May 3, 2013, 1:32 pm
Last edit by: RichardInSF
Short term parking:
ParkSFO
Pros:
QuikPark
Pros:
Burlingame Airport Parking (ParkBAP)
Pros:
Anza
Pros:
BART
Pros:
SFO Long Term Parking and Lot D
** The shuttle buses look exactly the same! One says 'Lot D', the other says 'Long Term Parking' (likely no longer a concern? see below re: AirTrain)
SFO Long Term Parking
Pros:
Cons:
SFO Long Term Parking Lot D
Pros:
ParkSFO
Pros:
- Generally highest rated by FTers
- Fast and regular shuttles
- Quick & easy access from 101 freeway
- Register for emails to receive monthly coupons
- Coupons for 1 free with 3+ days, 2 free with 5+ days, 3 free with 7+ days, and 4 free with 9+ days parked in a single stay.
- Coupons are blacked out during Thanksgiving, Xmas, and other peak periods
- www.parksfo.com/coupons/
- June 2013 Coupon
- Often full or forced to valet at higher rate
- More expensive than other off-airport options, especially if no coupon
- Reservations required or risk likely being turned away at entry
- Price listed online does not include tax and fees (which is around 16%)
QuikPark
Pros:
- Online reservations
- Relatively cheap
- must prebook online for best rate and bring printout to give to attendant
- Slow shuttles
- Even with a reservation, sometimes fill up and hard to find a spot
(note: if you book on-line and the lot is full, they will find you a space-you will be stopped at the gate but all you have to do is show them your pre-paid receipt)
Burlingame Airport Parking (ParkBAP)
Pros:
- Consistently one of the cheapest, especially for weekly rates.
- Generally do not have to prebook to get the best rate.
- 3 shuttles an hour only, and a bit slower than average due to distance. Try to arrive at or before :00, :20, or :40 to allow a few minutes wait.
- September 2013: For pickups late, I feel the turnaround times are more consistent with 2x per hour for the shuttle. No posted change, however.
- Poor ratings (see yelp)
Anza
Pros:
- With Burlingame Airport Parking, the only parking South of airport (Other than BART)
- Easy access dropoff, not so easy to get back on freeway (S-101)
- Valet is free (no extra charge) when they are near capacity
- Frequent parker program: Each 30 paid days yields a 5-consecutive-day park for free. Check in on facebook and receive credit for 1/2 paid day as well. (Note: This program has changed. It is now tied into the Fivestars card rather than a paper punch card.)
- When partially full, they require you use their free valet service, and this requirement varies from hour to hour. Be sure to have nothing valuable in your car!
- Poor shuttle service for SFO arrivals at busy weekend/holidays (30-45min wait)
- Need a printed coupon from their website to get the best rate
BART
Pros:
- Free over the weekend (except the cost of using BART to the airport) and holidays, even as part of a longer stay
- Online reservations for weekday parking
- BART schedule is known well in advance
- Pretty much guaranteed a parking spot
- Hard to use if you're trying to park or pick up when BART is closed for the night
- Possibility of getting a ticket if you overstay your reservation
- Can wait up to 20 minutes for BART in off-peak hours, or have to go to San Bruno and back to Millbrae during peak hours (or take a taxi for about $12)
SFO Long Term Parking and Lot D
** The shuttle buses look exactly the same! One says 'Lot D', the other says 'Long Term Parking' (likely no longer a concern? see below re: AirTrain)
SFO Long Term Parking
Pros:
Regular shuttles (not the fastest, not the slowest)- AirTrain blue line now goes to Long Term Parking (no more bus shuttles) but makes quite a number of stops before reaching the domestic terminals
- Sometimes if the normal area and Lot D fill up, you'll get a voucher to use the short-term parking at long-term rates
- Covered Parking in the garage - it gets full at peak times
Cons:
- Expensive
- However, current promo is $12/day for 3 days prepaid online (and the rate decreases for additional days)
SFO Long Term Parking Lot D
Pros:
- Sometimes if the Long Term Parking area and Lot D fill up, you'll get a voucher to use the short-term parking at long-term rates
- Expensive
Tips for Long Term Parking and Lot D- Park near Stop 5 in Long Term Parking and you are the first off the bus and out of the parking lot!
- Although the signs will indicate that a floor is full, I am often able to find a spot on these floors.
- Airtrain station is on level 5 of the garage
Month or longer parking:
Someone who's done this please add experiences - I (rob_flies_ua) would just pay for a shuttle or car service at this point. unavaca recommends taking Uber in this case.
AirportParkingReservations.com coupon:
$5 off: FBFRIENDS415
EXPIRES 12/31/16 @ 11:59 PM PST Coupon Valid Online Only
SFO Parking
Jun 18, 2025 | 8:09 pm
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Jun 19, 2025 | 6:09 am
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Thanks vanillabean. Can you tell me which code this is? The ones I see above are VALETNOW, and that is $257 after discount for valet and SUMMERTIME for $20 off. Yours clearly seems better 
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jun 19, 2025 | 8:19 am
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Thanks vanillabean. Can you tell me which code this is? The ones I see above are VALETNOW, and that is $257 after discount for valet and SUMMERTIME for $20 off. Yours clearly seems better
Cheers.
