Daily rates here undercut the short-stay lots fast
Long-Term Parking at Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) is the airport’s official long-stay option, set up for trips that run past a couple of days. You’re on airport property, so you’re not waiting on a third-party shuttle or guessing where the entrance is at 04:30. This is the lot to plug into your GPS if you’re leaving the car for 3, 7, or 14 nights and want predictable pricing instead of clock-watching by the hour.
The lot serves both T1 and T2, with shuttle connections feeding into the terminal area. Count on around 10–15 minutes from locking your car to standing at the terminal kerb, depending on where you park in the field and how you time the shuttle. That timing matters for early long-haul departures to Europe or North America, especially in the 20:00–01:00 wave when security can back up.
Pricing runs on a per-day structure, so it usually beats the closer short-stay options as soon as you cross the two-day mark. If you’re away for a full week, the math generally lines up to far less than a rideshare both ways from many Santiago neighbourhoods, especially during weekday rush hours on Ruta 68. Keep an eye on any posted maximums per 24 hours at the entrance when you roll in.
Long-Term Parking is inside the airport’s controlled perimeter, with gate access and regular patrols typical of official SCL facilities. Stalls fit standard passenger cars and SUVs; oversized vans or commercial vehicles may not slot as easily, so check signage at the entrance. Lighting runs overnight, which helps if you land on a 05:30 LATAM arrival and need to find the car before sunrise.
Tip: Screenshot or write down your row/section as soon as you park; after a 10-hour flight into T1 or T2, wandering the long-stay rows adds unnecessary minutes when you just want to head home.