Cheapest Airport Parking at Dallas Love Field 2026

Cheapest airport parking at Dallas Love Field starts with the airport's own published rates: the on-site garages top out around $20 to $24/day. Triply does not sell parking at Dallas Love Field (DAL), so this guide covers what you can do at DAL and compares it with the lots Triply sells for Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), where off-site parking runs from about $5/day to about $8/day. Triply rates here are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date.

• On-site parking at DAL: Garage C is the primary long-term option; daily maximums apply (about $20 to $24/day)
• Triply does not sell Love Field parking: its three lots are in Irving, north of DFW, and their shuttles go to DFW only
• If you fly from DFW: Clarion Inn & Suites North and Red Roof Inn are about $5/day, and The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth is about $8/day (3-day minimum)
• Shuttle hours matter at DFW: Clarion and the Westin run 24/7, but Red Roof Inn has no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM
• Rideshare comparison: a round-trip Uber from Uptown Dallas typically costs $30 to $50, which can beat several days in the DAL garage
• Free cancellation: all three DFW lots offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in

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How Much Does Parking Cost at Dallas Love Field Airport?

Dallas Love Field's on-site parking is managed by the City of Dallas, and Garage C is the main long-term parking structure at DAL. Based on published rates, short-term parking starts at a low entry rate for the first hour, but daily maximums apply and costs climb quickly for multi-day trips. Travelers flying Southwest Airlines — which dominates DAL traffic — often need parking for several days at a stretch.

On-site options at Dallas Love Field include short-term surface lots, Garage C for longer stays, and limited valet service. Daily maximums for garage parking at DAL typically land in the $20 to $24/day range based on current published rates. For comparison, DFW's terminal garages now charge $37/day with a TollTag or $40/day by credit card at exit, per DFW Airport's official parking page (rates effective October 1, 2026).

Off-site savings are a DFW story, not a Love Field one. Triply sells no lots near Love Field. At DFW, its three Irving lots run about $5 to $8/day, against $14/day for DFW's Remote lots and $37/day for its terminal garages (TollTag drive-up rates). For a 7-day DFW trip, that's about $32 to $59 against $259 in a terminal garage.

Flying from DFW instead? Compare DFW parking from about $5/day on Triply.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Park at Dallas Love Field?

The cheapest way to park at Dallas Love Field is to check the airport's official parking rates for the lot that fits your trip length, then compare the total with a rideshare. Triply does not sell parking at Love Field, so there is nothing to pre-book there on Triply.

If you're flying from DFW instead, the lowest-priced lots Triply sells are Clarion Inn & Suites North and Red Roof Inn, both about $5/day. Clarion (4770 Plaza Drive, Irving) is listed 1.8 miles from DFW and has a free shuttle with every online purchase, running 24/7 to the airport every 40 minutes starting five minutes past the hour. Red Roof Inn (8150 Esters Blvd, Irving) is listed 2.3 miles out with a free shuttle from 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM; there is no shuttle between 1:00 AM and 3:30 AM, so check your departure time. Both shuttles go to DFW, not Love Field.

The next tier is The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth (4545 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving) at about $8/day, listed 2.2 miles from DFW. It has a 3-day minimum booking, so it doesn't suit one- or two-day trips. The complimentary shuttle runs 24/7, every hour on the hour.

You can see all three lots side by side on Triply's DFW search for your dates. Each lot lists its shuttle details, and all three offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. DFW's on-airport lots are booked at dfwairport.com, not on Triply.

On-Airport vs. Off-Site at DFW: Which Saves You More Money?

At Love Field there is no off-site Triply lot to compare, so the choice there is garage versus rideshare (see below). At DFW, all three Triply lots cost less per day than even DFW's Remote lots at drive-up rates, in exchange for a shuttle ride instead of a direct walk to the terminal. DFW says prebooking at dfwairport.com saves up to 50% off TollTag rates, so compare before you decide.

