Smart Parking: How to Secure the Cheapest Long-Term Parking at Boston Logan Airport (BOS)

Leaving your car behind while heading out on a multi-week vacation or extended business trip shouldn’t cost as much as your plane ticket. At Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), drive-up rates at the on-site terminal garages can scale up quickly, turning a standard parking bill into an expensive surprise.

If you want to keep your travel costs low, navigating Logan’s parking ecosystem requires a bit of strategy. From hidden off-site gems to Massport reservation hacks, here is how to score the cheapest long-term parking for your next trip.

1. The On-Site Reality: Massport Garages vs. Reality

On-airport parking is divided into two primary tiers: the Central and Terminal B Garages, and the Economy Parking Garage.

• Central and Terminal B Garages: These are the most convenient, covered structures directly tied to the terminals. However, walk-up rates sit at $46 per day. For a two-week trip, you are looking at a staggering $644 before taxes and fees.
• The Economy Parking Garage: Located about two miles from the terminals with a dedicated, free 24/7 shuttle (Route 88), the walk-up rate is slightly lower at $37 per day.

The Massport Reservation Hack:
If you prefer staying on-site, never pull up without a reservation. Massport offers an advance-reservation quota online for $29 per day across their garages (including Central and Economy). While this cuts a significant chunk off the drive-up rates, these spots are limited and sell out weeks in advance—particularly during peak holiday seasons and school vacations.

2. The Real Budget Savior: Off-Site Lots and Park-and-Fly Hotels

If you are parking for a week or longer, off-site parking lots and hotel partnerships consistently offer the lowest rates. Located just minutes from Logan in surrounding areas like Revere, Chelsea, and East Boston, these options drastically slash daily fees.

• Off-Site Independent Lots (