Daily rates at Estacionamento Econômico run below the premium lots.
This is POA’s long-stay, budget-friendly option on airport grounds, set a short walk from Terminals 1 and 2. Expect an open-air layout instead of a covered garage, with marked spaces aimed at trips that run several days or more. The tradeoff: you keep official airport parking and skip off-site shuttles, but you give up shade and the closest-ground-floor spots.
The walk from Estacionamento Econômico to the terminal sits around 5 minutes at a normal pace, so add that to your check-in buffer for both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 departures. Bags on wheels are fine; with large ski-style bags or multiple suitcases, factor in a few extra minutes. Some layouts at POA also use periodic shuttles during peak periods, but plan as if you’re walking so you’re not tight on time.
This lot targets long-stay parking, so the daily rate typically undercuts the covered and premium zones by a noticeable margin, especially once you pass 3–4 days. Information sites list it as one of the cheapest official options at Salgado Filho, with open-air rows set slightly farther from the terminal doors than the multi-story structures. Short stays under 24 hours might not save much, but a full week usually does.
There’s no strong pattern of complaints tied specifically to Estacionamento Econômico, though open-air parking near Porto Alegre can mean hot interiors and the usual risk of rain. If storms are in the forecast, bring a windshield sunshade and avoid leaving sensitive items on seats. For night arrivals, snap a quick photo of your row number and a nearby pole so you’re not hunting at 23:00.
Tip: Plan to arrive at least 20 extra minutes earlier than you would with curbside drop-off to cover parking, the 5-minute walk, and a quick repack at the trunk.
5 min walk