Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Parking Rates 2026

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport parking rates range from free (cell phone lots) to $55/day for valet, with on-airport lots and garages at $14 to $37/day and off-site lots on Triply starting at about $5/day with a free shuttle included. DFW offers five distinct parking types: terminal garages, Express lots, Remote lots, valet, and cell phone waiting areas, plus off-site private lots nearby. Prebooking on-airport lots at dfwairport.com can cut your parking bill by up to 50% off TollTag rates, per DFW Airport's official parking page (verified October 2026).

• Terminal Garages: $37/day max with a TollTag ($40 by card at exit), closest to gates and connected directly to each terminal.
• Express Parking: $20/day uncovered or $23/day covered with a TollTag ($22 and $25 by card), with a shuttle to the terminals.
• Remote Parking: $14/day with a TollTag ($16 by card), the cheapest on-airport option, with a complimentary shuttle.
• Valet Parking: $55/day, drop off at your terminal with no shuttle needed.
• Off-Site Lots on Triply: about $5 to $8/day at Clarion Inn & Suites North, Red Roof Inn and The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth, all in Irving with a free shuttle included.
• Prebook to save: reserving on-airport lots at dfwairport.com saves up to 50% off TollTag rates, according to the airport.

Compare off-site DFW airport parking from about $5/day on Triply and find the best deal for your trip in seconds.

How Much Does It Cost to Park at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

DFW airport parking costs $14–$55/day for on-airport options and as little as about $5/day at off-site lots. The exact price depends on how close you want to park, how long you'll be gone, and whether you prebook. Here's a full rate breakdown across every parking type at DFW (on-airport drive-up rates checked on dfwairport.com in October 2026; off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date).

Terminal garage rates run $1 (TollTag) or $3 (card) for 8 to 30 minutes and climb to a daily maximum of $37 with a TollTag or $40 by card; a stop under 8 minutes costs $12 or $15. Express parking runs $20/day uncovered and $23/day covered with a TollTag. Remote lots cap at $14/day ($16 by card), making them the most affordable on-airport choice. All of these are drive-up rates per 24 hours.

What Are the Different DFW Airport Parking Options?

DFW has five main on-airport parking types plus a robust off-site market. Each serves a different type of traveler. Here's what each option actually involves.

Terminal Garages

Terminal garages sit directly adjacent to each terminal, A through E. You walk from your car to your gate without any shuttle. The trade-off is the highest daily rate of any self-park option: $37/day max with a TollTag ($40 by card). No DFW lot accepts cash, so bring a major credit card or a TollTag. Accessible parking is available on Levels 1 and 3 of each garage. These are ideal for very early departures, late-night returns, or any trip where you simply can't afford time delays.

Express Parking

Express Parking is a middle-ground option. Uncovered spots run $20/day and covered spots $23/day with a TollTag ($22 and $25 by card). A trunk-to-terminal shuttle connects the lots to the terminals, with an average ride of 4 to 5 minutes to each one. Express lots accept credit cards and NTTA TollTag, but not cash. These are popular for 2–5 day trips where drivers want a balance of price and convenience.

Remote Parking

Remote Parking costs $14/day with a TollTag ($16 by card), the cheapest on-airport rate, with hourly rates of $3 for up to 2 hours, $4 for 2 to 4 hours and $6 for 4 to 6 hours. Remote North serves Terminals B, C, and D. Remote South covers Terminals A and E. Free shuttles run every 15–20 minutes, 24/7. Cash is not accepted at Remote lots, so bring a credit card or TollTag. For trips over three days, Remote parking offers the best on-airport value by a significant margin.

For a detailed breakdown of Remote lot options, see our guide to DFW long-term parking, Remote lots, and weekly options.

Valet Parking

Valet parking at DFW costs $55/day. You drop off at your terminal, with no shuttle wait and no walking to find your car on arrival. It's the most expensive on-airport option, but the convenience is genuine for business travelers or anyone with a tight connection.

Cell Phone Lots

The cell phone lots are free and designed for people waiting to pick up arriving passengers. You park, wait for your traveler to land and text you, then pull around to the terminal. There is a 2-hour limit and the driver stays with the vehicle, so these are not meant for long waits. Check the DFW cell phone lot locations before you go, since there are separate North and South lots.

How Much Can You Save by Prebooking DFW Airport Parking?

Prebooking DFW airport parking online can save travelers up to 50% off the drive-up TollTag rate, according to DFW Airport's official parking page. That's a real, significant difference, not a rounding error. On a 7-day trip in a Terminal Garage the drive-up TollTag rate adds up to $259 ($280 by card), so the prebook discount could take a big bite out of that. The airport doesn't publish prebooked prices on its rate pages, so check dfwairport.com for the exact figure on your dates.

