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You've got two types of people in this world. Your last-minute sprinters and your pre-flight relaxers. Whether you're dashing to catch the 'final call' or opting for a stress-free, pre-flight beer, one thing is for sure – airports are damn expensive.
As airline ticket prices soar by 25% - the largest increase since 1989 - and summer is on the horizon, flyers are eager to save. We’ve identified the North American airports that hit customers’ wallets the hardest by collecting price data for hotel stays, parking, and a pint of beer.
With 793 million North American passengers gearing up to take flight between July-September 2025, we wanted to uncover which airports will put a dent in your vacation piggy bank.
Leading the pack as North America’s priciest airport is New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. Clocking in at an average total cost of $381.41 for the 3 factors considered. Looking to bunk nearby? Be ready to splurge, with an average hotel rate of $332 per night, a crazy $167 more than the average. Parking? Well, it’ll set you back $37. And the cherry on top? With beers priced at $12.41, this airport is second on the list for the most expensive pre-flight pint in North America!
Next is Denver International Airport, where the average total for hotel, parking, and beer comes in at $351.41. They claim the second spot for the priciest airport hotels, ringing in at a hefty $312 per night. Need a parking spot? That’ll be $32 for the night. The good news? If you're fancying a frosty beverage before takeoff, you’ll be paying lower than the average, at $7.41 per beer.
Rounding off the top 3 priciest airports is Boston’s Logan International Airport. Compared to its pricey peers, you’ll save a couple of bucks on a beer here, averaging $7.26. If you’re hoping to skip the Uber queues, parking at BOS clocks in at $27 per night. Need a place to crash before your flight? Prepare to dish out $303 for a nearby hotel. The total spend at BOS? $335.91 - and that's if you limit yourself to just one drink.
Claiming the crown as the cheapest airport, is Tijuana International Airport in Mexico. Its standout feature? Hotel prices at just $77, an impressive $ less than the average. Thirsty travelers will be pleased, with beers priced at $7.75, while parking spots go for $18. That brings the grand total to $105.08 which is a wallet-friendly $102.89 below the average across all airports.
Taking the silver medal, we have William P. Hobby airport in Houston, Texas. This gem boasts the lowest parking fee at just $14. You’ll be paying a modest $7.95 per beer, and if you’re planning to catch some pre-flight Zs, a hotel will set you back $101, giving a total reasonable spend of $122.95.
Cancún International Airport in Mexico offers a sweet deal at $128.06 per visit, giving it the bronze title. Expect to pay around $98 per night at the closest hotel - $81.89 less than the norm and an eye-watering $234 less than San Diego International. However, its one downfall? The highest beer prices across all 50 airports, averaging at $14.92. Ouch.
After battling through the queues and chaos of check-in, there’s nothing better than a cold, refreshing pre-flight beverage. The average cost of a beer across North America’s 50 airports analyzed is $8.02. But you’ll be forking out a crazy $14.92 at Cancún International, $12.41 in New York City at LaGuardia airport, and finally - $11.30 at Guadalajara International in Mexico. Cheers to that, or maybe not with those prices.
If the airport watering hole is on your travel agenda, we advise you to head over to Portland International, charging just $4.41 per beer. Followed closely by Salt Lake City International, at $5.10. Finally, North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas International, where you’ll be paying $5.60 per beer.
When it comes to nearby hotels, the average cost for one night across all 50 airports is $179.89. LaGuardia Airport takes the top spot with an average of $332 per night, followed by Denver International ($312), and Dallas/Fort Worth International ($287.67). For budget-friendly stays, Tijuana International offers a steal at $77 per night, followed by Cancún International Airport at $98, and William P. Hobby ($101).
Jetting off with your car parked conveniently nearby is a traveler's dream, but when it comes to pricing, it’s not always a smooth ride. The average across all 50 airports is $26.51. Nashville International tops the list at $42 for overnight parking, followed closely by Miami International at $41, and San Francisco and San Diego International at $40 each. On the flip side, William P. Hobby Airport offers the cheapest parking at just $14. Cancún is second at $15.14, followed by Tampa International and Raleigh-Durham at $16 each.
There’s nothing more exciting than exploring a new vacation destination, but the costs incurred at the airport are enough to dampen your excitement. So, wherever you are traveling this year, don't forget to factor in those sneaky wallet-denting extras.
Data collected June 2025.
We used Wikipedia’s list of the 50 busiest North America airports and manually gathered price data for beer pricing, parking and hotels to establish the ranking.
Airports were ranked from most to least expensive based on the average cost of a visit to each airport (1 night parking, 1 night hotel and 1 pint of beer).
The data gathered for both hotels and parking were based on the same date to ensure continuity (July 26th – 27th 2025).
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