TYS parking decision guide

Which Knoxville airport parking lot should you use?

Current official rates are useful. Knowing which lot makes sense for your trip is better.

The short answer

Garage for convenience. Terminal A for value. Economy C for the lowest normal daily rate.

Those three choices cover most travelers. Lot availability can change, so check the airport's live parking status before you leave home.

Current TYS parking rates

Parking Garage

$22/day

Terminal access: short covered walk

Closest covered option; 7 ft 2 in clearance.

Terminal Lot A

$16/day

Terminal access: short walk

Closest surface lot with sidewalk access.

Terminal Lot B

$16/day

Terminal access: short walk

Surface lot within walking distance when open.

Economy Lot C

$13/day

Terminal access: shuttle

24/7 ADA-compliant shuttle approximately every 15 minutes.

Economy Lot G

$13/day

Terminal access: shuttle

Overflow economy lot; availability varies.

Phone & Wait Lot

Free

For attended vehicles waiting on an arriving passenger. It is not a trip parking lot.

Best lot by traveler type

Early flight or bad weather

Garage. It minimizes walking and is covered. That convenience matters more at 5 a.m. or in rain.

Weekend trip

Terminal Lot A. It saves money versus the garage but keeps you within an easy walk of the terminal.

Longer trip

Economy Lot C. The lower daily rate compounds over a multi-day trip; allow extra time for the shuttle.

Picking someone up

Phone & Wait Lot. Stay with your vehicle for free until your passenger has collected their luggage.

What does parking cost for a typical trip?

3-day trip

Garage: $66

Terminal A: $48

Economy C: $39

5-day trip

Garage: $110

Terminal A: $80

Economy C: $65

7-day trip

Garage: $154

Terminal A: $112

Economy C: $91

Parking questions travelers actually ask

How much is parking at Knoxville airport?

Current standard daily rates are $22 for the garage, $16 for Terminal Lots A and B, and $13 for Economy Lots C and G.

What is the cheapest parking at TYS?

Economy Lots C and G are the lowest-priced standard airport lots at $13 per day. The Phone & Wait Lot is free, but it is only for attended vehicles waiting to pick up arriving passengers.

Which TYS parking lot is closest to the terminal?

The parking garage is the closest covered option. Terminal Lot A is the closest surface lot.

Does Knoxville airport have a parking shuttle?

Economy Lots C and G use an ADA-compliant shuttle to the terminal, generally about every 15 minutes.

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