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Travelers flying out of Kansas City International Airport (MCI) will need to budget a little more if they plan on leaving their cars close to the terminal. That’s because MCI raised several of its daily parking rates on September 15, 2026. According to The Kansas City Star, Kansas City’s Aviation Department said the rate increases would generate revenue to support airport operations and other expenses.
The biggest jump applies to valet parking, which increased from $35 to $40 per day. Meanwhile, garage parking went from $28 to $30 per day, and the surface lot also increased by $2 to $22 per day. While these might seem like relatively small daily upcharges, travelers considering parking at the airport should remember that they can add up over a longer vacation. At its new $22 daily rate, parking for a seven-day trip would cost $154. The garage, which has more than 6,000 spaces directly beside the terminal, would cost $210 for a week under the new $30 rate.
MCI’s cheapest parking option didn’t increase
Travelers familiar with Kansas City International Airport (also one of the few U.S. airports that doesn’t have TSA) may remember that parking in the economy lot would only run you $7.50 a day back in 2024. That same year, the surface lot was priced at $18 a day. That means the latest increase has bumped the surface lot pricing $4 higher over two years, while economy parking has risen by $1.50. However, travelers on a budget still have one easy way to avoid the new rates. MCI’s Economy Lot is still just $9 per day, and the Kansas City Aviation Department reportedly claims the economy lot offers one of the best airport parking rates around. Park Air Express rates are also staying the same, at $10 per day for outdoor parking and $20 for indoor parking…