LAX Long-Term Airport Parking

If you’re leaving your car at LAX for more than a couple of days, the math and the priorities change. A great daily rate can turn into a bad weekly total, and a lot that’s perfectly fine for an overnight trip might not be the safest or most cost-effective choice for two weeks. For a multi-day trip, the cheapest daily rate isn’t the only thing to consider. Shuttle availability, covered parking, EV charging, reservation policies, distance from the terminals, and the maximum allowed stay can all affect the total experience.

LAX specifically says its Economy and Budget parking facilities are available for extended stays and overnight trips. The Central Terminal Area (CTA) garages also allow extended parking, although their daily rates are considerably higher.

Long-term parking generally refers to overnight, multi-day, and extended stays. It’s the point where daily rates start adding up fast and where lot choice, security, and vehicle prep start to matter more than convenience alone. At LAX, many lots allow extended stays and overnight parking, but they’re priced very differently once you’re looking at a week or more.

Vehicles left in the official LAX parking facilities for more than the recommended period is subject to impound at the owner’s expense.

For a multi-day trip, the daily maximum matters more than the hourly rate, but shuttle access, covered parking, and reservation terms also affect your total experience.

LAX says the CTA structures contain more than 7,000 parking spaces across eight structures, while Economy has more than 4,000 spaces, and Budget has more than 2,000 spaces. All three categories support extended stays.

Here’s what a 3-day, 7-day, and 30-day stay actually costs across LAX’s main options, based on the daily rates:

LAX has a standard 30-day maximum stay for its official parking facilities. Vehicles parked for more than 30 days are subject to impound at the owner's expense. This applies whether you’re parked at Economy, Budget, or a CTA structure; there’s no official lot at LAX where you can simply leave a car indefinitely.

If you need to park longer than 30 days, contact ABM in advance to request an extension or confirm the maximum stay with the specific offsite facility you plan to use. Many offsite facilities are specifically built for extended and long-term stays. If you’re planning a trip of a month or longer, it’s worth confirming your specific lot’s extension policy well before you leave, rather than assuming it’ll be handled automatically.

The choice is mostly about price versus proximity.

For the lowest-cost official LAX long-term parking option, Budget Parking is the obvious place to start at the current $20 daily maximum.

For a longer trip with an EV, Economy Parking is worth considering because it has 514 active chargers.

For maximum proximity, the CTA garages put you close to the terminals, but the $60 general daily maximum makes them much more expensive over a week.

For covered, lower-priced parking with security features, compare offsite facilities on Way.

Long-term parking at Budget lot

If your top priority is keeping official airport parking costs down, LAX Budget Parking is the lowest-priced official LAX option. The current drive-up rate is $5 per hour, with a $20 maximum for every 24 hours. Budget Parking is an outdoor lot with more than 2,000 uncovered spaces and provides a free shuttle to and from the Central Terminal Area 24 hours a day. Budget shuttles run every 20 to 25 minutes.

Long-term parking at Economy garage

LAX Economy Parking garage is another official option designed for extended stays. The current drive-up rate is $8 for the first hour and $35 maximum for every 24 hours.

The structure also has different vehicle clearances by level. Higher first-level clearance can matter if you’re driving a taller vehicle. LAX provides complimentary shuttle service 24 hours a day between Economy Parking and the Central Terminal Area, with passenger pickup areas located at Level 1 of the garage and on the Arrivals level of the CTA.

Central Terminal Area garages for long-term parking

You can also leave your car in one of the Central Terminal Area garages for an extended stay. LAX has eight parking structures in the CTA. The garages are located directly across from or near the passenger terminals, so you don’t need an airport shuttle to reach your terminal. LAX says the CTA structures support overnight and extended parking. However, CTA parking costs up to $60 per day for general parking, or more for Premium and Valet.

If a reserved vehicle remains in the facility for more than two hours after the reservation ends, LAX says a new parking session begins at the posted rates, and additional payment is required before the vehicle can exit.

For a long trip, build some flexibility into your return time rather than cutting the reservation close to your expected landing time.

Offsite parking facilities are located outside the Central Terminal Area, generally a short drive from LAX.

For travelers staying several days, offsite parking can offer three advantages:

Lower prices. Current Way listings start at substantially less than the official Economy and CTA drive-up maximums.

More parking formats. Depending on the facility, Way lists covered self-parking, uncovered parking, and valet parking options.

Easy comparison. Way lets you filter and compare lots by price, distance, and shuttle availability before you book.

Make reservations in advance. You can compare facilities before leaving home rather than arriving at LAX and hoping your preferred garage still has space. Way lets travelers filter options by price, distance, and shuttle availability.

Offsite parking does require one extra step: you park your vehicle and take a shuttle or other transfer to LAX.

The process is straightforward:

The official CTA parking structures, Economy Parking, and Budget Parking, are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Economy and Budget also have 24-hour shuttle service to the CTA.

That makes them suitable for red-eye departures and late-night arrivals.

For offsite LAX Airport parking, check the individual facility’s operating hours and shuttle schedule. Many Way-listed facilities operate 24/7, but those terms vary by lot.