Long Term Parking

$18 per day beats the short-term rate once you pass three hours.

Long Term Parking at Monterey Regional Airport sits a short walk from the terminal, about 3–5 minutes depending on where you land in the lot. It’s a basic surface lot set up for overnight and multi-day trips, not quick drop-offs. The pricing kicks in after a three-hour window, then caps at $18.00 per day, which undercuts the short-term options for anything more than a quick out-and-back.

This lot is for longer stays, not quick runs into MRY for a 30‑minute pickup or drop-off. After those first three hours, you’re billed at the long‑term daily rate of $18.00, so it starts making sense around the point where short‑term parking would stack up fast. Figure a 5‑minute walk with a rollaboard; if you park closer to the far end, it trends closer to the 3–5 minute range the airport quotes.

One important detail: the long‑term lot moved from its original location, and older posts still talk about a “super‑short” walk that feels like 1–2 minutes. The airport’s own parking page now calls out the relocation, and current guidance is that 3–5 minutes on foot is realistic. If you’re skimming old Google reviews before a trip, trust the airport’s updated map and distance info instead.

Tip: if you’re checking bags and flying out early, pad your timing by an extra 10 minutes over what you’d allow for a curbside drop — 5 minutes to walk from the long‑term lot, and a few extra minutes in case you end up at the far edge of the rows.