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Calgary Airport parking (YYC): lots, rates and the free cell phone lot

Parking at Calgary Airport (YYC) costs $32 a day in the long-term parkades P1 and P2, $16 a day in the Economy lot and $40 a day in short-term parking, all before tax. Short-term parkades give the first 20 minutes free, and the free cell phone lot holds a car for pickups up to 60 minutes.
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Facts checked October 30, 2026

Lots and official rates

Short-term (P1 and P2)[1]Parkades at the terminal: P1 for flights within Canada, P2 for U.S. and internationalFirst 20 min free, then $5 per 20 min; $40 a dayThe first week is $200.
Long-term P1[1]Domestic terminal parkade$10 hourly (drive-up only); $32 a dayThe first week is $160.
Long-term P2[1]International terminal parkade$10 hourly (drive-up only); $32 a dayThe first week is $160.
Economy lot[1]Off Airport Rd., next to the terminals$16 a day; no hourly rateThe first week is $80. The airport posts a notice of reduced availability due to ongoing improvements.
Overheight lot[1]For vehicles over 2.0 m (smaller ones may park too)$10 hourly (drive-up only); $27 a dayThe first week is $135.

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Rules, height limits and booking

  • The airport’s rates exclude taxes, and the hourly rates apply to drive-up parking only, not to online reservations.[1]
  • Maximum stay is 30 days in the short-term parkades and 60 days in long-term and Economy parking; a vehicle left past the limit is treated as abandoned and towed.[5]
  • Height limits: P1 long-term and short-term 2.0 m; P2 long-term 2.3 m and short-term 2.7 m. Taller vehicles use the Overheight lot, reached by staying in the left lane of Airport Rd.[2]
  • Parking is limited on Wednesdays, Thursdays, holidays and long weekends: arrive early or ask the Parkade Hot Line, (403) 250-7275, about availability.[2]
  • A lost or unreadable ticket is charged at least one day’s parking, based on the time the camera captured your plate.[5]
  • Overtime on a booking is billed at the rate board price and paid at the exit.[5]
  • Accessible stalls are in every facility, can’t be reserved and are first come, first served.[10]
  • Charging for electric vehicles is included with paid parking on P1 Level 4 (4 universal and 8 Tesla stations) and Level 2 (9 universal stations). Block heater outlets are only partly available in the Economy and Overheight lots, and not in P1 or P2.[2]
  • The airport does not run a shuttle between its surface lots and parkades.[2]
  • Parking team, 24 hours: (403) 735-1500; Parking@yyc.com is answered Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.[1]

Free waiting and ways to pay less

  • The first 20 minutes are free in the short-term parkades, enough to meet a guest in the terminal.[1]
  • The cell phone waiting lot is free for up to 60 minutes. Stay with your vehicle, and go to the Arrivals curb only once your passenger has cleared customs, collected bags and called you.[3]
  • Arrivals pick-up zones: doors 4 to 7 for domestic flights, doors 16 and 17 for international ones. The airport notes it can be faster to meet your passenger on the Departures level at peak times.[4]
  • Book online to save: reservations open up to 12 months ahead and until 30 minutes before you reach the gate. Booked parking is entered and exited by scanning the confirmation’s QR code.[2] Official page
  • AMA members get 20% off all parking products with a valid membership. Promo codes apply to selected lots and travel dates only and can’t be combined; the promotions page lists none today and offers them by newsletter.[6]
  • Cancel an online booking for a refund up to two hours before it starts; refunds can take up to ten business days to reach your card.[5]

Getting to the terminal

  • No LRT line reaches the airport. Route 100 connects to Saddletowne LRT Station (Blue Line) and North Pointe terminal; Route 500 is a limited-stop express between Downtown and YYC via Centre Street.[7]
  • Domestic terminal buses stop across the roadway from Door 2, toward Pillar 7. At the international terminal, leave by Door 15 on the Arrivals level and cross toward Pillar 32.[7]
  • Ticket machines at each stop take debit, credit or cash; check Calgary Transit for fares and times, which the airport’s page doesn’t list.[7]
  • Only Uber and Lyft are permitted ride apps at YYC. Pick-up is on the Arrivals level near doors 3, 12 or 15, or at doors 5 and 11 on Departures at peak times; the airport lists a $5.10 pick-up fee plus GST.[8]
  • Taxis wait at Arrivals doors 1, 9 and 15: metered, about $40 to $45 to downtown. Airport sedans are a $68.75 flat rate to downtown.[9]

Common questions

How much is parking at Calgary Airport?
On yyc.com on October 30, 2026, Calgary Airport’s long-term parkades P1 and P2 were $32 a day or $160 for the first week, the Economy lot $16 a day or $80 for the first week, and short-term parking $40 a day after 20 free minutes. All are before tax; check yyc.com for current rates.
Is there free parking at Calgary Airport?
Only short stays. Calgary Airport’s short-term parkades give the first 20 minutes free, and its cell phone waiting lot is free for up to 60 minutes while you wait for an arriving passenger. Longer parking is charged.
Can I reserve parking at Calgary Airport?
Yes. Calgary Airport takes online reservations up to 12 months ahead, and same-day until 30 minutes before you reach the gate; you can cancel for a refund up to two hours before the booking starts. Accessible stalls can’t be reserved.
What is the cheapest parking at Calgary Airport?
Calgary airport’s own Economy lot, at $16 a day and $80 for the first week as of October 30, 2026, before tax. Its page notes reduced availability due to ongoing improvements, so confirm on yyc.com or call (403) 250-7275 before you go.
How long can I park at Calgary Airport?
Up to 60 days in the long-term parkades and the Economy lot, and 30 days in the short-term parkades; after that Calgary Airport treats the vehicle as abandoned and has it towed. The airport lists a first-week rate for each lot; for longer stays, check yyc.com.
How do I get to Calgary Airport without driving?
There is no LRT station at Calgary Airport. Calgary Transit Route 100 links to Saddletowne LRT Station and Route 500 is a limited-stop express from Downtown; Uber, Lyft, taxis and airport sedans also serve the terminals.

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Sources

  1. YYC Calgary International Airport: Parking and rates
  2. YYC: Parking information
  3. YYC: Cellphone waiting lot
  4. YYC: Pick up and drop off
  5. YYC: Parking terms and conditions
  6. YYC: Parking promotions
  7. YYC: Public transit
  8. YYC: Ride app pick-up
  9. YYC: Taxis and sedans
  10. YYC: Parking FAQs
  11. YYC: Online parking reservations

Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 30, 2026.

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