Richmond International Airport is a joint civil-military airport in the unincorporated community of Sandston, Virginia. The airport is located approximately seven miles southeast of downtown Richmond. Richmond International Airport is the busiest airport in central Virginia and the third busiest in the state behind both of Washington D.C.'s.
This guide will help provide the information required to help you make the best choice from the options available to you, such as parking rates—both long and short term—and hotels that offer parking and shuttles and possible places to grab a meal.
Parking Rates and Options
The Richmond International Airport offers travelers four options for parking—economy parking, daily garage parking, hourly garage parking, and valet
Travelers can expect to pay up to $24 per day for parking at RIC.
Long Term Parking
Economy Parking – Currently closed
Daily Garage Parking – North
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $3.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $6.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $9.00 |
| Daily Max | $12.00 |
Daily Garage Parking – South
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $3.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $6.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $9.00 |
| Daily Max | $12.00 |
Short Term Parking
Daily Garage Parking – North
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $3.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $6.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $9.00 |
| Daily Max | $12.00 |
Daily Garage Parking – South
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $3.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $6.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $9.00 |
| Daily Max | $12.00 |
Hourly Garage Parking - North
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $2.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $4.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $6.00 |
| 4 hours – 5 hours | $8.00 |
| Daily Max | $24.00 |
Hourly Garage Parking - South
| Up to 1 hour | FREE |
| 1 hour – 2 hours | $2.00 |
| 2 hours – 3 hours | $4.00 |
| 3 hours – 4 hours | $6.00 |
| 4 hours – 5 hours | $8.00 |
| Daily Max | $24.00 |
Valet Parking
| Daily | $21.00 |
| After 24 hours | $2.00 an hour |
Parking Tips
- FREE parking
- Running a little early? Pick up your party without paying a parking fee by waiting at our Cell Phone Waiting Lot, located just off Terminal Drive near the main entry plaza. Pull up in this handy 40-space lot and wait for your passenger to call and say, "I'm curbside!" Vehicles must be attended at all times.
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Hotel Parking with Airport Shuttle Service
Many travelers are learning the park, stay, and fly luxury that many hotels offer these days. They can stay at the hotel the night before and take the complimentary shuttle to the airport, all while never moving their vehicle. There are several hotels within 1.3 to 1.7 of Richmond International Airport that offer park, stay and fly packages, and complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminals.
Distance from RIC: 1.3 miles
5400 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Phone: 804.652.0500
Distance from RIC: 1.4 miles
491 International Center Dr, Richmond, VA 23150
Phone: 804. 222.1499
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Distance from RIC: 1.4 miles
5252 Airport Square Ln, Sandston, VA 23150
Phone: 804.226.1100
Distance from RIC: 1.5 miles
441 International Center Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Phone: 804.222.3338
Distance from RIC: 1.5 miles
445 International Center Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Phone: 804.236.1111
Distance from RIC: 1.6 miles
421 International Center Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Phone: 804.226.1888
Distance from RIC: 1.7 miles
5400 Audubon Dr, Richmond, VA 23231
Phone: 804.652.1888
Local Eateries
Although there are several places to grab a bite to eat near the Richmond International Airport, those that rated with the most stars are:
Roberto Italian Restaurant – Italian
5550 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Cheerful Italian joint dishing up familiar red-sauce fare, such as meatball parm & baked pasta.
Dine-in Curbside pickup
Ma & Pa’s Diner – American
5600 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
No–frills American joint offering hearty breakfasts & other diner standards in informal surrounds.
Mexico Restaurant – Mexican
5213 Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Vibrant cantina serving traditional fare from shrimp fajitas to carne asada, plus margaritas.
Dine-in Takeout No-contact delivery
Hillbilly Red’s Barbeque – Barbeque
353 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandstone, VA 23150
Dine-in Takeout
The Patron Cantina – Mexican
5990 Audubon Dr, Sandston, VA 23150
Casual brick-lined option with patio seating, offering classic Mexican plates & big margaritas.
Dine-in Curbside pickup
El Nopal II Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
5205 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231
Traditional Mexican plates served with margaritas in a warm, down-to-earth space with outdoor seats.
Dine-in Takeout Delivery
Carini Italian Restaurant – Italian
3718 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
Ornate decor & street-scene art adorn this nostalgic fixture serving Sicilian dishes & pizza.
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