OAK Parking - Oakland Airport
Oakland International Airport is situated 8.5 miles from Downtown Oakland and 20 miles from San Francisco.
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Oakland Airport Parking
Oakland International Airport is 8.5 miles away from Downtown Oakland, which is about a 12-15 minute drive. The official airport code is OAK.
A lot of San Francisco residents choose Oakland airport to fly from, because of low travel distance, which is 20 miles or 25 minutes by car.
Oakland is also served by two other major airports:
SFO, SJC and OAK airport are all considerably close to each other and many residents from the San Francisco Bay area choose their flights depending on flights prices and convenience.
Oakland airport has two terminals with the 32 gates. Finding OAK airport parking and getting around the airport is much easier than SFO. Parking lots are located directly in front of the terminals. The airport offers several parking options:
- Premier Parking Lot – for short term parking, right next to terminals
- Hourly Parking Lot – for short term parking, close to terminals
- Daily Parking Lot – for longer stays, in walking distance, not shuttle required
- Economy Parking – Lot as a long term option with shuttle
OAK Airport offers free electric vehicle charging stations, located in front of Terminal 2 near sections G2, J2, and K2.
Oakland Airport Parking Rates
Parking directly at terminals will cost $4 per 30 minutes in the Premier Parking Lot and §1 for every 12 minutes at the Hourly Parking Lot.
The daily parking rate is $24 at the Daily Parking Lot and Economy parking is cheaper for $18 per day with a free shuttle to terminal.
If you’re looking for the absolute cheapest long term parking option, the best solution is to use off-site parking. Daily rates start from $8.95 per day with free shuttle buses to the terminal.
Oakland Airport Long Term Parking
Planning a trip for a long period of time can be stressful enough without having to worry about where to park your car. If you’re flying into or out of Oakland Airport, you’ll be happy to know that they offer two convenient options for long term parking.
The first is Daily Parking, which starts at $5 per hour. For 24 hours, you’ll pay $24. If you’re planning to park 4 days or more, the daily rate starts at $17.50.
The second option is Economy Parking, which is slightly further away from the airport but offers free shuttle to and from the terminal. The daily rate for Economy Parking is $18.
Electric car owners will be happy to know that there are also free charging stations located in the M1 section of the Economy Parking Lot.
Most cheap oakland airport parking is possible at off-site facilities. Parkobility offers parking with daily rates from $8.95. (Shuttle services are included.)
| Parkobility Options | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Airport Long Term Parking including shuttle | Per day | $8.95 Book Now |
| Airport Options | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Per day | $36 |
| Daily | Per day | $26 |
| Economy | Per day | $18 |
Oakland Airport Short Term Parking
When you just have to pickup someone up from terminals, you don’t have to circle around the airport. There is a waiting lot called Park & Call, which allows 30 minutes free parking.
For longer starys, Oakland airport recommends using the Hourly Parking Lot, where you pay $1 for every 12 minutes. Most convenient option in terms of proximity is the Premier Parking Lot. Parking there is $4 for 30 minutes being directly located next to Terminal 1 & 2.
| Parking Options | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Premier | 30 Minutes | $4 |
| Hourly | 30 Minutes | $2.50 |
| Daily | 30 Minutes | $2.50 |
Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
How many airports are in Oakland, CA?
Oakland has its own major airport. It is the Oakland International Airport (OAK), which is located 8.5 miles from Downtown Oakland.
What major airports are near Oakland California?
There are 3 major airport, which are close to Oakland:
Oakland International Airport (OAK) – 8.5 miles, 15 minutes by car from Downtown Oakland
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 22.5 miles, 30-35 minutes by car from Downtown Oakland
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) – 42 miles, 1 hour by car from Downtown Oakland
When do the Economy Lot shuttles come?
Every 20 minutes from 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM. There’s a walking route to the terminals outside of those times.
How do I pay for parking at Oakland airport?
You can pay at the exit if you pull up to the kiosk and talk to parking staff. There also is a “Credit Card In and Out” process. You just have to insert (the same) credit card when you enter and leave.
Which airport is better SFO or OAK?
If you want to fly out from the Bay area, it highly depends where you are located and where you want to fly. Some direct flights are only possible on only one of both airports and there are differences in prices. Whenever there are possibilites for your destination on both airports, maybe the departure time is the deciding factor.
