Miami Airport Parking Guide

Finding everything you need around the airport can be difficult and add to your travel anxiety. That’s why we wrote the Miami Airport Parking Guide, to help travelers navigate MIA Airport, stress-free. Here you can find information over airport parking rates, alternative parking information, terminal shops and dining options, airport FAQs, and much more!

Miami Parking Rates

Parking Options	MIA Parking Rates
Short and Long Term	$2.00 per 20 min (up to 2 hrs 40 min), $17 per day
Valet Parking	$18 first 3 hrs (1st day only), $30 per day

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MIA daily rates start at $17 per day in both parking garages. The Dolphin garage is the best for travelers going to North Terminals D and E. The Flamingo garage serves the Central terminals F and G, and the South terminals H and J. Miami Airport also offers valet parking on the 2nd level Departures in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. Valet parking at MIA has a daily price of $30 per day, with a maximum stay of 20 days.

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Miami Dade Airport parking is expensive and can cause stress to travelers. With only two parking options, you could end up circling the garages searching for an available space and have to park further away from your terminal.

Miami Terminal Guide

The airlines at MIA occasionally have different departure and arrival terminals that can be found on your boarding pass. Below you will find the terminals where each airline counter is located for check-in and baggage drop-off.

North Terminal (blue): American Airlines and British Airways

Central Terminal (yellow): Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air Italy, Aruba Airlines, BOA, Cayman Airways, Corsair, Eurowings, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian, Qatar, Royal Air Maroc, Sun Country, Sunwing, Surinam Airways, Swift Air, TAP Air Portugal, TUlfly, United Airlines, Volaris, WestJet, and XL Airways

South Terminal (red): Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, Alitalia, Avianca, Bahamasair, Caribbean Airlines, COPA Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Eastern Airlines, El Al, GOL, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, Miami Air, SAS, Swiss International, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic, VivaAir, and World Atlantic.

Some of the gates in the North and Central Terminals can be reached using MIA’s SkyTrain. The SkyTrain is located in the North Terminal and can connect travelers to concourse D and Concourse E (gates E1-35). The gates that can be reached by SkyTrain are split into 4 different station stops as seen below.

Station 1: Near Gate D17, and serves Gates D1-19

Station 2: Between Gates D20-25

Station 3: Gates D26-39 and Gates E1-35 (Central Terminal). Please note to reach Gates E20-33, passengers must take the MIA E Train after getting off the SkyTrain.

Station 4: Gates D40-60

Getting to Miami International Airport

Miami Dade County Airport is located at 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142. If you need to get to MIA or
one of our parking partner’s locations, check out our free route planner for driving directions.

Airport FAQS

Does MIA have locker storage or long-term baggage storage?

No, passengers may only store any luggage in the baggage storage facility on the 2nd level in Central Terminal, concourse E.

When does the airport open?

MIA is open for 24 hours, allowing travelers to stay in the airport in case of a flight delay or cancellation. However, please note security checkpoints are not open 24 hours a day.

What time does security open and close?

Security checkpoint hours depend on the departing times for flights at each terminal. Travelers are encouraged to contact TSA or MIA’s general inquiry phone lines to find out the opening and closing times for the specific terminal they need. You can call TSA at 305-421-2421 or MIA general inquiries at 305-876-7000.

Food and Shopping at MIA

If you find yourself waiting for a flight and have a few hours on your hands, Miami Airport has over 250 shopping and dining options. Travelers can find a variety of fashions and flavors from local Miami as well as the more well known, high-end luxury brands. Looking for ideas on how to pass the time? Check out just a handful of the options for shops and restaurants listed below.

North Terminal

Cafe Versailles, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gates D5/44/20, Known for the best Cuban food in the city, Food options: hot-pressed sandwiches, Cuban coffee, pastelitos
Halfmoon Empanadas, Concourse D Marketplace 2nd level departures Gate D29, Food options: fresh, homemade empanadas with a unique rolling dough process/li>
Islander Bar & Grill, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gates D4/49, Food options: American breakfast, Bacon-Cado Burger, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Cuban Palomilla Steak, and many other flavors of the Caribbean/li>
Spring Chicken, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gate D22, Food options: made-from-scratch fried chicken/li>
Air Essentials, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gates D44 and D21, convenience store with travel essentials/li>
Booklink & Cafe, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gate D20, bookstore featuring books, magazines, coffee, and grab and go food/li>
Cuban Crafters MIA, Concourse D Marketplace 2nd level departures Gate D26, hand-rolled Cuban cigars/li>
Duty-Free Americas, Concourse D 2nd level departures by Gates D16/25/30/41, tax-free items including spirits, jewelry, cosmetics, fashion, and more/li>
ICE Currency Exchange, Concourse D 2nd level departures pre-security and post-security by Gates D19 and D29, exchange currency and purchase SIM cards, prepaid calling cards, or travel insurance/li>
Miami Marlins, Concourse D 2nd level departures by Gate D28, official fan gear from Miami Marlins/li>
Miami To Go, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gate D41, Miami-themed gifts and souvenirs/li>
The Miami Herat Store, Concourse D 2nd level departures Gate D32, official Miami Heat fan gear/li>

South Terminal

Bongos Cuban Cafe, Concourse H-J Connector 2nd level departures, Food options: Cuban food such as croquetas, palomilla, and Lechon Asado
Cafe Brioche Doree, Concourse H-J Connector 2nd level departures, Food options: salads, sandwiches, coffee, pastries/li>
Corona Beach House, Concourse J 2nd level departures Gate J11, Food options: breakfast, lunch, and dinner for adults and kids, cocktails, vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free options/li>
Earl of Sandwich, Concourse J 2nd level departures Gate J8, Food options: made-to-order sandwiches on artisan bread/li>
Famous Famiglia, Concourse H-J Connector 2nd level departures, Food options: authentic New York-style pizza/li>
Gilbert’s Food Bar, Concourse H-J Connector 2nd level departures, Food options: sandwiches, baked goods, coffee, snacks/li>
Coconut Grove News, Concourse H-J Connector 2nd level departures, books, magazines, snacks, and travel essentials/li>
Duty-Free Americas, 2nd level departures Concourse J (Gate J5 and Gate J6) and Concourse H (Gate H4), tax-free items including cosmetics, spirits, fashion, cigarettes, and more/li>
Ice Currency Exchange, 2nd level departures Concourse H-J Connector and Concourse H (pre-security), exchange currency, purchase SIM cards, prepaid calling cards, and travel insurance/li>
Little Havana to go, 2nd level departure Concourse H-J Connector, Miami-themed gifts and souvenirs/li>
Miami News Connection, 2nd level departures Concourse H-J Connector and Concourse J (Gate J7), books, magazines, snacks, drinks, and travel essentials/li>

Local Hotels

Red Roof Plus+ Miami Airport, 3401 NW LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 305-871-4221
Hampton Inn Miami Airport East, 3449 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142 Phone: 786-801-3136
Days Inn by Wyndham Miami Airport North, 4767 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166 Phone: 305-888-3661
Best Western Plus Miami Airport North Hotel & Suites, 131 Fairway Dr, Miami Springs, FL 33166 Phone: 786-515-1880
Holiday Inn Miami International Airport, 1111 S Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami Springs, FL 33166 Phone: 305-885-1941

Hopefully this guide has been helpful, preparing you for your next trip through Miami International Airport. To find the best deals, check out Miami Airport Parking the next time you fly out of MIA and need a safe, affordable space for your car!