New Orleans, LA · verified 2026-08-24
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport parking rates
The cheapest on-airport parking at MSY is $12/day; the closest terminal option is $36/day. Every figure below is taken from the airport's own website, verified 2026-08-24.
All published lots
| Lot | Rate /day | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Economy CheapestEconomy garage | $12/day | $4 first 30 min, then $3/30 min. Credit card only |
| Surface LotSurface | $20/day | First 30 min free, then $3/30 min |
| Long-Term GarageGarage | $22/day | $4 first 30 min, then $3/30 min |
| Short-Term GarageGarage | $26/day | First 30 min free, then $3/30 min |
| ValetValet | $36/day | Attended |
How to park cheaply at New Orleans
The cheapest published on-airport option is Economy at $12/day (economy garage). That's $168 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. No free cell-phone waiting lot is published here, so plan for short-term rates on pickups.
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 MSY is
At 4.5 feet above sea level, it's the third lowest-lying international airport in the world, behind only Amsterdam Schiphol and Atyrau. source ↗
Good to know
- At $12/day it ranks 13th-cheapest of the 27 airports we track.
- Choosing Economy over Valet saves $24/day — about $168 over a week.
- Published rates run from $12 (Economy) to $36 (Valet).
Common questions about MSY parking
How much is economy parking at New Orleans Airport?
Economy is the cheapest on-airport option at $12 per day (economy garage).
How much is long-term parking at MSY?
For a multi-day trip the cheapest on-airport rate is $12 per day. The closest terminal parking is $36 per day.
Does MSY have a free cell phone lot?
No free cell phone lot is published for this airport.
What's the cheapest way to park at MSY?
Economy at $12/day is the cheapest on-airport option — about $168 less than the closest terminal parking over a week. For longer trips, off-airport lots can be cheaper still.
How much is valet parking at MSY?
Valet is $36 per day — Attended.
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.