Fresno, CA · verified 2026-08-24
Fresno Yosemite International Airport parking rates
The cheapest on-airport parking at FAT is $12/day; the closest terminal option is $17/day. Every figure below is taken from the airport's own website, verified 2026-08-24.
All published lots
| Lot | Rate /day | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot CheapestSurface economy | $12/day | Credit card only |
| Lots 1 & 2Open lot | $17/day | $4/hr first day |
| Parking GarageCovered garage | $17/day | $4/hr first day |
How to park cheaply at Fresno
The cheapest published on-airport option is Economy Lot at $12/day (surface economy). That's $35 less than parking at the closest terminal option over a week, so for anything longer than a quick trip it's the one to head for. Free cell phone waiting area, 60-minute maximum — use it, and picking someone up costs nothing.
On-airport rates are fixed and won't drop, but off-airport lots and park-and-fly hotel packages often undercut them on longer stays — worth a quick compare before you commit.
Where FAT is
Its code, FAT, stands for Fresno Air Terminal; when it was renamed for Yosemite in 1996, the FAA refused a new code because the airport hadn't physically moved. source ↗
Good to know
- At $12/day it ranks 13th-cheapest of the 27 airports we track.
- Choosing Economy Lot over Lots 1 & 2 saves $5/day — about $35 over a week.
- Published rates run from $12 (Economy Lot) to $17 (Lots 1 & 2).
Common questions about FAT parking
How much is economy parking at Fresno Airport?
Economy Lot is the cheapest on-airport option at $12 per day (surface economy).
How much is long-term parking at FAT?
For a multi-day trip the cheapest on-airport rate is $12 per day. The closest terminal parking is $17 per day.
Does FAT have a free cell phone lot?
Yes. Free cell phone waiting area, 60-minute maximum.
What's the cheapest way to park at FAT?
Economy Lot at $12/day is the cheapest on-airport option — about $35 less than the closest terminal parking over a week. For longer trips, off-airport lots can be cheaper still.
Cheaper than the gate
On-airport rates are fixed. Off-airport lots and park-and-fly hotel packages are often cheaper for longer trips — worth comparing before you drive in.