Same-day flyers park here and walk into BJX T1 in 5 minutes
Short Stay Parking at Guanajuato International sits directly next to the T1 terminal, so you’re walking about 5 minutes from car to check-in. This is on-airport, surface-style parking, not a remote lot, so you keep your own keys and head straight to departures. For quick drop-offs, pick-ups, or a same-day trip, this is the closest option you’ll get without pulling into the active curb.
Rates run about $15.00 per day, with a weekly cap of $100.00, so by day seven you’re effectively paying around $14.30 per day. That pricing makes sense if you’re gone a night or two; longer than a week and you should start comparing off-airport options in León or Silao. There’s no clear separation between short- and long-term sections in most reports, so expect one general lot charging the posted daily and weekly rates.
The walk to T1 check-in is roughly 5 minutes at normal pace, even with a rollaboard and a backpack. You exit the lot, follow the sidewalk along the terminal frontage, and you’re at the doors without crossing major roads. For late arrivals into BJX, this lot keeps your time from aircraft door to driver’s seat short, since you skip any shuttle waits entirely.
There aren’t many detailed traveler reviews for BJX Short Stay Parking, and there’s no widely reported “trick” section or secret discount lane. With a flat daily rate of $15.00 and the car sitting next to the terminal, the main decision is just cost versus trip length. One practical tip: take a quick photo of your row and the terminal entrance sign as you walk in; at night, when you land back in T1, that picture saves a few extra minutes of wandering the lot.
Pricing
| Stay | Per day | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $15.00/day | $15.00 |
| 3 days | $15.00/day | $45.00 |
| 7 days | $15.00/day | $105.00 |
5 min walk · next to terminal