Denver Airport Parking Booking Guide 2026: Rates & Tips

Back to Complete DEN Airport Parking Guide

Denver airport parking booking is the process of reserving a parking space at or near Denver International Airport (DEN) before your travel date, locking in your spot and your rate in advance. Triply's off-site lots run about $6 to $11/day (the $6 Embassy Suites rate adds an $8 shuttle fee), on-airport Economy Lots run $20/day, and the East/West Garages top out at $35/day. On-airport rates were checked on flydenver.com in October 2026; Triply rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. Booking ahead is the best move you can make. DEN has roughly 42,000 parking spaces, but availability varies by lot and date.

• Cheapest off-site option on Triply: Embassy Suites Denver Airport at about $6/day, plus an $8 round-trip shuttle fee paid at the front desk. With a 24/7 shuttle and no fee, Park2Jet Denver is about $9/day
• Cheapest on-airport option: the 61st & Peña Lot at $8/day, but it has no shuttle (take the RTD A Line train, $10.50 to the airport, 11-minute ride)
• Best on-airport shuttle value: the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot at $10/day with a free shuttle (the Longs Peak Shuttle Lot is currently closed)
• Off-site lots on Triply beat the Economy Lots ($20/day) and the East/West Garages ($35/day). Park2Jet is about 53% less than Economy and 73% less than the garages, but only about 6% less than Pikes Peak, and Canopy (about $11/day) costs more than Pikes Peak
• Shuttles differ by lot: only Park2Jet, Canopy and Embassy Suites run 24/7, while DoubleTree and Spark stop from 1:30 to 3:30 AM
• Active construction in 2026: allow extra time at the terminal; the $2B Great Hall renovation is in its final phase

How Much Does Denver Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

Denver International Airport parking rates range from $8/day at the 61st & Peña Lot (no shuttle, train only) to $45/day at Premium Reserve (reservation only, plus a $5 service fee), per official flydenver.com rates. Off-site lots on Triply start at about $6/day (Embassy Suites, plus an $8 shuttle fee) or about $9/day at Park2Jet with a 24/7 shuttle. Triply sells the off-site lots only; on-airport parking is paid to DEN. Here is a breakdown of the on-airport options and the five best-fit off-site lots.

Hourly rates at the East and West Garages run $7 per hour and max out at $35 a day. The Economy Lots have no hourly rate and charge a flat $20/day, which beats the garages once you stay past about three hours. Based on current rates from DEN, parking at the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot instead of a garage saves you $25/day on-airport alone.

Ready to lock in a rate? Compare Denver airport parking booking options on Triply, from about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle at Park2Jet, and see availability across the off-site lots Triply sells.

What Are the Best Parking Lots Near Denver International Airport?

The best off-site lots near DEN combine low daily rates with workable shuttles. Triply sells eleven off-site lots near Denver International Airport; these five are the best fits, and the shuttle details differ for each.

Park2Jet Denver

Park2Jet Denver (18121 E 81st Ave) is a dedicated parking lot, listed 5.5 miles from the airport, at about $9/day. There is no ticket to pull: scan the QR code on your printed or mobile reservation receipt at the gate, follow the on-screen instructions on where to park, then board the shuttle. The shuttle to the airport runs 24/7 every 10-15 minutes. From the airport it runs every 10-15 minutes from 4 AM to midnight, and from midnight to 4 AM you call 303-558-9790 for pickup. Pickups are on Level 5, Island 3 (West door 508, East door 509). The facility has outdoor and covered spaces, but the Triply rate does not say which one you get.

Canopy Denver Airport Parking

Canopy Denver Airport Parking (8100 Tower Rd, Commerce City) is about $11/day and listed 5 miles from the airport. The complimentary shuttle runs 24/7 every 15 minutes, with drivers helping with luggage. Pickups are on Island 3, outside door 511 (East side) or door 508 (West side). The gate reads your license plate if you enter it correctly when booking. The lobby has free Wi-Fi, coffee, bottled water and snacks, and the facility is Green Garage Certified and powered by solar, wind and geothermal energy. It is the priciest of these five lots and costs a little more per day than the airport's Pikes Peak lot ($10/day). The facility offers self-park, covered and valet options, but the Triply rate does not say which one you get.

Embassy Suites Denver Airport

Embassy Suites Denver Airport (7001 Yampa Street) is the cheapest lot Triply sells at DEN, at about $6/day, and is listed 5.8 miles from the airport. The shuttle is not free: an $8 per reservation round-trip fee is paid at the front desk, on top of the Triply price. It runs 24/7 every 30 minutes, but you must call 303-574-3000 up to 24 hours ahead to reserve a seat, and hotel guests get priority. Drop-off and pickup are at the West terminal only (door 512, island 3). Park in the back (West or South) lot, fill out your parking paperwork at the front desk, and do not pay at the exit gate. Parking is at your own risk.

