Tampa airport parking rates about to go up

TAMPA -- Parking rates at Tampa International Airport are about to go up.

According to the Tampa Bay Times, the plan doubles the cost of parking in either garage from $1 per 20 minutes to $2 per 20 minutes, or $6 an hour after the first hour. Parking in the long-term garage will max out at $16 per day, an increase of $1.

Parking in the short-term garage will remain a maximum of $20 per day. Fees for parking in economy lot will also stay the same, $1 per 20 minutes or $9 per day.

A study shows Tampa's airport's rates have fallen behind what other airports are charging. The airport spokeswoman says rates haven't gone up since 2007.

The Times reports the new rates take effect Oct. 1.

This story was originally published August 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM with the headline "Tampa airport parking rates about to go up."