Sea-Tac Airport provides Terminal Direct parking which allows both short and long-term parking. This is the most convenient parking method, since travelers have direct access to the main terminal. As of October 2010, rates start at $4 per hour and $35 per day.
The most economical on-site parking option is General Parking. As of October 2010, rates start at $3 per hour and $28 per day. Reduced weekly rates are available.
Paying for parking at the airport can be done with a credit or debit card upon leaving the parking structure. Paying with cash can be done at the ticketing machine before leaving the parking garage.
Within a 3-mile radius from Sea-Tac Airport there are numerous 24-hour, off-site parking lots that all provide shuttle services to and from the airport, and valet or self parking. These lots have better parking rates than the airport.