Before you fly out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), it helps to check how long you can leave your car parked. Whether it is a short business trip or a few weeks away, a good first step is to read what the lot you are considering lists. Then choose a lot that fits your plans. Here is a clear guide to your choices.
Start with the Listing
We do not state one maximum stay for every lot. The stay rule varies by lot, and each lot lists its own rules, so read the listing before you reserve. Proximity to the airport and the way each lot handles a longer stay are the main things that set the options apart. Take your time with this step. A few minutes of reading now can save you a long phone call later.
What a Good Listing Tells You
- Address and distance — How far the lot is from the airport.
- Stay rules — Whether the lot lists a minimum or maximum number of days.
- Shuttle service — The hours, the pick-up spot, and how long the ride takes.
- Check-in steps — Where to park, and whether you leave the key.
- Cancellation terms — The last time you can change or cancel.
Two Weeks, Three Weeks or a Month
Many travelers ask about parking near LAX for two weeks, and some ask about a month. Lots near the airport handle different lengths of stay, and each one lists its own. Pick your drop-off and pick-up dates, then open the lots that show for your whole trip and read the stay line on each page. If one page leaves your question open, call the number on the listing and ask before you reserve.
If Your Flight Returns Late
A long trip can end at an odd hour. Read the hours and the late return terms on the listing, and see how a change of dates works. Save the lot phone number where you can find it after you land.
Why Planning Matters for Longer Stays
The longer your trip, the more it helps to know the details before you go. Read the lot's check-in steps, find out where the shuttle picks you up, and save your confirmation where you can find it. Note the level or row where you park, and keep a photo. Small details like these help your return go as smoothly as your departure. Tropical Airport Parking lets you review listing details and plan your LAX parking before you travel.
Lots Near LAX Worth a Look
Tropical Airport Parking lists 11 lots near LAX today, and eight of them list a shuttle. Here are some ways to sort them by what matters to you. Details are what the pages show right now, so open the page for your dates.
- If you like valet: Fox Parking lists valet, covered parking and help with luggage, open 24/7 with a shuttle every 15 to 20 minutes. South Bay Airport Parking - 105 lists valet and covered parking with a shuttle 24/7 every 20 minutes.
- If you like to park under cover: Simply Park lists covered parking and a shuttle 24 hours every 30 minutes.
- If you want a hotel near the airport: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel and Sonesta Los Angeles Airport each list a shuttle 24/7 every 25 to 30 minutes.
- If you want a short wait for the shuttle: Sunrise LAX Parking lists a shuttle 24 hours every 10 minutes.
Our rate for your dates shows live on each lot page (from $4.95/day).
Choosing the Right Spot for Your Trip
Let your itinerary guide you. For a few hours, a curb drop-off may be enough. For days or weeks away, look at lots made for longer stays and allow time for the shuttle ride. Reserving in advance also gives you a parking plan before the day you fly, and it lets you read each listing without a rush.
Your Time at the Terminal
Many travelers plan to reach the terminal about two hours before a domestic flight and about three hours before an international flight. Ask your airline for its own advice, and add time for the shuttle. LAX has Terminals 1 through 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal, so check which one you need before you leave. Look at a live traffic map for the I-405 before you drive.
Common Questions
Is There a Maximum Stay for Parking Near LAX?
Each lot lists its own. Read the stay line on the listing.
Can I Leave My Car Near LAX for a Month?
Check the listing for the lot you like and call the lot if the page does not say.
Does Parking Near LAX Include a Shuttle?
Shuttle service differs by lot. Read the hours, the pick-up spot and the details before you book.
What Happens If I Land Late?
Read the late return terms on the listing, and call the lot if your plans change.
Reserve Your Space Today
Take the uncertainty out of your departure. You can book online, check live availability for LAX parking, and review each listing before you travel. Whatever the length of your trip, reserving ahead lets you know which parking option you plan to use.
Current pricing at LAX (from $4.95/day) — check live availability for your dates.