Major US airport hikes parking fees under July 1 rule change – it’s already one of the most expensive places to visit

DRIVERS have been informed about new parking rates at a major US airport.

Within a couple of weeks, travelers will have to pay extra to leave their vehicles at this airport.

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Hawaii travelers will have to pay more for airport parking rates[/caption]

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Starting July 1, 2025, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will increase its rate[/caption]

The Hawaii airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), is set to increase its parking rates next month, as reported by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

The state’s Department of Transportation has urged travelers that the new rate will be $27 per day, starting July 1, 2025.

Previously, drivers only had to pay a daily rate of $25.

Hourly rates are also seeing changes, effective July 1, 2025.

Drivers who want to leave their vehicles at the airport for 1 to 2 hours will pay $6 — a one-dollar increase.

Those who want to leave their vehicles for 8 hours or more will be paying $27 — a two-dollar increase.

Parking rates for drivers who are only parking their car for the first half-hour will be $1 and $3 for the first hour.

The airport will use the money generated by the increased fees to pay for remodeling and adding structures for staff and travelers.

HNL is the largest airport in Hawaii and handles a significant amount of traffic.

It has four active runways, including the Reef Runway, and accommodates over 21 million passengers annually.

There are roughly 5,300 parking spaces available at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

The airport even has designated parking spaces for electric vehicles.

These spaces are available in the International Parking Garage at various locations on levels 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

These spaces are identified with ground markings and signs. 

The current charge for use of the electric vehicle charging station is $7.00 for 24 hours.

The state’s DOT stated that the rate increases will help modernize the facility, as reported by the Star Advertiser.

The airport already planned projects aimed at fixing some of the facility’s parking lots.

Specifically, there is a plan to rehabilitate the concrete surface on the top level of the Terminal 2 parking structure.

The parking lot will also see upgrades to the drainage and electrical systems.

The International Parking Garage, located directly across from the International Arrivals Building, could be looking at some repairs with the generated revenue.

The department is also reviewing plans to construct a brand new parking structure off Ualena Street for the public and airport employees.