For most travelers, an airport is a place of stress and anxiety. It’s crowded, confusing, and often expensive. But if you know what to expect and how to plan ahead, your next trip through SFO can be much less stressful—and even more affordable!

Take Advantage of Ridesharing and Off-Site Services

• Take advantage of ridesharing and off-site services.

If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of finding a parking spot, consider using a ridesharing or off-site parking service. Some San Francisco hotels offer this option for their guests and it’s generally easier than driving yourself. If you’re flying into Oakland, there are plenty of ways to get from there to SFO without needing your own vehicle. You could also use public transportation—the BART station is located just outside the international terminal—or take a shuttle service or private car service instead of renting your own car.

Don’t Forget to Use Public Transportation

If you have a car, and you’re planning on driving to the airport, here’s what to do:

• Find your airport parking lot. If possible, try to park in one near your terminal (the more convenient the lot is for you, the better).
• Make sure to park in an open spot! When it comes time for you to leave your parking spot and head for security or baggage claim, the last thing you want is a bunch of cars between yours and the exit gate. This will only slow down everyone else’s commute as well as yours—and nobody wants that!

Consider Which Car Park Will be Closest to Your Terminal

Finding the best parking near SFO is a lot like playing the stock market. You want to make sure you’re getting the best deal, but you also don’t want to risk losing money. (In this case, your money would be spent on gas and time.)

While there are many factors that go into finding a great parking spot at SFO, including price and distance from your terminal, we’ve found that passengers who choose parking closest to their terminal have an easier time accessing their gates during peak hours—and they spend less time doing it.

• We suggest parking in Garage A or B if possible; they’re both located within walking distance of Terminals 3 and international terminals 4 through 6 (or Terminal 2 if using BART).
• If you can’t find those options available when booking online or via mobile app, look for other nearby garages like Parking Lots G1/G2 which have shuttles running regularly between them and Terminals 1 through 3 and vice versa; these lots also contain close-in spaces with valet services available upon request at no extra cost!
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Pick a Lot That Offers Electronic Signage

If you’re looking for a spot that will get you to your terminal with minimal fuss and maximum ease, it’s important to keep an eye out for electronic signage. Not all parking lots feature them, but those that do can be invaluable. They can tell you which lot has the closest accessible spots, or which one is cheapest, or even just how long it will take to walk from there to your terminal (which might very well be faster than driving).

If there are multiple options where electronic signage is available, look at other factors as well: check out how much space each lot offers compared with others and how much they charge per day. And don’t forget about amenities like shuttle service or free WiFi while you’re waiting!

Research the Parking Options

• Research the parking options.

There are a few different ways to park at SFO: on-site parking, off-site parking, and valet/handicap access. I prefer off-site because it’s usually cheaper than on-site parking and because it allows me to avoid the chaos of searching for an open stall when I arrive at the airport. If you’re traveling with kids or if you have special needs (e.g., if your wheelchair has a wide turning radius) then valet or handicap access may be more suitable for you.

• Look for easy access to your terminal once you get out of the car. If there is no direct path between where you parked and where your terminal is located, consider finding another location where there is better access between those two areas.* Consider using public transportation like BART or CalTrain if possible; this will save time as well as money!

Plan Ahead

If you plan ahead, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect space.

• Booking in advance is cheaper. If you’re traveling with a group or bringing extra luggage, booking ahead of time can save a lot of money on parking fees.
• Booking in advance is easier. There’s no need to wait until the last minute and hope that there are still available spaces at SFO since most people book online months before their trip. You can grab your parking space from home using your computer or smartphone and then head straight for security without worrying about making it to your terminal on time or finding another spot after hours of circling around waiting for someone else to vacate their spot so that you can park there (which usually happens only after they’ve left).
• Booking in advance is more convenient: You won’t have to worry about driving around looking for an open space when all the prime spots are taken within minutes after opening time, so there’s no need for panic if someone else arrives before you do or if they’re already parked and waiting outside as soon as doors open at 6:00 AM (and yes, this has happened). You’ll be able to relax while listening music while driving up on F1 lane where cars aren’t allowed so there won’t be any traffic congestion along F1 Lane like they normally experience during rush hour times due its proximity from Highway 101 exit ramp makes getting here quite easy even though roads may still be congested because of construction work being done nearby areas near San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – which means less stress!

Choose to Park Off-Site

Parking at the airport is expensive, hard to find and hard to get access to. Some people prefer not to leave their car at the airport for this reason.

Instead of paying for long-term parking or spending hours circling around trying to find an open space in one of the lots, you can choose offsite parking. Check out these two excellent options:

Book Your Parking with On Air Parking

You can also book a parking space at SFO with On Air Parking. As a trusted provider of off-site airport parking, On Air Parking offers customers a variety of options. You can choose between their standard parking spaces or their premium VIP spaces that come with valet service. If you have an event in the city and want to get there on time without having to deal with traffic, On Air Parking’s shuttles will take you right to your terminal doorstep so that you don’t miss any flights!

On Air Parking also has several payment options for customers: debit card, credit card or cash (in person).

Cancel for Free With On Air Parking

• You can cancel your reservation for free up to 24 hours before your arrival.
• If you don’t show up, the parking spot will be canceled for free and the car returned to its original parking space.
• If you no longer need the car when it’s time to return it, just call On Air Parking and they’ll take care of everything for you!

Conclusion

So there you have it! We hope you now know how to find the best parking space at SFO. When in doubt, go with On Air Parking for your airport parking needs.