• DFW terminal garages: closest to the gates, no shuttle needed, $37/day with a TollTag or $40/day by card at exit
• DFW Remote North and South: $14/day with a TollTag ($16 by card), with a complimentary shuttle to every terminal
• Triply's DFW lots: about $5 to $8/day, with a free shuttle at all three (complimentary at the Westin)
• Shuttle hours: Clarion and the Westin run 24/7 (every 40 minutes and hourly); Red Roof Inn runs 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM
• Cancellation: Triply bookings have free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in; on-airport parking is booked at dfwairport.com

For a 7-day DFW trip, a terminal garage at the $37 TollTag drive-up rate costs about $259. Clarion Inn & Suites North costs about $32 for the week, about $227 less and roughly 88% less per day. Red Roof Inn is about $35 and The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth about $59. Even DFW's Remote lots run $98 for the week at the TollTag rate.

Where Can You Park Off-Site if You Fly From DFW?

Triply sells three off-site lots for DFW, all in Irving, north of the airport. None is near Love Field and their shuttles go to DFW only. All three include a free shuttle, but operating hours differ.

Lowest Price: Clarion Inn & Suites North and Red Roof Inn (about $5/day)

Clarion Inn & Suites North is the lowest-priced lot Triply sells at DFW and the closest of the three, listed 1.8 miles from the airport. The shuttle is free with every online purchase and runs 24/7 to the airport every 40 minutes starting five minutes past the hour; call the hotel 2 hours before departure. On return, call 972-929-8888 with your luggage in hand for an on-demand pickup. Bring your email confirmation, printed or on your phone. There's no extra charge for vans, pickups or large SUVs.

Red Roof Inn is also about $5/day. Arrive at least 30 minutes before you want to leave for the airport to allow for check-in at the front desk. Shuttles leave every 40 minutes starting on the half-hour, from 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM, with no shuttle between 1:00 AM and 3:30 AM. For airport pickups, call 972-929-0020 once you have your luggage; waits can run 25 to 30 minutes. Vans, pickups and large SUVs park at no extra charge.

The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth: about $8/day

The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth (4545 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving) is listed 2.2 miles from DFW and is not on airport property, so you ride the shuttle. Check in at the front desk, where staff give you shuttle instructions. The complimentary shuttle runs 24/7 on the hour, and after landing you call 972-929-4500 for a pickup. The lot lists security, a 24/7 front desk, a restaurant and wheelchair access. Bookings have a 3-day minimum, and rates ranged from about $8 to $10/day across the November dates we checked.

Which one fits? For the lowest price with a shuttle at any hour, pick Clarion. Red Roof Inn costs about the same but suits flights that fall inside its 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM shuttle hours. The Westin costs about $3 to $4/day more, needs a stay of 3 days or more, and has a 24/7 shuttle that runs hourly.

How Do You Reserve Parking at Dallas Love Field in Advance?

Triply doesn't sell parking at Dallas Love Field, so for DAL check the airport's own parking page for current rates. If you're flying from DFW, reserving ahead with one of the three lots Triply sells is the easiest way to lock in the cheapest off-site parking there.

1. Compare the lots. Use Triply's DFW parking search to see Clarion, Red Roof Inn and The Westin for your travel dates.
2. Enter your exact dates and times. The Westin needs at least 3 days, and Red Roof Inn has no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM, so check your flight times against the shuttle hours.
3. Check the cancellation policy. All three lots offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in; there is no online cancellation inside 24 hours.
4. Confirm shuttle details. Clarion asks you to call the hotel 2 hours before departure, and all three do airport pickups on demand when you call with your luggage in hand.
5. Save your confirmation. Clarion asks for your email confirmation, printed or on your phone, and Red Roof Inn asks you to have it ready at check-in. Screenshot it rather than relying on cell signal.
6. Plan your arrival. Check in at the front desk at Red Roof Inn and the Westin, and arrive at the lot before the airline's 2-hour window.

Book early during peak periods like Thanksgiving, the State Fair of Texas in October, or major Cowboys game weekends. Clarion and Red Roof Inn both showed limited availability on the November dates we checked, so don't wait.

Is a Park Sleep Fly Package Worth It at Dallas Love Field?

