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Parking at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus, Ohio KCMH #49 US airport by passengers

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

Where to park at CMH

CMH has a connected garage, valet, and two shuttle lots. The rates below are from the airport's 2026 parking page, and the page also shows whether each lot is open.

  • Short-term garage

    $7 for the first hour, capped at $30 per 24 hours. It is covered and connected to the terminal.

  • Long-term garage

    $7 for the first hour, capped at $24 per 24 hours. It runs across Levels 1 to 6 and has covered parking and EV charging.

  • Red Lot

    $11 per 24 hours. It is a shuttle lot at 3795 International Gateway with EV charging.

  • Green Lot

    $9 per 24 hours. It is a shuttle lot at 3256 East 17th Avenue. It also offers a one-hour grace period for waiting for someone's flight to land.

  • Valet

    $18 for the first hour, capped at $30 per 24 hours. It is run by Vohnt Car Care and includes EV charging.

  • The Walking Lot closed to new parkers on May 4, 2026. Use the Red or Green shuttle lot, the valet, or the garage instead.
  • The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is between the air traffic control tower and the terminal. The Green Lot offers a one-hour free grace period for picking someone up.

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Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date.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 CMH?

The short-term garage is $7 for the first hour, capped at $30 per day. The long-term garage is $7 for the first hour, capped at $24 per day. The Red Lot is $11 per day, the Green Lot is $9 per day, and valet is $18 for the first hour, capped at $30 per day.

Are the parking shuttles accessible?

Yes. All shuttle buses have lifts for wheelchairs and electric scooters, and accessible spaces are available in every parking area.

How often do the parking shuttles run?

The shuttles run 24 hours a day and loop between the lots and the terminal every 15 to 18 minutes.