Parking Overview
Boise Airport’s Long-Term Parking (Long-Term Surface) is the airport’s standard long-stay option for travelers who want a straightforward, on-airport place to leave their car without paying garage prices. It’s a practical middle ground: closer and simpler than the shuttle economy lot, but less expensive than the covered long-term garages.
Best for: multi-day trips (long weekends to week-long travel), travelers who value convenience over the absolute lowest price, and anyone who prefers to park once and head to the terminal without waiting for a shuttle. Overall, the experience is typically easy and predictable—surface lot parking with airport-style lighting and clear access to the terminal area.
Pricing
- Rate: $2 per hour
- Daily maximum: $17/day
- Estimated weekly total: $119/week (7 x $17)
How it compares at BOI: The Economy Lot is the budget winner at $10/day (about $70/week) but requires a shuttle ride. If you want covered parking and direct terminal access, the Long-Term East Garage is $20/day and the Long-Term Main Garage is $23/day. For the closest, most expensive self-park option, the Short-Term Garage runs $30/day. Valet is $28/day (limited hours), which can be worth it for tight schedules.
Discounts and reservations: BOI offers the ability to reserve spaces in the Long-Term East Garage or Main Garage (not typically the surface lot), usually with a $3.50 reservation fee plus standard parking charges based on your stay. There’s no confirmed loyalty program discount in the available data.
Payment: BOI parking is generally pay-on-exit. Commonly accepted methods at airport facilities include major credit/debit cards (and sometimes mobile wallet), but confirm at entry signage if you must pay cash.
Getting to Your Terminal
The Long-Term Surface lot is designed for walk-in terminal access rather than shuttle service. Unlike the Economy Lot (which runs free shuttles about every 15 minutes, 24/7), Long-Term Surface typically means you’ll park and walk.
- Shuttle: Not provided for Long-Term Surface (Economy Lot uses shuttles)
- Time to terminal: Plan roughly 5–15 minutes depending on where you park and your walking pace
- Weather exposure: As a surface lot, expect outdoor walking; garages offer more protection and (in some cases) skybridge access
Features & Security
- Covered or uncovered: Uncovered (surface lot). If you want covered parking, choose Long-Term East or Main Garage.
- Lighting/security: Standard airport-lot lighting is typical; for specific patrol/camera details, check BOI’s parking page or on-lot signage.
- EV charging: Official data indicates no electric charging for this lot.
- Car wash/detailing: Not listed for this facility in the available information.
- Accessibility: Expect marked accessible stalls and curb cuts; for the most sheltered accessible route, the long-term garages may be easier in bad weather.
Booking Tips
- Arrive early during peaks: Holidays, Sunday evenings, and early weekday mornings fill fastest. Build in extra time to find a spot and walk in.
- Consider reserving a garage space: If you want certainty, reserve in the Long-Term East or Main Garage (fee typically $3.50), then walk via direct terminal connections.
- Know your backups if full: Use the Economy Lot ($10/day) for overflow savings (shuttle every ~15 minutes), or switch to a long-term garage for covered parking.
- Valet for tight timelines: If you’re running late, valet ($28/day) can be a time-saver (generally 4 a.m.–1 a.m.).
- Cancellation policy: If you reserve garage parking, review the reservation provider’s cancellation rules before purchase, especially for prepaid bookings.