A park-sleep-fly package bundles one night of hotel accommodation with multi-day parking and airport shuttle service. For early morning flights or travelers driving in from Fort Worth or the suburbs, these packages can eliminate the pre-flight stress of rushing to the airport.

Hotels near Dallas Love Field often sell park-sleep-fly packages that include shuttle service to DAL terminals and let guests leave a vehicle for the length of the trip. Triply does not sell these packages or any Love Field parking: its lots are parking only, with no rooms. Package costs vary widely with room type and trip length, so check the hotel directly.

The math is simple: subtract the price of a comparable hotel night from the package total, then divide what's left by the days of parking. If that works out to more than the garage rates above, parking on its own is the cheaper route; if it comes out lower, the package may be worth it for an early flight.

How Does Parking at DAL Compare to Taking an Uber or Lyft?

For short trips, rideshare looks cheaper. At DAL's published garage rates it often stays cheaper on longer trips too, so parking mostly wins on convenience rather than cost.

A round-trip Uber from Uptown Dallas to Dallas Love Field typically costs $30 to $50 total depending on surge pricing and time of day, based on current market rates. If a driver drops you off and someone else picks you up, two separate rides could run $60 to $100. With DAL's published garage maximums at about $20 to $24/day, rideshare costs less than parking in the garage for most trips beyond a day or two.

• 1-day trip: Rideshare wins, with no parking cost and a similar or lower price
• 2-day trip: Close call. The garage runs about $40 to $48, against $30 to $50 for a round trip
• 3 to 5-day trip: Rideshare is usually cheaper or about even with the garage (about $60 to $120), depending on whether you need one round trip or two
• 7+ day trip: The garage runs about $140 to $168, so rideshare is the clear winner on price. Parking pays off when convenience matters more than cost

Rideshare also depends on a driver's availability, which can mean a wait or surge pricing at 4 AM. Driving yourself avoids that. If you're flying from DFW, the Clarion and Westin shuttles run 24/7, while Red Roof Inn's runs 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM.

Dallas Love Field Parking Tips to Save Time and Money

These tips apply whether you're a first-time DAL traveler or a frequent Southwest flyer looking to trim costs.

• Book DFW lots ahead. Clarion and Red Roof Inn showed limited availability on the November dates we checked, and peak seasons only tighten things.
• Match your flight to the shuttle hours. Red Roof Inn has no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM; Clarion and the Westin run 24/7.
• Use TSA PreCheck to shorten your security buffer. TSA PreCheck can cut security time dramatically at DAL, meaning you need less total lead time, but if you park off-site at DFW you still need to account for the shuttle ride.
• Factor in shuttle time. Clarion's shuttle leaves every 40 minutes and the Westin's every hour, so check the next departure. At Red Roof Inn, arrive 30 minutes before you want to leave. Airlines suggest arriving at the airport 2 hours before your flight, so reach the lot before that window.
• Check for construction near the airport. Road improvements around the Dallas area can affect travel time. Always check live traffic before heading out.
• Check Love Field's official parking page for current rates before you go; the DAL figures here are published maximums, not Triply prices.
• Look for free cancellation. Triply's three DFW lots offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
• Driving a large vehicle? None of the three DFW lots charges extra for vans, pickups or large SUVs.

Parking during major Dallas events, including the State Fair of Texas (late September through October) and NFL game weekends, can push lot availability low. Book weeks in advance during those periods.

Finding the cheapest airport parking at Dallas Love Field comes down to checking the airport's published garage rates (about $20 to $24/day) and comparing them with a rideshare for your trip length. Triply doesn't sell parking at Love Field. If you're flying from DFW, off-site lots on Triply run about $5 to $8/day, about 77% to 88% less per day than the $37 TollTag drive-up rate at DFW's terminal garages. On a week-long trip, that's roughly $32 to $59 against $259.

Flying from DFW? Compare the three DFW lots on Triply from about $5/day.

For a broader look at saving money across the entire DFW area, see our guide to DFW airport parking deals, discount codes, and promo codes.

Compare DFW parking rates. Off-site lots Triply sells near Dallas/Fort Worth International cost about 77% to 88% less per day than the $37/day TollTag drive-up terminal garage rate.