![]() There is still parking available in Economy Lot 2 on Yankee Clipper Drive on the way to the main terminal and its parking garage and lots. ![]() JIA has less parking - for nowĪirport officials said the parking situation is further exacerbated by surface lot repaving being done on 364 spots right now, expected to be done in about two weeks. So while there was a 4.6% increase nationally in those driving, those flying jumped 25% from 2021 to 2022, AAA said. Nationwide saw a similar story with an estimated 34.9 million people nationally driving to holiday destinations that weekend and 3.22 million flying. That was an estimated 5.4% increase in drivers over 2021's holiday weekend and a 28% increase in air travelers. ![]() While most (1.96 million or 90%) went by car, AAA said almost 182,000 (8%) flew. That's why we recommend everybody get to the airport early." Memorial Day saw the start of the summer vacation rushĪAA estimated that almost 2.2 million Floridians traveled 50 miles or more from home during the recent Memorial Day weekend, an 8.3% increase over 2021 as travel volumes were almost in line with those in 2017. "This looks like 20 when the airport was hitting record levels of passenger traffic. "We are hitting peak summer travel and you see a lot more people flying," Willis said. Jacksonville flies mostly maskless: Judge's ruling dropped mask mandate for public transportationĬall it evidence of pent-up demand to travel now that the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided and people feel more comfortable hitting the road and skies, as well as the start of a relatively normal summer travel season, airport spokesman Greg Willis said. Memorial weekend travel plans: What should you know at Jacksonville's airport and on Florida's roads That means only valet parking and Economy Lot 2 remained open on Tuesday afternoon. Hourly and daily garages and daily surface parking lots, as well as Economy Lot 1, are so full that airport officials announced they were "at capacity and closed." Indoor self parking lots with regular shuttle service will charge as much as $9 per day.Parking is at a premium right now at Jacksonville International Airport's lots, even though the Memorial Day weekend's worth of holiday travel is long gone and July 4th is weeks away. Long-Term Parking at MCO: Off-airport parking at Orlando International Airport (MCO) starts at $3.95 per day for outdoor self. However, these lots require shuttling to terminals, so expect to pay $4 for parking which is good up to 3 hours. Economy parking lots exist that provide the first 10 minutes for FREE. Parking at these lots typically costs $1 for every 20 minutes/$3 per hour. Short-Term Parking at MCO: The most convenient place for short-term parking is at any of the airport terminal lots. When traveling in and out of Orlando, consider the many convenient options to park your vehicle short or long term to avoid any delays to your destination. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a major airport utilized by many business travelers but mostly by leisure and vacation travelers looking to visit Florida's various attractions and theme parks in the area such as Epcot Center, Universal Studios Orlando, and of course Walt Disney World.
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