DoubleTree Denver Airport

DoubleTree Denver Airport (6900 Tower Rd) is about $8/day, listed 5.7 miles from the airport, with a 3-day minimum booking. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, with no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. Go to the front desk before you park to get a validation code, then scan the QR code displayed at the desk (not the one in your confirmation email) and register your car, or it may be towed. On return, go to door 512, Island 3; no call is needed.

Spark by Hilton Denver Airport

Spark by Hilton Denver Airport (7020 Tower Rd) is about $8/day and listed 5.6 miles from the airport. The shuttle runs from 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, every 15 to 30 minutes, with no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. Get a validation code at the front desk and register your car with the desk's QR code. On return, go to door 512, Island 3; no call is needed. DoubleTree and Spark were not returned for every week we checked, so availability varies by date.

For travelers flying out of Concourse B on United or heading to Concourse C on Southwest, all concourses connect via the AGTS train inside the Jeppesen Terminal — so the shuttle drop-off point matters less than the shuttle speed.

How Do You Book Denver Airport Parking in Advance?

Denver airport parking booking works differently on-airport and off-site. On-airport parking is paid to DEN, and only Premium Reserve takes reservations. The off-site lots Triply sells are booked ahead online. Here are the steps for both.

Booking On-Airport Parking

1. Visit flydenver.com's official parking page to check lot rates and status. Only Premium Reserve ($45/day, plus a $5 service fee per reservation) takes reservations, and you pay DEN directly.
2. The other on-airport lots (Economy, Pikes Peak, the garages and 61st & Peña) take no reservations, so you pull in and pay at the lot.
3. At the lots you can pay by card or tap-to-pay. Cash is accepted only at the Level 5 kiosks (doors 504/506 West, 507/509 East).
4. Stays over 30 days need advance arrangements with DEN at (303) 342-4650, or the car is towed.

Booking Off-Site Parking

1. Compare the off-site lots Triply sells near DEN to see rates and availability side by side.
2. Select your preferred lot, enter travel dates, and reserve. Bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
3. You receive a confirmation by email. Keep it handy: Park2Jet has you scan a QR code from your receipt, Canopy's gate reads your license plate, and the hotel lots (Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Spark) have you check in at the front desk.
4. Follow the lot's check-in steps, park, and board the shuttle to the terminal. Embassy Suites charges an $8 round-trip shuttle fee at the front desk.
5. On return, go to your lot's pickup point. DoubleTree and Spark pick up at door 512, Island 3 with no call needed; Park2Jet picks up on Level 5, Island 3 (call 303-558-9790 from midnight to 4 AM); Canopy picks up on Island 3 outside door 511 (East) or 508 (West); Embassy Suites needs a call ahead to reserve your seat.

Pro tip: For Park2Jet Denver, the shuttle to the airport runs 24/7, and the airport-to-lot shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes from 4 AM to midnight. If your flight lands between midnight and 4 AM, call 303-558-9790 to arrange pickup. Plan for this if you have a late arrival.

How Far in Advance Should You Book DEN Parking?

For standard travel, book as early as you can; availability varies by lot and date. During peak seasons, such as ski season (December through March), summer holidays, and Thanksgiving week, book 2-4 weeks in advance. Some lots, including DoubleTree and Spark, were not offered for every week we checked, so booking early gives you more choice.

On-Airport vs Off-Airport Parking at DIA: Which Is Right for You?

The right choice depends on your trip length, budget, and how much walking you want to do. Off-site lots on Triply cost far less than the airport's garages (Park2Jet at about $9/day is about 73% less than the $35/day garages and about 53% less than the $20/day Economy Lots), but they are not much cheaper than the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot at $10/day, and Canopy costs more. Off-site lots add shuttle time. On-airport lots offer the shortest walk or a free shuttle with no third-party check-in process.

• Short trips (1-2 days): East or West Garage ($7/hour, $35/day max). Walk directly to the terminal, no shuttle wait.
• Medium trips (3-5 days): the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot ($10/day) with a free shuttle, or an off-site lot such as Park2Jet (about $9/day). Both cost far less than the Economy Lots ($20/day) or the garages.
• Long trips (5+ days): Pikes Peak ($10/day) or Triply's off-site lots from about $9/day at Park2Jet. Embassy Suites is about $6/day plus an $8 shuttle fee, with a call-ahead shuttle.
• Early morning or late-night flights: Park2Jet, Canopy and Embassy Suites run 24/7 shuttles (Embassy needs a call ahead, and Park2Jet airport pickups from midnight to 4 AM need a call). DoubleTree and Spark have no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM.
• EV drivers: the East and West Garages include free EV charging with parking (West Level 1: 25 stations; East Level 1: 11), and the 61st & Peña Lot has 11 free EV chargers. Triply's off-site listings do not promise EV charging.
• Accessibility needs: On-airport garages have designated accessible spaces on lower levels of the East and West Garages

One important note for 2026: the $2B Great Hall renovation is in its final phase at DEN. The East Security Checkpoint (17 new screening lanes) opened in August 2025. Construction continues through 2027 and may cause temporary changes to ground transportation pickup locations. Check flydenver.com's Great Hall updates before you travel and allow extra time at the terminal.

