Whether you're a resident or tourist of Richmond, Virginia, traveling by air is a convenient way to reach the city of about 210,000 residents, as of 2012. The Richmond International Airport sits on the southeast edge of the city and serves such carriers as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The airport has a variety of parking options for travelers and those picking up travelers alike.
Richmond International Airport:
- Richmond International Airport has been a fixture in Richmond since 1927 and each year, roughly 3 million travelers pass through its gates. The airport went through a sizable renovation project in 2007, increasing the size of its terminal by more than 150,000 square feet. By November of 2013, the airport will serve seven domestic air carriers, making Richmond International Airport a logical stopping point for those flying commercially not only to Richmond, but also Virginia Beach and Washington, D.C.
Parking Overview
- Richmond International Airport has roughly 10,000 parking spaces available and a variety of options for whether you plan to visit the airport for a short duration to pick up a traveler or wish to leave your vehicle in an airport lot while you're out of town. The airport has four parking categories -- economy, daily, hourly and valet. The daily and hourly lots are within walking distance to the terminal, while those who use the economy lot can ride a free shuttle from the lot to the terminal. Valet parking is found at the terminal itself.
Lot Breakdown
- The airport's daily parking option, which includes open-air and garage lots found across from the terminal, can accommodate 7,000 vehicles. Richmond International Airport's second-largest parking option, economy, can house nearly 3,000 vehicles and is found about half a mile from the terminal. The airport's hourly parking deck, found in the ground level of the daily parking garages, is designed for those who are visiting the airport briefly to drop off or pick up a passenger. If you prefer the convenience of valet parking, the airport suggests calling 804-226-3089 before meeting a valet attendant at the terminal's departure area.
Parking Prices
- The lot you choose when parking at Richmond International Airport depends on your budget. If you wish to park an inexpensively as possible, the economy lot charges $7 per 24 hours, and $1 per hour fractional. Daily parking costs $12 per 24 hours and $3 per additional hour of use; hourly parking in the garage costs $24 per 24 hours and an additional $2 per hour fractional; if you're parked less than 60 minutes, it's free. Valet parking costs $20 for 24 hours and $2 per hour thereafter; as always, it's proper etiquette to tip the valet about $2 upon receiving your car.