Cheers.
it has been mine, as well. But like I said, I looked for this upcoming trip and even with the 4 day coupon, ParkSFO came out to ~$189 and LTP to $145. I was surprised at the difference, as I’ve typically found ParkSFO to be cheaper (and very reliable, though it can be a PITA to find a spot, as the ‘available’ spot indicator is often not accurate.
Jun 19, 2025 | 2:31 pm
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Cheers.
Jun 19, 2025 | 3:07 pm
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That's a fair metric. For things like two week trips, this is what we do. We live in the South Bay, so Uber/Lyft typically runs $100+ each way with tip. We can get a lot of parking for $200. We also do some split airport (SFO/SJC) trips, and then we definitely use Uber/Lyft.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jun 19, 2025 | 5:44 pm
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That's a fair metric. For things like two week trips, this is what we do. We live in the South Bay, so Uber/Lyft typically runs $100+ each way with tip. We can get a lot of parking for $200. We also do some split airport (SFO/SJC) trips, and then we definitely use Uber/Lyft.
Cheers.
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Jun 19, 2025 | 7:48 pm
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Jun 24, 2025 | 1:26 pm
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10% off weekend before July 4
If you happen to be traveling next weekend (not the 4th, but the weekend before), there's a discount code for SFO on-airport parking: (the email implies it will work in any garage, not just long term parking)
Exit before July 2, 2025
Minimum 2 days
Book at least 3 days in advance of entry
10% off
Code: WEEKEND
Exit before July 2, 2025
Minimum 2 days
Book at least 3 days in advance of entry
10% off
Code: WEEKEND
Jul 12, 2025 | 1:24 am
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I will need to park my car for 2 weeks near SFO. I was looking at FlySFO and they seem pretty convenient with the AirTrain stopping there and going to all the terminals. I also noticed their website allowed making reservations. All I could tell from this is that this guarantees entry into the parking garage when their sign is "FULL". I am unclear on whether a reservation also guarantees an open parking space for us to park our car. Will we be able to park our car? Or is there a chance that they're completely full when we arrive, and all we accomplish is circling around without finding a spot to park our car? What is your experience with FlySFO?
Jul 12, 2025 | 1:51 am
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I will need to park my car for 2 weeks near SFO. I was looking at FlySFO and they seem pretty convenient with the AirTrain stopping there and going to all the terminals. I also noticed their website allowed making reservations. All I could tell from this is that this guarantees entry into the parking garage when their sign is "FULL". I am unclear on whether a reservation also guarantees an open parking space for us to park our car. Will we be able to park our car? Or is there a chance that they're completely full when we arrive, and all we accomplish is circling around without finding a spot to park our car? What is your experience with FlySFO?
Jul 12, 2025 | 11:40 am
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I will need to park my car for 2 weeks near SFO. I was looking at FlySFO and they seem pretty convenient with the AirTrain stopping there and going to all the terminals. I also noticed their website allowed making reservations. All I could tell from this is that this guarantees entry into the parking garage when their sign is "FULL". I am unclear on whether a reservation also guarantees an open parking space for us to park our car. Will we be able to park our car? Or is there a chance that they're completely full when we arrive, and all we accomplish is circling around without finding a spot to park our car? What is your experience with FlySFO?
Jul 14, 2025 | 9:59 am
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All the current promotions from the latest email:
For Ultimate Convenience: 25% Off Our New Valet Service
Experience the most seamless way to park at SFO, our new Valet service is open for bookings! Simply pull up to the valet at Grand Hyatt at SFO, hand your keys to the friendly attendant, and proceed directly to the AirTrain for a quick ride to your terminal. This special savings is valid for stays of one or more days; reservations must be made at least 1 day before entry date and before July 15, 2025.
Use code: VALETNOW
For Longer Trips: $20 Off Long-Term Parking
Planning a longer summer adventure? Save $20 on your booking when you park in our Long-Term garage for 6 or more days. This special offer may be used for reservations with exits before August 25, 2025; reservations are required 5 days before entry date.
Use code: SUMMERTIME
For a Quick Getaway: 10% Off Your Stay
Taking a shorter trip? We've got you covered. Save 10% on parking stays of 2 or more days when you book in advance. Offer is valid through August 22, 2025, but you must book 3 days in advance of your entry date and before July 15, 2025, to qualify for the offer.
Use code: MINIBREAK
Experience the most seamless way to park at SFO, our new Valet service is open for bookings! Simply pull up to the valet at Grand Hyatt at SFO, hand your keys to the friendly attendant, and proceed directly to the AirTrain for a quick ride to your terminal. This special savings is valid for stays of one or more days; reservations must be made at least 1 day before entry date and before July 15, 2025.
Use code: VALETNOW
For Longer Trips: $20 Off Long-Term Parking
Planning a longer summer adventure? Save $20 on your booking when you park in our Long-Term garage for 6 or more days. This special offer may be used for reservations with exits before August 25, 2025; reservations are required 5 days before entry date.
Use code: SUMMERTIME
For a Quick Getaway: 10% Off Your Stay
Taking a shorter trip? We've got you covered. Save 10% on parking stays of 2 or more days when you book in advance. Offer is valid through August 22, 2025, but you must book 3 days in advance of your entry date and before July 15, 2025, to qualify for the offer.
Use code: MINIBREAK