Blue Garage

$23/day covered parking that’s cheaper than Red Garage

Blue Garage sits on-airport at AUS, walkable to the Barbara Jordan terminal in about 8 minutes if you’re moving at a normal pace with one roller bag. It’s a covered, multi-level structure, so your car stays out of the Texas sun and hail while you’re gone. Daily rate runs $23, which undercuts the Red Garage while keeping you close enough to skip shuttles entirely.

Inside Blue, the tech is the main draw: overhead sensors and space-finding signs point you toward open spots on each level, and multiple Google reviewers say that guidance system saved them time on busy Friday mornings. The garage also has “Find Your Car” kiosks where you can search by license plate, which matters when you land at 11 p.m. and barely remember what level you parked on after a 3-day work trip.

Plan for an 8–10 minute walk from the higher levels of Blue Garage to the Barbara Jordan security checkpoint, especially if you’ve got kids or more than one bag and elevators are stacked up. A lot of regulars hit Blue first for overnight or weekend trips because it’s still within walking distance and cheaper than Red’s higher daily rate, then bail to Economy only if highway signs show Blue as “Lot Full.”

Watch out for exit traffic: several reviews mention 10–15 minute delays getting out of Blue Garage during the big evening arrival banks, plus some circling at peak times before 6 a.m. despite the guidance system. If you’re cutting it close, aim to park 30 minutes earlier than you normally would. One simple move: snap a photo of your level and row, then note the nearest “Find Your Car” kiosk so you can punch in your plate and get to bed faster on the way home.