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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

Compare every parking option at DTW: economy and long-term lots, terminal garages, valet, and the cell phone waiting lot. All rates below are current published Detroit airport parking prices.

DTW parking rates at a glance

Economy
$11
per day
Daily / Garage
$22
per day
Valet
$30
per day
Hourly
$4
per hour

Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official DTW parking page before your trip.

Parking locations at DTW

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
Big Blue DeckGarage5 min$22/day
McNamara Terminal ParkingGarageAt terminal$22/day
Green Economy LotEconomy10 min$11/day
DTW Valet (McNamara)ValetAt terminal$30/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

DTW parking shuttle information

1 lot at DTW provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.

  • Green Economy Lot 10 min ride ($11/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Green Economy is ~half the price of the decks and shuttles run 24/7.
  • Big Blue Deck connects to North Terminal via covered walkway.
  • Reserve online for up to 25% off Green Economy.
  • Off-site QuikPark DTW on Middlebelt offers covered spots from ~$9/day.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Cell Phone Waiting Lot off Lucas Drive

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 DTW?

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.
See the full DTW arrival-time guide

DTW parking: frequently asked questions

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Cell Phone Waiting Lot off Lucas Drive), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $11/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Green Economy Lot at $11/day. Off-airport lots near Detroit often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are approximately: Economy $11/day, standard daily/garage $22/day, valet $30/day, and hourly $4/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.metroairport.com/parking for the current price.
Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Cell Phone Waiting Lot off Lucas Drive. It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, add 15 minutes on top of your normal arrival window. For economy or off-site parking with shuttle service, add 25-35 minutes to account for the shuttle ride and wait. See our best-time-to-arrive calculator for a personalized recommendation.
DTW valet is $30/day — $8/day more than self-park. Valet is worth it for very short trips, bad weather, mobility concerns, or late-night arrivals when shuttles are infrequent. For trips longer than 2-3 days, economy + shuttle almost always saves more than the time it costs.
Yes. Reserving on-airport parking at https://www.metroairport.com/parking typically saves 10-30% versus drive-up rates and guarantees a spot during busy holiday travel. Off-airport lots via third-party booking sites can save another 30-50%.