Parking fees loom at Lakeland International Airport

Starting Oct. 13, daily parking will cost you if you’re flying out of LAL. Here’s what you need to know.

An aerial view of the Lakeland International Airport terminal and parking lots

Also new are pedestrian crosswalk improvements and a paved entrance to the overflow grass lot, seen here at the top right.

Screenshot via Google Maps

All good things must come to an end. Lakeland International Airport shared that new entrance + exit payment kiosks are being installed in the parking lot, meaning the days of free parking are nearly over. Paid parking will begin on Monday, Oct. 13.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Parking will be $9 per day, plus taxes + fees.
  • Kiosks will accept credit cards and mobile payment methods.
  • If you’re visiting for less than four hours (say, grabbing lunch at SORA Eatery or dropping off a friend), parking will be free.
  • The grass overflow lot will remain free.

We asked readers how they felt about paid parking when it was first announced this summer. Sentiments were generally against paying for parking, with several calling for security in the lots or lower introductory prices.

What do you think? Drop your thoughts and we may share your comments in a future newsletter.

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