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Parking at MLI

Rates, Maps and Convenient Options

Plan your visit to QC International Airport (MLI) by reviewing the layout of our parking amenities. Our public parking area offers nearly 2,000 spaces, providing convenient and accessible options for travelers.

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MLI parking rates

Time Short-Term Lot (Premium) Long-Term Lot (Economy)
Hourly Rate $2.00  $1.00
Daily Rate Maximum $18.00 $9.00
Weekly Rate $126.00 $63.00

Credit card only payment at the exit.

Daily/Weekly rates effective July 1, 2025

More details about parking at MLI

Pre-pay In Terminal

The Airport offers the ability to pay for your parking inside the terminal once you are ready to hop in your vehicle and head home. Simply follow the on-screen instructions at one of the Pay on Foot machines located either under the Monocoupe or near Exit 6. Once paid, you will have a 30-minute grace period in which to exit the parking lot.

Lost Ticket

Lost tickets will incur a fee in addition to paying for the days parked. A travel itinerary may be requested for verification of the days parked in the lot. Please try to find your ticket in your vehicle (i.e. visor, cup holder, etc.) before driving to the exit lanes.

Receipts - Missing or replacement

Need a receipt? Please click the button below to automatically be sent a receipt based on your payment details.

Find/Email Receipt

Parking Lot or Payment Difficulties

Have problems with the parking lot, payments, or receipt recovery?.  Please describe the nature of your issue and the dates you were parked.








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Extra Assistance

Need assistance? Call ahead to arrange for skycap and Customer Care services to meet you at your vehicle, and assist you to the terminal building. To make arrangements call (309)429-9684 or click here for more information.

Violation Payment

Do you have a violation and need to make a payment? Please click below to pay online.

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Passenger pick-up and drop-off at Quad Cities International Airport

Curbside Passenger Drop-off & Pick-up

The inside and outside pick-up and drop-off lanes at Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) are for ATTENDED VEHICLES ONLY. Travelers can drop off or pick up passengers at the curb for free at any time. Please note that this policy may change at any time in accordance with TSA regulations or for national security reasons.

Free Cell Lot for Passenger Pick-up

Picking up a friend or family member? Take advantage of our FREE While-You-Wait Cell Lot, located east of the terminal. Simply park and wait for your traveler’s call. Once they’ve collected their bags from baggage claim, follow the frontage road to Exit 6 or 7 for curbside pick-up—these doors are the closest to baggage claim for quick and convenient service.

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