Parking at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA)

Where to park at KOA

KOA parking runs through the Metropolis ticketless system launched in January 2026. Register with your license plate and payment card, then drive in and out without a ticket. You can still pay at the exit attendant with cash or a card.

• Main public lot

  The main lot is directly across from the terminal. The first 15 minutes are free. Then the rate is $2 for 16 to 30 minutes, $3 for each block up to 2 hours, and $4 to $5 for longer stays, up to a $24 daily maximum (third-party rate table).

• Cell Phone Waiting Lot

  Free, north of the terminals. Drivers can wait up to 60 minutes for arriving passengers.

• Accessible parking

  Accessible spaces are in the main lot across from the terminal for drivers with valid placards.

• The Hawaii Department of Transportation said parking rates at KOA stayed the same when it launched the Metropolis system. It also said advance parking reservations would open in March 2026.
• Metropolis requires a phone number, license plate and payment method on file before your first visit.
• For long stays, the main lot is usually the cheapest option because the daily maximum caps the cost.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date. Use the parking cost calculator to compare options for your trip length.

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