Denver International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options
Compare every parking option at DEN: economy and long-term lots, terminal garages, valet, and the cell phone waiting lot. All rates below are current published Denver airport parking prices.
DEN parking rates at a glance
Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official DEN parking page before your trip.
Parking locations at DEN
| Lot | Type | Distance | Shuttle | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot | Economy | 15 min | $10/day | |
| Mount Elbert Shuttle Lot | Economy | 15 min | $10/day | |
| Economy Parking | Economy | 8 min | $15/day | |
| East/West Garage | Garage | At terminal | — | $30/day |
| DEN Valet | Valet | At terminal | — | $34/day |
| Cell Phone Waiting Lot | Cell phone | 5 min | — | Free |
DEN parking shuttle information
3 lots at DEN provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.
- Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot — 15 min ride ($10/day)
- Mount Elbert Shuttle Lot — 15 min ride ($10/day)
- Economy Parking — 8 min ride ($15/day)
Long-term parking tips & off-site savings
- Pikes Peak and Mount Elbert lots are the cheapest at $10/day — arrive early during peak travel.
- The RTD A Line is only $10.50 from Union Station — often cheaper than parking for 2+ day trips.
- Book online for Economy parking to save ~30% vs. drive-up rate.
- Garage parking only makes sense for trips of 1 day or less.
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Cell phone waiting lot
Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot on 75th Avenue
Use the cell phone lot when picking up arriving passengers. It is free and lets you wait until your passenger calls you to the curb, avoiding short-term parking fees.
How early should I arrive if I'm parking at DEN?
If you are parking, add extra time to your arrival window:
- Terminal garage: +15 minutes on top of your normal arrival time.
- Economy / off-site + shuttle: +25-35 minutes for the shuttle ride and wait.
- Valet: +5-10 minutes for drop-off handoff.