Parking at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG): Economy Lot, Parkade and valet rates
Parking at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) costs up to $26 a day in the Economy Lot, $32 in the Parkade across from the terminal and $45 for Valet & Away at the curb, GST included, at the airport’s rates on November 12, 2026. Those rates rise on January 4, 2027. For pick-ups, the Cell Phone Lot is free.
Facts checked November 12, 2026
Lots and rates
| Lot | Location | Rate to Jan 3, 2027 (online / drive-up) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot[1] | Behind the Parkade, a 5 to 7 minute walk to the terminal | Up to $26 / $26 a day; up to $115 / $115 a week; $3.00 per 30 min drive-upFrom January 4, 2027: up to $27 a day and $119 a week (drive-up $27 and $119, still $3.00 per 30 min). The airport’s best rate within walking distance, with family stalls closest to the terminal. |
| Parkade[1] | Directly across from the terminal, a 2 to 3 minute walk | Up to $32 / $32 a day; up to $130 / $135 a week; $3.00 per 30 min drive-upFrom January 4, 2027: up to $35 a day and $148 a week (drive-up $35 and $148). Stalls close to the elevators and terminal walkway, family stalls and covered stalls; maximum height 2.2 m (7 ft 2 in). |
| Valet & Away[1] | Curbside, in front of the terminal on the Arrivals Level by Door 3 | Up to $45 / $45 a day; up to $179 / $179 a weekFrom January 4, 2027: $50 a day and $199 a week. Your car waits at the curb when you return, and valet customers get priority line access at pre-board screening. |
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Booking, payment and lot rules
- Rates include GST, the only sales tax that applies. A day is 24 hours and a week is seven days. Online rates are dynamic, so the airport lists them as “up to” amounts.[1]
- If you booked online, scan the barcode from your booking at the entrance and exit gates, with your phone’s screen brightness at 100%.[1]
- If you took a ticket, pay at any paystation in the Parkade or at the exit gate (debit or credit card). The Parking Cashier Booth takes every form of payment and is staffed 24/7.[1]
- Lost ticket: go to the Parking Cashier Booth at the exit. You pay the greater of one day at the Parkade rate or the days you parked at your lot’s rate, checked against the airport’s licence-plate records.[1]
- The Economy Lot and Parkade have free block-heater plugs, 24/7 video surveillance and security patrols. Battery boost packs are available at the Parking Cashier Booth.[1]
- Vehicles left in the Parkade or Economy Lot for more than six months are towed. For parking questions, call the airport at 204-987-9402.[1]
Pick-up, drop-off and accessible parking
- Cell Phone Lot: a free waiting area east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue (follow the signs and turn right). You must stay in your vehicle; your passenger calls or texts you from one of the numbered pillars at the Arrivals curb.[2]
- Pick up on Arrivals Level 1 and drop off on Departures Level 2. Parking, waiting or leaving a car unattended in front of the terminal isn’t allowed; unattended vehicles may be ticketed or towed.[2]
- To meet passengers inside, use short-term parking in the Parkade across from the terminal: $3.00 per 30 minutes.[1]
- Every YWG lot has accessible stalls for permit holders. The closest are on Parkade Level 3, where a covered walkway leads to Departures Level 2: the only direct connection to airline check-in.[3]
- Accessible pick-up and drop-off spots are on the Arrivals Level 1 median and at the Departures Level 2 curb (loading only, no waiting). Curbside assistance: 204-987-9798; someone comes to the curb within five minutes.[3]
Getting to YWG without parking
- Winnipeg Transit buses serve the airport from 5:24 a.m. to 1:17 a.m. (times vary on weekends and statutory holidays). The stop is on the median outside Arrivals Level 1, closest to Door 3, and the buses are low-floor with ramps.[4]
- A Winnipeg Transit full fare is $3.45 cash, or $3.10 with peggo e-cash or a paper ticket.[6]
- Taxis from YWG are Unicity Taxi, at Arrivals Level 1 near Door 3. The City of Winnipeg sets a maximum fare schedule for taxis from the airport.[5]
Common questions
How much is parking at Winnipeg airport?
At Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), the Economy Lot is up to $26 a day, the Parkade up to $32 a day and Valet & Away $45 a day, GST included. Weekly rates are $115, $130 to $135 and $179. Short stays in the Economy Lot or Parkade are $3.00 per 30 minutes.
What is the cheapest parking at Winnipeg airport?
The Economy Lot, behind the Parkade at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport: up to $26 a day or $115 a week, a 5 to 7 minute walk to the terminal, with free block-heater plugs. From January 4, 2027 it is up to $27 a day and $119 a week.
Is there free parking at Winnipeg airport for pick-ups?
Yes. Winnipeg Richardson International Airport’s Cell Phone Lot, east of the terminal on Wellington Avenue, is free; you stay in your car until your passenger calls from a numbered pillar at the Arrivals curb. To go inside, short-term parking in the Parkade is $3.00 per 30 minutes.
Are Winnipeg airport parking rates going up?
Yes. From January 4, 2027, Winnipeg Richardson International Airport’s Economy Lot goes to $27 a day and $119 a week, the Parkade to $35 a day and $148 a week, and Valet & Away to $50 a day and $199 a week. The 30-minute rate stays $3.00.
What happens if I lose my parking ticket at YWG?
Go to the Parking Cashier Booth at the exit of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport’s lots. You pay the greater of one day at the Parkade rate or the days you parked at your lot’s rate, which the airport checks against its licence-plate records.
How do I get to Winnipeg airport without parking?
Winnipeg Transit buses run to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport from 5:24 a.m. to 1:17 a.m. and stop on the median outside Arrivals Level 1 near Door 3. A full fare is $3.45 cash or $3.10 with peggo e-cash. Unicity taxis wait near Door 3.
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Sources
- Winnipeg Airports Authority: Parking (rates, payment, lost tickets)
- Winnipeg Airports Authority: Picking up & dropping off
- Winnipeg Airports Authority: Getting to and from YWG (accessibility)
- Winnipeg Airports Authority: Public transit
- Winnipeg Airports Authority: Taxis
- City of Winnipeg: Transit fares
Rates and rules change. Check the official page before you park; these were last checked November 12, 2026.
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