Daily Parking Garage

$27 daily gets you covered parking attached to PDX T

The Daily Parking Garage at Portland International Airport runs $27 per day and sits in a multi‑story structure linked to Terminal T by enclosed skybridges. It’s on‑site, covered, and priced in between the short‑term rows right by the terminal and the cheaper Economy lots out by the shuttle stops. Think long‑term garage vibes without having to budget time for a bus ride.

Plan on about a 4‑minute walk from your car to the terminal through the skybridges, which all feed into the main PDX ticketing level. Signs on Airport Way clearly call this the Daily/Long‑Term Garage, so you just follow the garage arrows, pull a ticket, and head up to whatever level still shows open spaces. One TripAdvisor reviewer mentioned they “just followed the signs for daily/long‑term parking garage and walked right in,” and that matches most reports.

Daily rate is posted at $27, charged in 24‑hour blocks, and it’s the same whether you park on level 2 or up near the roof. This garage is fully covered except for the very top deck, so if rain is in the forecast, aim for an interior level like 3 or 4 and skip scraping water off the windshield after a late‑night arrival. If you’re under about five days, the math often beats paying for Economy plus rideshare on both ends.

Garage height clearance is 8 feet, posted on the entrance bar as you pull in. That works for most SUVs and crossovers, but tall sprinter vans and some trucks with roof boxes have been turned away and redirected to Economy. One vanlife poster said they only realized their rig wouldn’t clear when they were at the gate, so check your vehicle height before you commit to the approach lane.

Regulars aim for spots near the skybridge closest to their airline: further north in the structure if they’re flying Alaska or Horizon, more central for Delta and United, and closer to the south end for Southwest. That trick can shave the 4‑minute walk down to 2–3 minutes and keeps you closer to your check‑in counters on the ticketing level. It also helps you remember where you parked when you roll back in on day 4 or 5.

Watch out for the naming confusion: locals and even some airport signs casually say “daily/long‑term garage,” but the pricing page clearly lists this as Daily at $27, separate from Economy. If you’re budgeting, look at the official PDX parking chart before you drive out, then grab a quick photo of your level and row number once you park so you’re not wandering the garage after a late arrival.

Pro tip: If your trip is three nights or less and your vehicle is under 8 feet tall, this garage is usually the least‑friction option: drive in, park near your airline’s skybridge, and you’re at security in about 5 minutes from locking the car.