Lot 5 & 6

Daily rates from $20 make Lot 5 & 6 ONT’s budget play

Lot 5 & 6 sit east of Terminal 4 (T4) and function as Ontario’s long-stay economy combo, with posted daily parking from about $20 and Lot 6 historically promoted as a reduced-rate option. Both lots serve T2, T4, and the international terminal (IT) via the same shuttle loop. Think of Lot 5 as the older remote lot and Lot 6 as the newer spillover where price-sensitive flyers try to land a cheaper space.

Walking from Lot 6 to T4 takes roughly 8–10 minutes if you cut straight toward the terminal, and the airport itself quotes about a 10‑minute walk. Shuttles cover the distance in around 5 minutes once you’re on board, so the trade-off is simple: pay less than the terminal garages, then choose legs or bus based on weather and bags. One Google reviewer flat-out says they park in 6 because it’s cheaper and still walkable to T4.

Shuttles for Lot 5 & 6 run about every 5–20 minutes, with the longest gaps typically between midnight and 3:00 a.m., which matters if your flight is in the red‑eye bank. Several late-night users report 15–20‑minute waits around midnight, so pad your schedule if you’re catching a 12:30 a.m. departure. On the plus side, the airport notes that the shuttle is complimentary and serves all passenger terminals, including international arrivals.

Lot 5 feels like the classic long-term field where people always grab the shuttle, while Lot 6 is the one walkers favor for T4. Some reviewers say the back of Lot 5 can feel isolated and dim, so they aim for rows closer to the shuttle stops and main drive aisles. Regulars also snap a photo of the shuttle stop number and nearest pole marker so they can tell the driver exactly where to drop them on return.

Tip: if a shuttle has just pulled away and you’re parked in Lot 6 with light luggage for T4, start walking—an 8–10‑minute stroll usually beats waiting out a 20‑minute gap in service.