One free parking day for disabled veterans can cut your MYR bill fast.
Accessible Parking at Myrtle Beach International (terminal 1) sits in the short‑term and front long‑term rows closest to the doors, on relatively flat pavement and within a short roll to the terminal. A disabled veteran on Google Maps mentioned getting one free day in short‑term after showing documentation at the exit plaza. After that, standard short‑term or long‑term daily rates kick back in on the second day.
Accessible spaces in short‑term are right near the terminal crosswalks, shaving several minutes off the walk versus outer long‑term rows. The same style spaces are marked in the long‑term lot closest to the building, so you can trade a slightly longer walk for lower long‑term pricing if you’re staying 3–5 days. Reviewers call out that these spots are “close and level,” which matters if you’re pushing a wheelchair or using a walker.
Golf‑cart shuttles run from the economy lots roughly 7 a.m.–midnight, and drivers will help passengers with limited mobility and luggage. For a 5:30 a.m. departure or a 12:30 a.m. arrival, that schedule can miss your flight window, so accessible spaces in short‑term or the front of long‑term are safer than counting on a cart from economy. One reviewer said the terminal itself is easy for wheelchairs, with curbside drop‑off right by the doors.
Regulars with disabled veteran plates usually pick short‑term, show paperwork at exit, and use that free first day to offset the higher rate. Families with an elderly parent often do a quick curbside drop‑off at Departures, then the driver loops back and grabs an accessible spot in long‑term, coordinating by phone. Watch out for peak July and August weekends when accessible spaces get tight and can push you a row or two back. Tip: keep your disabled veteran documentation or placard handy in the car so you’re not digging for it at the pay booth.