Economy Parking

$9 per day gets you into IND’s Economy Parking

Daily rate sits at $9, which is the budget play for long stays at Indianapolis International’s Main terminal. This lot is meant for trips that run several days or more, not quick pickups. It’s airport-operated, so you can use the same payment methods you’d use in the other official garages and lots. No need to pre-book most days, but for peak holidays, build in some extra time to circle for a space.

The lot sits about 0.7 miles from the terminal. On foot, that’s roughly a 15-minute walk one way if you stick to a steady pace. Most people treat it as a shuttle lot rather than a walking lot, but if the weather is clear and bags are light, the walk is completely doable. Just remember you’ll be doing that same 0.7 miles again on the way back when you’re tired.

Economy Parking is set up as a long-stay option, so the pricing only makes sense once you cross the two-day mark. At $9 per 24 hours, a week runs you around $63, which undercuts the closer options by a noticeable margin. If your trip stretches to 10 days, that’s around $90, still less than many off-airport outfits once you factor in their taxes and fees.

You park outside, standard surface-lot setup, with rows clearly signed so you can note your section and row number. Remember the terminal here is simply marked as Main, so every airline funnels back to the same building. That makes pickup simple: one shuttle route, one stop. If you do choose to walk, budget about 15 minutes from car door to security line once you’re inside.

Tip: Snap a photo of your row sign and use your phone’s clock to note the exact entry time; it makes paying the correct number of days on exit much easier if your trip shifts by a few hours.