parking garage can hold up to 605 vehicles and it's located in the second level of the Rental Car Parking Garage. Its entrance is located on Tucson Boulevard. You can just follow Ticketing/Upper Roadway to pass Terminal's main entry. Turn to the right on Airport Drive and signs around the garage will lead you to the entrance. The garage charges $3 per hour and each vehicle will cost $9 per day for up to 24 hours parking.

- Hourly Parking Lot

Hourly parking lot is located on Lower Roadway, just across Baggage Claim in front of the terminal. To enter the lot, you need to follow Ticketing/Upper Roadway to its entrance. Parking at the lot will cost you $1 for every 30 minutes. If you need to park your vehicles at the lot for a whole day, the daily parking rate is $12. Hourly parking lot has a total of 447 available spaces.

- Daily Parking Lot

Daily parking lot is located adjacent to hourly parking lot. The lot is accessible through the entrance on Tucson Boulevard. Daily parking lot offers up to 918 parking spaces. In regards to parking fees, the rate is $1 per 30 minutes for the first hour. Parking more than 1 hour will need $1.5 per hour. The maximum daily parking rate is $9.

- Economy Parking

There're two economy parking facilities at Tucson International Airport. The economy lot is located at the intersection of Tucson Boulevard and Corona Road. This parking lot is the largest parking lot at the airport, boasting 5,342 spaces. The daily parking rate is $4. The covered garage has 303 parking spaces and you need to pay $5 for whole day parking.

- Cell Phone Waiting Lot

If you need to pick up arriving guests and do not want to park your cars at further lots, just park at the cell phone waiting lot. It's completely free of charge. The cell phone waiting lot is located on Airport Drive off the main roadway loop in front of the terminal, just west of the TIA entrance. As this is a temporary waiting area, no restrooms or telephones are available in the lot. For safety reasons, you must stay in your vehicles while waiting in the lot. In case of any unattended vehicles, they will be towed immediately at your own expense.

Onsite Parking Map

http://www.flytucsonairport.com/includes/media/docs/TIA_Parking_0709.pdf

Tucson International Airport now adopts new automated parking revenue system. EasyPay automated stations are installed outside the TIA terminal baggage claim and in the nearby area of the elevators inside the parking garage. The machines are designed with a purpose to facilitate faster exits from the parking garages and lots. The EasyPay machines accept both credit cards and debit cards. All parking lots accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express.

Please note that all surface lots are lighted and patrolled by the airport's professional Police Department. There're shuttle services available at the lots 24 hours a day. The shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and run from the Economy lots.

Off-airport parking is a good alternative for travelers. Many comfortable hotels located within a short distance of Tucson International Airport provide complimentary free parking for hotel guests. Various hotels are available for you to choose from, like Radisson Suites Hotel Tucson Airport, Hampton Inn Tucson Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport and La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Airport. All these airports provide 24-hour free shuttle services to and from the airport, offering a reliable parking option for visitors.

More Hotels near Tucson International Airport

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You can also turn to the off-site parking lots along Tucson Boulevard heading towards the airport. These parking lots are owned and operated separately. They also offer shuttle services to and from the airport. Several parking lots provide parking services, including:

- 6970 S Tuscon Blvd-24 hours, Mon-Fri, 520-294-9000

- 6840 S Tucson Blvd-24 hours, Mon-Fri, $3.39/day, 1000 spaces

- 6627 S Tucson Blvd-24 hours,Mon-Fri, 520-746-3133

Parking near Tucson International Airport

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No matter where you park, pay special attention to the rules for pick-up and drop off at the airport due to security issues. Because of Federal Security requirements, vehicle drivers are prohibited to wait at the terminal's curb to pick up passengers. Passengers are allowed to pick-up and drop-off the luggage at the curbside on condition that drivers stay with their vehicles. Once a passenger is dropped off at the curbside, vehicle operators must leave the terminal's curbside immediately. No waiting, standing or parking is allowed for any vehicles at the curbside.