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Park-Sleep-Fly at IAD for a 5-Day Trip: Hotel vs Lot

Five-day trips at Washington Dulles International (IAD) are squarely in the toss-up zone. Whether a hotel-and-parking bundle beats the official economy lot depends on three numbers: IAD's daily parking rate, the nightly hotel rate near the airport, and how you value the pre-flight overnight stay.

Toss-up. Run the math for your specific dates. Bundle wins more often if you'd already want the pre-flight hotel night; lot wins more often on a tight budget.

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What 5 days of parking at IAD costs

Estimated from typical IAD rates — live prices are shown on our booking partner's site.

OptionPer day5 days
Park, Sleep & Fly packageone hotel night, parking bundled for the trip—from $85
Off-airport economy parking$17$85
Airport garage$32$160

Save about $75 on a 5-day trip vs the IAD airport garage

IAD area hotels

Hotels near IAD Airport

Examples of airport-area hotels. Live rates, availability, and amenity details are shown on the booking partner's site.

Hilton Garden Inn — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Hilton Garden Inn

Sterling area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Hampton Inn & Suites — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Hampton Inn & Suites

Herndon area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Marriott — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Marriott

Chantilly area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Holiday Inn Express — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Holiday Inn Express

Sterling area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Hyatt Place — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Hyatt Place

Herndon area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Best Western Plus — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Brand

Best Western Plus

Chantilly area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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IAD 5-day trip FAQ

At IAD, the airport garage runs about $32/day (≈$160 for 5 days) and off-airport economy parking about $17/day (≈$85). A park-sleep-fly package starts around $85 for one hotel night with parking bundled for the trip — so for 5 days it can save roughly $75 versus the garage. These are typical rates; confirm live pricing on our booking partner's site.

Confirm three things on each listing: parking is included for the full 5-day duration (not just stay nights), shuttle hours cover your flight times, and the cancellation terms match your trip's flexibility. These vary by property even at the same brand.

Two to four weeks ahead generally surfaces better rates than last-minute booking. Hotel rates near major airports trend upward as the date approaches, particularly on Friday/Sunday departure days.

Shuttle hours vary widely. Many airport hotels run shuttles 24/7 or starting at 4am, but some don't. Always check the specific hotel's listing for shuttle hours that match your departure time before booking.

Cancellation terms are set by each hotel and shown on the booking page before you confirm. Refundable rates cost slightly more but typically pay for themselves the first time plans shift.

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