The Brief
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is implementing new parking rate adjustments effective May 1, marking the first update in eight years.
- The adjustments are driven by a 30% rise in the Consumer Price Index for Atlanta and increased parking-related operational costs, alongside new debt for infrastructure improvements.
- New parking rates vary by location and service type, with changes affecting all parking facilities, including hourly, daily, and economy options.
ATLANTA – Leaders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced new parking rate adjustments today, marking the first such update in eight years. The new rates will take effect May 1, just weeks before the busy summer travel season begins.
What we know:
According to airport officials, since the last adjustment eight years ago, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Atlanta metropolitan area has risen approximately 30%. At the same time, ATL has seen significant increases in parking-related operational costs and has taken on new debt to construct and modernize parking infrastructure. Annual debt service alone is projected to reach $25.5 million in fiscal year 2025 and increase substantially over the coming decade, officials say.…