Here's how multi-day costs compare across lot types at drive-up TollTag rates for on-airport lots, and at Triply's daily rates for the off-site lots:

Off-site lots on Triply come in under Remote parking's $14/day drive-up rate. On a 7-day trip, Clarion Inn & Suites North costs about $32 and Red Roof Inn about $35, roughly $63 to $66 less than Remote ($98), while The Westin (about $59) costs about $39 less. On a 14-day trip the gap over Remote grows to about $133 for Clarion and about $126 for Red Roof. Off-site totals are the daily rate times the days, so real checkouts run a little higher (a 7-night stay came to $36 at Clarion and $39.90 at Red Roof), and The Westin's rate moved from about $8 to about $10/day across dates. Because the airport says prebooking saves up to 50% off TollTag rates, compare against the prebooked price at dfwairport.com too.

To prebook on-airport parking, visit dfwairport.com/park and select your lot, dates, and preferred tier. The airport says prebooking saves up to 50% off TollTag rates, with no booking, change or cancellation fees. For off-site options, DFW airport parking deals and promo codes are worth checking before you commit.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Park at DFW Airport?

The cheapest way to park at DFW is to book an off-site lot. Clarion Inn & Suites North and Red Roof Inn start at about $5/day, about 88% and 87% less than the $37 drive-up TollTag rate at the terminal garages, and about 68% and 64% less than Remote parking at $14. The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth is about $8/day, about 40% less than Remote. The airport says prebooking saves up to 50% off its TollTag rates, so check the prebooked price before you compare.

Here's how to get the lowest possible DFW parking rate:

1. Search and compare rates at Triply's DFW parking search.
2. Choose a lot based on your flight time and check shuttle hours before booking.
3. Book in advance to hold your space at the rate you booked.
4. Confirm shuttle hours match your departure and return times.
5. Save your confirmation email (printed or on your phone) to show at the lot.

One important caveat: Red Roof Inn's shuttle runs 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM only, with no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM. For very early or late flights, Clarion Inn & Suites North (24/7, every 40 minutes) and The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth (24/7, every hour on the hour) cover the overnight hours. All three also offer airport pickups on demand: call when you have your luggage (at Red Roof, waits can run 25 to 30 minutes). The Westin requires a 3-day minimum booking.

How Do You Use TollTag for DFW Airport Parking?

TollTag, issued by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), works as a contactless payment method at DFW's parking lots and gets you the lower of the two drive-up rates. You drive through the entry lane, the tag is read automatically, and you exit the same way. No ticket to hold, no cash, no card tap required.

TollTag is accepted at the Express lots, Remote North, Remote South and the terminal garages, where it gets the lower rate (for example $37 versus $40 by card at a terminal garage, $14 versus $16 at Remote). No DFW lot accepts cash. Make sure your NTTA TollTag account has sufficient funds before your trip, because a failed read at exit can cause delays. For a complete setup guide, entry steps, and troubleshooting tips, see our dedicated DFW airport parking TollTag guide.

What Are the Best Off-Airport Parking Options Near DFW?

Off-airport parking near DFW offers the lowest rates available. The three lots Triply sells are hotel lots in Irving, north of the airport, listed 1.8 to 2.3 miles from the terminals, and each includes a free shuttle. Here they are ranked by price:

• Clarion Inn & Suites North: about $5/day | 4770 Plaza Drive, Irving, 1.8 mi | Free shuttle 24/7, every 40 minutes starting five minutes past the hour | Airport pickups on demand (call 972-929-8888)
• Red Roof Inn: about $5/day | 8150 Esters Blvd, Irving, 2.3 mi | Free shuttle 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM, every 40 minutes from the half-hour, none from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM | Airport pickups on demand (call 972-929-0020)
• The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth: about $8/day | 4545 West John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, 2.2 mi | Complimentary shuttle 24/7, every hour on the hour | 3-day minimum, security, 24/7 front desk, restaurant, wheelchair access

All three are parking-only lots at hotels, so you don't need a room, and none charges extra for full-size vans, pickup trucks or large SUVs. Shuttle schedules differ, though: Red Roof Inn has no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM, while Clarion and The Westin run 24/7. Always bring your booking confirmation and check your lot's shuttle hours before you book, especially for early morning flights.

How Does the DFW Airport Shuttle Service Work?

Every paid parking option at DFW — except Terminal Garages and Valet — uses a shuttle to connect you to the terminals. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by lot type.

On-Airport Shuttle Services

• Skylink (airside people mover): Connects all terminals every 2 minutes, 24/7. Free once you're past security. This is how you move between terminals after check-in.
• Remote Parking Shuttle: Runs every 15–20 minutes, 24/7. Remote North serves Terminals B, C, D. Remote South covers A and E. Track your shuttle at dfwairport.com/shuttles/remote.
• Express Parking Shuttle: Trunk-to-terminal shuttle, with an average ride of 4 to 5 minutes to each terminal.
• Rental Car Shuttle: Free, every 10–15 minutes, 24/7, from the lower level of all terminals.

