Economy Parking

$9/day keeps you on-airport without messing with shuttles

Economy Parking at MEM runs $9 per day and sits in a remote on-airport lot that’s still close enough to walk. Count on about a 6-minute walk to the terminal, helped by moving walkways instead of a shuttle bus. For short pickups, the first 30 minutes are free, with no hourly rate after that — it flips straight to the daily max.

This lot connects directly toward Terminals A, B, and C via pedestrian paths and moving walkways, so you’re under cover for a good chunk of the walk. Several regulars say they prefer walking the 6 minutes over waiting 10–15 minutes for an off-airport shuttle. One reviewer flat-out said that at $9/day on site, they stopped using off-airport parking altogether.

Layout feels simpler than huge remote fields you see at larger airports, but it’s still big enough that you can lose your car. Lighting gets decent marks, yet signage isn’t as strong as in the main garage. People recommend snapping a photo of your row number the second you park, especially on longer trips of four days or more when memory gets fuzzy.

Watch out during peak holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas when the economy lot can hit capacity and cars get pushed to Blue or Yellow overflow. Another complaint: luggage carts and sidewalks are patchy in some corners of the lot, which makes hauling two 50-pound checked bags to the terminal feel longer than 6 minutes. Regulars park closer to the pedestrian walkways instead of the outer edges to shorten the walk and stay nearer to the best-lit areas.

Tip: Aim for a spot along the main walkway side, set a phone pin or photo for your row, and treat the 6-minute walk as part of your built-in buffer before security.