Economy Lot

$10 per day is the play if you’re parking for a week

Economy Lot at Dane County Regional (MSN) runs $10 per day, so a 7‑day trip lands at about $70 instead of garage prices creeping past three figures. It’s the on-airport long‑stay option, so you’re not dealing with off-site shuttles or third‑party operators across Anderson Street.

This is an official airport lot serving the Main Terminal, set up for longer trips rather than quick drop‑offs. You park, grab your bags, and either walk or wait for the airport shuttle, depending on where you land in the rows. It’s surface parking, marked and lit, so you’re not hunting levels like in the garage attached to the terminal.

There’s no published hourly rate here, just the flat daily $10, which starts to beat the terminal garage as soon as you cross the 24‑hour mark. If you know you’re gone three nights or more, it usually pencils out better than short‑term or surface lots closer to the terminal doors.

Shuttle timing at MSN typically tracks with airline banks, and the ride from the Economy Lot to the Main Terminal is only a few minutes once you’re rolling. Build a buffer of 15–20 minutes into your departure plan in case you park at the far end of the lot and hit a just-missed shuttle.

For trips longer than four days, start your search with Economy before looking at the garage; the math usually wins. One practical tip: snap a photo of your row sign and nearest shuttle stop when you park, so finding your car after a late return flight into MSN doesn’t turn into a cold, aimless walk across the lot.