Off-Site Shuttle Services

• Clarion Inn & Suites North: Free shuttle 24/7, to the airport every 40 minutes starting five minutes past the hour. Call the hotel 2 hours before departure. Pickups from the airport are on demand: call 972-929-8888 once you have your luggage.
• Red Roof Inn: Free shuttle 3:30 AM to 1:00 AM, every 40 minutes starting on the half-hour, with no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM. Arrive at least 30 minutes before you want to leave to check in at the front desk. Pickups are on demand: call 972-929-0020, and expect waits of 25 to 30 minutes.
• The Westin Dallas-Fort Worth: Complimentary shuttle 24/7, every hour on the hour. Check in at the front desk on arrival. Pickups are on demand: call the front desk at 972-929-4500 once you have your luggage.

Budget an extra 20–30 minutes when using any shuttle service on departure day. This accounts for the shuttle ride, baggage claim pickup area, and the walk to your check-in counter. Review TSA security screening guidelines to gauge how much time you'll need post-shuttle. If you qualify for TSA PreCheck, security typically takes under 10 minutes — which can offset some of the shuttle travel time.

2026 Construction Update: Does It Affect DFW Parking?

DFW is currently in the middle of a $12+ billion expansion program, the largest infrastructure project in the airport's history. Construction is active at several points across the campus, but no new parking lot closures are expected as a result. The south section of the Terminal C garage has been closed for construction since September 2024; the central and north sections are open.

Here's what travelers should know for 2026:

• Terminal C Renovation ($3 billion): Phase opening mid-2026. Travelers using Terminal C may encounter temporary walkway changes. Allow extra time to reach your gate.
• Terminal A Expansion (~$140M): Completion anticipated late 2026. Gate rebuilds ongoing. No impact on parking access.
• Terminal F ($4 billion): New terminal for American Airlines. Phase 1 opens May 2027 with 15 gates. No current parking impact — construction is entirely airside.
• Roadway improvements: Some detours possible on International Parkway and surrounding roads. Use the Waze live traffic map to avoid construction delays on your drive to the airport.
• DART Silver Line (Terminal B): Opened October 2025. Now connects DFW to Plano, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, and Coppell.

Bottom line: parking access remains open across all lot types, apart from the south section of the Terminal C garage. If you're flying from Terminal C, plan an extra buffer and check for signage changes near the garage entrance.

DFW Airport Parking Tips: What Every Traveler Should Know Before They Arrive

These practical tips help first-time and repeat DFW travelers avoid the most common parking mistakes.

• No cash at any DFW lot. Lots accept major credit cards and NTTA TollTag, and a TollTag gets the lower rate ($37 versus $40 at a terminal garage, $14 versus $16 at Remote).
• Prebook on-airport lots to save up to 50%. The airport says prebooking saves up to 50% off TollTag rates, so book before your trip at dfwairport.com.
• Check shuttle hours before booking off-site. Red Roof Inn has no shuttle from 1:00 AM to 3:30 AM, while Clarion Inn & Suites North and The Westin run 24/7. A $5/day deal is a bad deal if the shuttle isn't running when you land.
• Match your lot to your terminal. Remote North serves B, C, D. Remote South serves A and E. Picking the wrong remote lot means a longer shuttle route.
• Track your Remote shuttle in real time. DFW's official shuttle tracker shows live arrival times, so bookmark it on your phone before your trip.
• EV drivers: check charging availability. DFW has EV charging stations across its parking facilities. Review locations at dfwairport.com/park/evchargers before arrival.
• ADA parking is available in all garages. Accessible spaces are on Levels 1 and 3 of every terminal garage. Follow ADA signs at the entrance. No advance reservation required.
• The 90-day maximum applies to all on-airport lots. Extended business trips or deployments should consider off-airport options for longer stays.
• Use the DFW Airport app to prebook and navigate. The app shows real-time lot availability, lets you prebook, and provides GPS directions to your selected lot.

DFW has ~40,000+ parking spaces across all on-airport facilities, so capacity isn't usually the issue. The issue is usually price. A traveler parking in a Terminal Garage for 7 days pays $259 at drive-up TollTag rates ($280 by card). That same trip at Clarion Inn & Suites North costs about $32, a saving of about $227 for the same trip. That math makes preplanning worth every minute.

Questions about DFW parking? Reach the parking team directly at (972) 973-3112 or finparkingrev@dfwairport.com.

Compare the off-site DFW lots Triply sells and book your spot. Rates start from about $5/day, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare DFW parking rates. Off-site lots Triply sells near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport start at about $5/day, about 88% less per day than the $37 drive-up terminal garage rate with a TollTag.