Washington Reagan (DCA) Parking Guide

National Airport Parking

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington D.C. is located just 3 miles from the city’s central business district. DCA serves over 18 million passengers every year. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) manages both the National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

There are approximately 9400 National Airport parking bays serving passengers and visitors at DCA Airport. Parking options include hourly, daily, and economy parking. Several off-airport private providers also operate parking lots and garages near DCA. Passengers also have the option to park at the nearby Sheraton Crystal City Hotel or at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel on Jefferson Davis Hwy, just a few minutes by shuttle service from the airport.


Here’s a brief guide on how to search for the best National Airport parking spots:

Calculate and compare DCA parking rates. You can easily do this by simply entering the date and time of your arrival and departure (at the garage) into the flashing parking rate calculator near the top of this page. Once you’ve hit the Calculate Rates button, your results will appear instantly right there on the map, next to each parking garage, and on the chart below it. Compare and find the most economical rate.

Pick your DCA parking facility. This is the easy part after you’ve done the calculation in the first step. Choose the nearest parking site that offers the best rates. Simply slide the cursor over your chosen parking lot on the map and all the necessary contact details - web site, address, telephone numbers etc. - and description will appear.

Secure your parking spot. After you’ve made your selection, don’t forget to book your parking, if it’s supported (blue parking icon). You’re done! You now have a guaranteed DCA airport parking spot.


Reagan Airport Parking Rates
Listed below are the current parking rates at all Ronald Reagan Airport parking facilities:

Hourly Parking Rates
Garages A, B and C (Please see map above)

* $2 per half-hour for the first two hours or fraction
* $4 per hour for the 3rd through 8th hour or fraction
* $36 maximum for 24 hours.

Daily Rates

* $5 per hour or fraction
* $20 maximum for 24 hours

Economy Parking Lot Rates
Serving all Terminals

* $3 per hour or fraction
* $12 maximum for 24 hours

Please note that the above National Airport parking rates only cover MWAA-run parking facilities. These rates are subject to change and may have been revised since the publication of this page - please find the latest rates using the parking map and rate calculator above or by visiting the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) - National Airport web site at: www.mwaa.com/reagan/reagan.htm.


Parking in Other Airports:
Dulles Airport Parking
BWI Parking
Logan Airport Parking

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