Occasionally our main lots do become full and passengers may be directed to nearby overflow lots. Please arrive approximately two hours in advance of your flight to ensure you have sufficient time to park, check in and clear security. A new, 420-space parking garage is coming in late 2025.
Parking Rates*
Public Parking – Short Term
(One entrance on east side of main lot directly in front of the terminal)
| 0-30 minutes | $ 1.00 |
| >30 minutes – 1 hour | $ 2.00 |
| >1 hour and up to 2 hours | $ 3.00 |
| >2 hours and up to 3 hours | $ 5.00 |
| >3 hours and up to 4 hours | $ 7.00 |
| >4 hours and up to 5 hours | $ 9.00 |
| > 5 hours and up to 6 hours | $11.00 |
| > 6 hours and through 24 hours (and daily rate per day thereafter) | $13.00 |
Public Parking – Long Term
(Two Entrances, on east and west side of main lot adjacent to Short-Term Parking and Long Term East Parking)
| 0-30 minutes | $ 1.00 |
| >30 minutes – 2 hours | $ 2.00 |
| >2 hours and up to 3 hours | $ 4.00 |
| >3 hours and up to 4 hours | $ 6.00 |
| >4 hours and up to 5 hours | $ 8.00 |
| >5 hours through 24 hours (and daily rate per day thereafter) | $10.00 |
Public Parking – Overflow Parking Lot
(Entrance is east of the Airline Terminal; click here for aerial view)
| 0-30 minutes | $ 1.00 |
| >30 minutes – 2 hours | $ 2.00 |
| >2 hours and up to 3 hours | $ 4.00 |
| >3 hours through 24 hours (and daily rate thereafter) | $ 6.00 |
Gainesville Regional Airport accepts cash and credit cards at the parking pay station in the baggage claim area inside the terminal. Only credit cards are accepted at the parking lot exit gates.
*Please note Gainesville Regional Airport cannot be responsible for parking rate information published on third-party websites
About Our Automated
Self-Pay Parking
Gainesville Regional Airport utilizes an automated pay parking system and new ticketing technology. The change is part of more than $800,000 of customer service upgrades required to make exiting the parking lot more efficient for our passengers.
As in the past, passengers arriving at either short or long term parking will approach the entrance gate arm but now have two options. He or she can press the Ticket button on the machine to retrieve a parking ticket and open the gate. The second option is to insert a credit or debit card to open the gate. The card will not be charged until the passenger uses the same card at the exit gate upon departure.
A new option is also available when paying for parking at the return of the trip. Passengers who wish to pay inside at a pre-pay kiosk while they await checked baggage will want to take their ticket with them instead of leaving it in the vehicle.
In an effort to help our passengers with a smooth transition, we have put together this list of Frequently Asked Questions.
General Questions
The automated lanes will be open 24/7, 365 days a year. Passengers will be able to use a help button at the gate to call for assistance. An attendant will acknowledge the call on the intercom and, if needed, respond to the vehicle shortly.
GNV will no longer be able to change short-term parking tickets to the long-term rate. Passengers will need to utilize the disabled/handicap parking in long term to get the long term rate.
In the event of a lost ticket, passengers will have to press the Help button under the flap. An attendant will be there shortly to determine your length of stay utilizing the records kept by security staff. Please expect a delay if you have lost your ticket.
Not at this time.
Pay at the Gate
Insert parking ticket into the gate machine, arrow side up and in first. The machine will display the amount due. Insert your credit or debit card. The machine will charge your card and issue a receipt. Take the receipt and the gate arm will open.
In lieu of getting a parking ticket, if you used your credit or debit card to gain entry into the parking lot, use the SAME card at the exit station. The machine will display the amount due. The machine will charge your card and issue a receipt. The gate arm will open.
Gainesville Regional Airport accepts all major credit cards.
Yes. You need to take the receipt to open the gate arm.
No, the state technology for EPass and SunPass are unavailable at GNV at this time.
Pay at the Baggage Claim Kiosk
Credit and debit cards only.
Passengers requiring assistance can summon help by pressing the phone icon located on the screen shown below:
Cell Phone Waiting Areas
A cell phone lot is a parking lot, typically located at airports, where people can wait before picking up passengers. The purpose of these lots is to reduce congestion at arrival sections by preventing cars from continuously circling around the airport
Yes, we have 2 cell phone waiting areas. Cell phone waiting area #1 is located on the west side of the terminal loop road in front of the rental car service facility. Cell phone waiting area #2 is located near the east side of the airline terminal near the Overflow Parking Lot. Parking in the cell phone waiting areas is free. Please do not leave vehicles unattended. Please wait in the cell phone waiting area until your passenger has collected his/her luggage and is ready to leave the airport. The location of the cell phone waiting areas are indicated by yellow rectangles in this aerial view of the airport.
Disabled Parking
Designated disabled permit parking is conveniently located in both the Short-Term and Long-Term parking lots.
Short-Term and Long-Term parking rates WILL APPLY to vehicles parking at public parking facilities that display a disabled parking permit or license tag, except as provided by Florida Statute 316.1964.
In accordance with Florida state law, no parking charges will be imposed on any vehicle with specialized equipment, such as ramps, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability, or a vehicle displaying the Florida Toll Exemption Permit.
Effective July 1, 2016, disabled veterans displaying a Florida Disabled Veterans license plate, issued under Fla. Statute 320.084, s 320.0842 or s. 320.0845 will receive free parking.
Below are representative samples of Florida Disabled Veteran license plates:
Patrons eligible for free parking should exit lane 1 with the booth. If an attendant is not in the booth, please press the button located under the “help” flap to call for assistance.
Please note: The plate and placards shown below DO NOT qualify for free parking UNLESS the vehicle is equipped with specialized equipment, such as ramps, lifts, foot or hand controls, for use by a person with a disability.
