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Parking at Albany International Airport (ALB)

Albany, New York KALB #86 US airport by passengers

Your options for leaving a car at ALB, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.

Where to park at ALB

Albany has short-term, garage, long-term and economy parking. The airport's parking map lists these rates, and the lots take E-ZPass Plus and credit cards.

  • Short-term

    $24 per day, directly across from the terminal on the first level of the North Garage. The parking map lists the first 30 minutes free, and the parking page lists the first hour free, so check the current policy.

  • North and South garages

    $18 per day. The North Garage covers floors 2 to 4 and the South Garage covers floors 1 to 4. Both have free electric-vehicle charging.

  • Long-term

    $12 per day, in the surface lot behind the North Garage. E-ZPass Plus drivers exit through the main lane, or use the back entrance to avoid it.

  • Economy E-Lot

    $7 per day, southeast of the airport off Albany Shaker Road. A free shuttle runs to the terminal around the clock.

  • Cell phone lot

    Two minutes from the terminal on the right side of Albany Shaker Road as you approach from I-87. It is a good place to wait for arriving passengers.

  • Hourly charges apply after the free period, and the daily maximum caps the cost. Check the parking page for the current policy.
  • Parking information and reservations: (518) 242-2277.

Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date. Use the parking cost calculator to compare options for your trip length.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Albany airport?

Short-term is $24 per day. The North and South garages are $18 per day, long-term is $12 per day, and the economy E-Lot is $7 per day with a free shuttle.