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Calgary Airport Parking (YYC): Cheapest Options Compared

Updated June 1, 2026

Calgary International Airport (YYC) has several official parking options plus cheaper off-airport lots with free shuttles. The right choice depends on how long you’re away and how far you want to walk.

Here’s how the options compare on price, plus the booking tricks that save the most.

YYC parking options compared

On-airport, the Economy Lot is the cheapest at $16/day ($80/week) with a free terminal shuttle. The Long-Term parkade is $32/day and terminal-attached. Short-Term is best for quick pickups (first 20 minutes free) but expensive for overnight stays.

YYC Economy Lot

Airport parking · YYC Calgary International Airport

from $16

2000 Airport Rd NE

$16/day flat
  • Accessible
  • Transit nearby

Park'N Jet (Off-Airport)

Airport parking · Park'N Jet

from $13.95

5010 36 St NE

$13.95/day flat
  • Accessible
  • Transit nearby

YYC Long-Term Parkade (P1/P2)

Airport parking · YYC Calgary International Airport

from $10

2000 Airport Rd NE

$32/day max
  • Covered
  • Accessible
  • EV charging

How to save on YYC parking

Pre-book online: YYC offers up to 20% off when you reserve your parking in advance instead of paying the drive-up rate.

AMA members save 20%: bring your membership for a discount on official YYC lots.

Go off-airport for longer trips: lots like Park’N Jet start around $13.95/day with a free shuttle and weekly/monthly rates that beat on-airport for week-plus trips.

Use the free cell-phone lot: if you’re picking someone up, wait in the free cell-phone lot and only pull up to Short-Term once they’ve landed.

Which YYC option is right for you?

Dropping off or picking up: Short-Term (first 20 min free) or the free cell-phone lot.

1–2 day trip: Long-Term parkade ($32/day) for the short terminal walk, or Economy ($16/day) to save.

A week or more: Economy ($80/week) on-airport, or off-airport (~$70/week) for the lowest price.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest parking at Calgary Airport?
On-airport, the Economy Lot is cheapest at $16/day ($80/week) with a free shuttle. Off-airport lots like Park’N Jet can be cheaper still (from about $13.95/day), especially for trips of a week or more.
Is short-term parking at YYC free for pickups?
The first 20 minutes in YYC Short-Term parking are free, which covers most quick pickups. After that it’s about $5 per 20 minutes. The cell-phone waiting lot is free while you wait for arrivals.
How much can I save by pre-booking YYC parking?
Booking your YYC parking online in advance can save up to 20% versus the drive-up rate, and AMA members get an additional discount on official lots.

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