Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Parking
Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport also referred to as Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, IATA code: YOW, is a public airport, situated in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that serves the National Capital Region. YOW handles around 5 million passengers and 150 thousand aircraft movements annually, which makes Ottawa airport Ontario's second-busiest airport by airline passenger conveyance, and Canada's sixth-busiest airport by aircraft movements. It is also a home base for First Air airline and Air Canadas focus city. YOW is one of few Canadian airports that have United States border preclearance facilities. Airport facility includes one three–storey terminal building and three runways. First level includes arrivals and baggage claim area; Second Level holds security checks and holdrooms; Third Level handles check-in and food court. The ‘YOW Free Wi-Fi’ network is available throughout all the terminal territory.
YOW Airport Parking
Ottawa Airport parking can offer a good selection of parking lots: The Parkade P1, Long Term parking Lot P4, Biz Park and Cell Phone Lot. The Parkade is basically a covered parking garage that is situated right across the main terminal. You can easily access the Garage via special footbridges from the terminal building. Ottawa airport long term parking is situated a bit further away, but it takes roughly 6-7 minutes walk to get there. This is a cheaper uncovered outdoor lot, that is very suitable for long stay parking. The Biz Park is a high-grade premium parking solution for frequent flyer members. This is the fastest and smoothest choice among all. All accepted members receive dedicated and guaranteed parking spaces on the third level of the Parkade. All the parking fees are automatically withdrawn from the members access card. The free Cell Phone Lot was specifically designed for the comfort of those drivers who just came to pick up their arrivals. Cell Phone lot is situated just a minute ride from the Ottawa terminal. Please note that drivers are not allowed to leave their vehicle, as all unattained vehicles will be towed away with further expenses. Also no commercial vehicles are allowed. Ottawa airport parking fees are listed below.
Ottawa Airport Parking Rates
The Parkade P1 (parking garage) has a half an hour grace period, after which $5 charge per each 30 minutes comes into effect, up to daily maximum of $24. The Long Term parking Ottawa airport P4 (surface lot) has no grace period and costs $5 per each 30 minutes up to daily maximum of $17, 7-day maximum of $78 and 30-day maximum of $156. The Biz Park rates $10 for the first hour and then charges $28.00 flat rate per 24 hours. Don’t forget to use the Ottawa airport parking coupons to get even better prices! Ottawa airport parking discounts would work regardless if you pre-paid for your parking or payed for it upon your return from the travel. You can pay with all the major credit cards, debit cards or cash. Cash registers are situated at the at Parkade (P1) cashier lane and at the Long-term lot (P4) exit booth.
