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PVDProvidence

Rhode Island T. F. Green International

Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
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The short answer

PVD is easy to use but no longer bargain-basement parking. Lot E is the on-airport value option; Garage B costs more but gives you a covered walk.

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Security peakApproximately 4:30–8 AM, Sunday afternoons, holidays, and school-break periods
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Security

What you’re walking into

PVD has a single main checkpoint with TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus. Early morning departures are busiest; CLEAR hours vary by day and end well before the final flights.

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TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking

What it costs

Lot E$22/dayLowest on-airport drive-up rate; 24-hour shuttle
Lot D$31/daySteps from terminal; rideshare also uses this lot
Garage B$31/dayCovered and a short walk
Garage A$39/dayClosest covered garage
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Ground transportation

Don’t stand at the wrong curb

Uber & Lyft

Uber and Lyft pickup is in Lot D directly in front of the terminal; follow the app's pickup instructions.

Rental cars

Rental-car counters and vehicles are in the InterLink transportation facility, reached by the covered moving walkway from the terminal.

Terminal transfer

PVD has one terminal with connected North and South concourses beyond the central checkpoint; no shuttle is required.

Cell-phone lot
PVD cell-phone waiting lot52 spaces; about one minute from arrivals
2200 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

The free 52-space cell-phone lot is at 2200 Post Road, about one minute from arrivals; vehicles must remain attended.

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Airport hotels

Sleep close. Leave the car.

PVD has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Several Warwick airport hotels are within one mile and provide courtesy shuttles.

Inside or airport-connected

None at this airport

Park-and-fly

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About 0.5 mile from PVD

Fairfield Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick

Airport ride
Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current pickup instructions
Parking
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Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.

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Airport essentials

Everything else worth knowing

Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in Garage A Level 2 and beneath the Lot D skywalk; normal parking fees apply.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal remains accessible for scheduled operations, but checkpoint and concession hours are limited overnight.
Sources & freshness

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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.

PVD official parkingPVD airport FAQsPVD pickup and drop-offPVD CLEAR hours