Miami International Airport (MIA) FAQs

Parking at the airport costs $25/day while parking offsite costs less than $4/day.

MIA Parking Lot	MIA Daily Parking Rate
Dolphin and Flamingo Garages (short-term)	$2/20 minutes
Dolphin and Flamingo Garages (long-term)	$25/day
Valet Parking	$35/day
Economy Park & Ride Lot	$12/day

The Dolphin and Flamingo Garages charge $25/day for Miami Airport long-term parking. The Economy Park & Ride Lots are cheaper at $12/day, while Valet Parking is the most expensive at $35/day.

If you are looking for the cheapest parking Miami Airport has onsite, then the Economy Park & Ride Lots are the best place to park. However, if you want to save money, book a spot offsite at lots like the Hilton Hotel Blue Lagoon Miami Airport Parking Lot and One Switch MIA Airport Parking.

Onsite daily parking costs $25/day, while offsite parking costs less than $4/day.

Long-term parking at the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages costs $25/day. Parking at Hilton Hotel Blue Lagoon Miami Airport Parking Lot and One Switch MIA Airport Parking costs $6.95/day and $5/day, respectively, if booked via Global Airport Parking.

Short-term Miami Airport parking costs $2 every 20 minutes and goes up to a maximum of $25 per day.

Different parking lots have different prices for a week-long stay. The Dolphin and Flamingo Garages charge $175, while the Valet Parking Lot charges $245. The cheapest option is the Economy Park Ride Lot at $84 for a week of parking.

Located at 1350 N.W. 45th Avenue at Miami Airport, the economy parking can be booked at $12 per day.

Yes, Miami International Airport (MIA) offers valet parking services. You can access valet parking at the Departures/2nd level of the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages. The valet rates include $22.00 for the first day (0-3 hours) and $35.00 for 3-24 hours, with a maximum daily rate of $35.00. However, there is a maximum length of stay limit of 20 days for vehicles parked in the valet area.

At Miami International Airport, disabled parking is not entirely free, but a two-hour complimentary parking option is available for vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit or license tag. To receive this benefit, when exiting the parking area, press the telephone icon on the kiosk and inform the representative that you have a valid parking permit or license tag, and they will assist in applying the discount. However, only vehicles with specialized equipment for disability use the "DV" license plate or the Florida Toll Exemption permit are exempt from parking charges under Florida State Law.

You can pay cash for parking at Miami Airport, but only at select Quick Pay self-service stations. These stations are situated at specific locations, including Dolphin Garage (Level 3) and Arrivals/1st level (inner loop, between Terminals E and G), as well as Flamingo Garage (Level 3). However, cash will not be accepted at the garage exit lanes.

Additionally, the MIA Airport accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and digital payment modes such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay for added convenience.

No, Miami Airport Parking doesn't allow payment with SunPass.

The Uber waiting lot is at the northwest corner of McLaughlin Road and Northwest 20th Street. You can wait in the lot to later move to the pickup location as shown in the app.

It costs $10 to park at the Embassy Suites Miami Airport.

Miami Airport offers a total of 8,248 parking spaces for travelers. This includes short- and long-term parking, a cellphone parking lot with 60 spaces for private, not-for-hire vehicles, and 24-hour valet parking services.

MIA Airport offers a variety of dining options and over 120 shopping destinations. In addition, there is MIA Galleries, which is the Miami International Airport's art and exhibitions program.

For domestic flights departing from Miami International Airport (MIA), arriving at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time is generally recommended. However, during busy times or if you're flying internationally, arrive at least 3 hours in advance. This allows you enough time to check in, go through security screening, and reach your gate comfortably.