Parking at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ): lots, rates and the free cell lot
Toronto Pearson has two terminals, 1 and 3, each with its own paid lots billed by the 20-minute block with a daily maximum; none publishes a free grace period. Two free Cell Phone Waiting Areas cover pickups instead, holding a car up to 45 minutes.
Facts checked October 8, 2026
Lots and official rates
| Lot | Terminal | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Express Park[3] | Terminal 1 only, short-term | $7/20 min (noon–7:59 p.m.), $6/20 min (8 p.m.–11:59 a.m.), $59 daily maxNo weekly rate published; day 2 on is $59 again. |
| Daily Park (T1)[2] | Terminal 1 | $8/20 min peak, $7/20 min off-peak, $42 daily maxA 7-day stay is $235; day 8 on is $42 again. |
| Daily Park (T3)[2] | Terminal 3 | $7/20 min peak, $6/20 min off-peak, $42 daily maxSame $235 for 7 days as Terminal 1. |
| Preferred Park[4] | Terminal 1, walk-up (closest covered spots) | $7.50/20 min, $46 daily maxA 7-day stay is $255. |
| Value Park Garage[5] | Terminal 1 and 3, via the free Terminal Link train | $32 a day flatA 7-day stay is $160. |
| Valet Care[6] | Terminal 1 only, hand off your keys | $20 valet fee plus $56 daily maxA 7-day stay is $275. |
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Rules, height limits and accessibility
- Preferred Park at Terminal 3, Value Park Lot and the Viscount Station Reserved Lot are sold online only, with no walk-up rate published; book ahead on Pearson’s own site for a price.[1]
- None of the paid lots list a free grace period: billing starts in the first 20-minute block.[2]
- Height limits by lot: 2.4 m at Express Park, Terminal 1 Daily Park and Valet Care; 2.2 m at Value Park Garage; 2.0 m at Terminal 3 Daily Park.[2]
- Accessible spaces need a valid permit; Valet Care alone has 36 of them. Accessible drop-off is marked at Terminal 1 (posts 9, 21 and 37) and Terminal 3 (posts 17 and 29).[9]
- Stopping on an approach road to Toronto Pearson is a $50 camera-enforced fine; stopping at the terminal curb itself is $85, per the airport’s own explainer.[10]
- Address: 6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2.[11]
Free waiting and ways to pay less
- Two free Cell Phone Waiting Areas, off Network Road near Viscount Road, hold a car up to 45 minutes if you stay with it, engine off.[7]
- One waiting area has free-to-use EV fast chargers (standard charging rates still apply to the electricity).[7]
- Sign up for Pearson Parking emails for 10% off a first online booking, or use promo code A06202305 for 5% off, booked before June 30, 2027.[8]
- The Park and Ride bundle is $45 for parking plus a UP Express ride downtown, weekdays after 5 p.m. and all weekend.[8]
- Online reservations at Toronto Pearson cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.[8]
Getting to the terminal
- A free Terminal Link train connects Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and the Value Park/Viscount lots every few minutes.[5]
- UP Express runs Union Station to Terminal 1 in 28 minutes, about every 15 minutes: $12.35 one-way, $9.25 with Presto, free under 12.[12]
- TTC Route 900 Express reaches Kipling subway station in about 45 minutes; Routes 952 and 52A run all day to Line 1, and Routes 300/332 overnight.[13]
- Rideshare pickup at Toronto Pearson is from marked zones on the Ground Level at Terminal 1 and the Arrivals Level at Terminal 3; check your app for the assigned zone.[14]
Common questions
How much is parking at Toronto Pearson Airport?
At Toronto Pearson, Terminal 1’s Daily Park runs $8 per 20 minutes by day and $7 overnight, up to $42 a day; Terminal 3’s Daily Park is a dollar less per bracket. Express Park at Terminal 1 tops out at $59 a day, and Value Park Garage is a flat $32 a day.
Is there free parking at Toronto Pearson?
Not for a full stay: the paid lots at Toronto Pearson bill from the first 20-minute block. Pickups can use one of the two free Cell Phone Waiting Areas instead, free for up to 45 minutes.
Can I reserve parking at Toronto Pearson?
Yes, through the airport’s own online booking, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. Some Toronto Pearson lots — Preferred Park at Terminal 3, Value Park Lot and Viscount Station Reserved Lot — are sold online only, with no walk-up rate.
Is there long-term or weekly parking at Toronto Pearson?
Each official lot at Toronto Pearson has its own 7-day rate, from $160 at Value Park Garage to $275 at Valet Care, but no further discount past day 7: day 8 onward repeats the daily maximum.
How do I get to Toronto Pearson without driving?
UP Express reaches Union Station in downtown Toronto from Terminal 1 in 28 minutes, or TTC’s Route 900 Express reaches Kipling subway station in about 45 minutes. Terminal 3 passengers use the free Terminal Link train to reach either.
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Sources
- Toronto Pearson: Parking
- Toronto Pearson: Daily Park
- Toronto Pearson: Express Park
- Toronto Pearson: Preferred Park
- Toronto Pearson: Value Park Garage
- Toronto Pearson: Valet Care
- Toronto Pearson: Cell Phone Waiting Area
- Toronto Pearson: Parking promotions
- Toronto Pearson: Transportation accessibility
- Toronto Pearson: Roadside parking explainer
- Toronto Pearson: Contact us
- Toronto Pearson: UP Express
- Toronto Pearson: TTC
- Toronto Pearson: Ride-sharing
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked October 8, 2026.
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