Dayton International Airport (DAY) Guide [2023]

The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is a small, regional airport located at 3600 Terminal Drive in Dayton, Ohio. There is nonstop service to over 15 destinations by four airlines — Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Approximately 1 million passengers travel via the airport every year.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

• Parking
• Destinations
• Rental Cars
• Hotels
• FAQ

Parking at Dayton International Airport

Dayton Airport has plenty of parking. There are four options available, starting at $5 per day for the economy lot up to $22 per day for the parking garage.

• Economy parking is $5 per day
• Long-term parking is $12 per day
• Short-term parking is $15 per day
• Garage parking is $22 per day

The airport accepts cash and all major credit cards for payment upon exit and offers a 10-minute grace period in case you entered the wrong lot, can’t find a good parking spot, or are dropping someone off at a vehicle.

Fun fact: The airport launched a parking loyalty program called DAYperks in 2023 that lets you earn points every time you park, which can eventually be redeemed for free parking. Flyers can earn 1 point for every dollar spent on paid parking.

Destinations from Dayton International Airport

For being a small airport, Dayton International has flights to quite a few different destinations. This is because it is the headquarters for PSA Airlines, which is part of American Airlines.

• Allegiant Airlines
  • Destin/Fort Walton Beach
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Orlando/Sanford
  • Punta Gorda, FL
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater
• American Airlines
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago–O’Hare
  • Dallas/Fort Worth
  • New York–LaGuardia
  • Philadelphia
  • Washington–National
• Delta Air Lines
  • Atlanta
  • New York–LaGuardia
• United Airlines
  • Chicago–O’Hare
  • Denver
  • Washington–Dulles

Rental Cars at Dayton International Airport

The rental car facility is adjacent to the Parking Garage, a quick walk from the main airport building. Most major rental car services are available at Dayton International Airport:

• Alamo
• AVIS
• Budget
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National

Hotels near Dayton International Airport

The following hotels offer free shuttle service to/from Dayton International Airport:

• Clarion Inn – Dayton
• Crowne Plaza Hotel
• Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton Airport
• Super 8 Motel – Vandalia/Dayton

FAQ about Dayton International Airport