Does Denver Airport Parking Come with a Free Shuttle?

Not at every lot. DEN's Economy and Pikes Peak lots have free shuttles to the Jeppesen Terminal, but the 61st & Peña Lot has none and relies on the RTD A Line train. Among the off-site lots Triply sells, Canopy's shuttle is complimentary, Embassy Suites charges $8 round trip, and the other listings do not say whether the shuttle is free. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by lot.

Only Park2Jet, Canopy and Embassy Suites run 24/7, and two of them need a phone call at some hour: Park2Jet for airport pickups from midnight to 4 AM, and Embassy Suites to reserve a seat in advance. DoubleTree and Spark have no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. Economy Lot shuttles pick up at shelters in the lot, so look for the marked stops. Pickup points differ by lot: Park2Jet uses Level 5, Island 3, Canopy uses Island 3 outside door 511 (East) or 508 (West), and DoubleTree, Spark and Embassy Suites use door 512, Island 3 (Embassy Suites at the West terminal only).

What Are the Cheapest Long-Term Parking Options at DIA?

For trips lasting a week or longer, the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot at $10/day flat is the cheapest on-airport shuttle lot, and a 7-day stay costs just $70 total (the Longs Peak Shuttle Lot is currently closed). Off-site, Triply's lots run about $6 to $11/day: Embassy Suites is about $40 for 7 days plus the $8 shuttle fee, Park2Jet about $66, and Canopy about $78, which is more than Pikes Peak.

Here is how costs stack up for a 7-day trip at the daily rates above (on-airport rates checked on flydenver.com in October 2026):

• Embassy Suites Denver Airport: about $40 for 7 days (about $6/day) plus an $8 shuttle fee, the cheapest off-site option but the shuttle needs a call ahead
• 61st & Peña Lot: $56 for 7 days ($8/day), plus the $10.50 train fare to the airport, since there is no shuttle
• Park2Jet Denver: about $66 for 7 days (about $9/day), with a 24/7 shuttle
• Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot: $70 for 7 days ($10/day), reliable free shuttle, easy access
• Canopy Denver Airport Parking: about $78 for 7 days (about $11/day), a little more than Pikes Peak
• Economy Lots: $140 for 7 days ($20/day), closer to the terminal but costs more long-term
• East/West Garages: $245 for 7 days ($35/day), 3.5 times the price of Pikes Peak

For ski trips or extended vacations, the savings are significant. A two-week stay at the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot ($10/day) costs $350 less than the same stay at an East/West Garage ($35/day). That's a real number worth planning around.

Also consider the RTD A Line commuter rail as an alternative for long trips — it runs from Denver Union Station to DEN in 37 minutes for $10.50. If someone can drop you at Union Station, you skip parking costs entirely. Check the RTD A Line schedule for current departure times.

Looking for the best long-term DEN parking deal? See our full breakdown in the Complete DEN Airport Parking Guide, which covers weekly rates and multi-week strategies in more detail.

Denver Airport Parking Tips for Saving Money and Time

These are the most effective ways to reduce your denver airport parking booking cost and avoid common headaches at DEN.

• Book early for peak season. Ski season (December to March) and summer holidays drive the highest demand. Availability varies by lot and date, so book 2-4 weeks ahead during these windows.
• Compare before you book. Use Triply's DEN parking search to compare the off-site lots it sells, including shuttle hours, in one place.
• Use free cancellation. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. If your plans shift, cancel at least 24 hours before check-in.
• Add TSA PreCheck to speed up security. TSA PreCheck cuts security wait times significantly. With DEN's new East Security Checkpoint now open (17 lanes), PreCheck holders move through even faster.
• Check traffic before you leave. DEN sits 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver via Peña Boulevard, the airport's only access road. Use the Waze live traffic map before departure to avoid unexpected delays on I-70 or Peña Blvd.
• Use the ParkDEN app. The ParkDEN app lets you pay for on-airport parking from your phone, skipping ticket kiosks on exit.
• EV drivers: use the airport garages. The East and West Garages include free EV charging with parking. Triply's off-site listings do not promise EV charging, so confirm with the lot before relying on it.
• For late-night arrivals, pick a lot with a 24/7 shuttle: Park2Jet (call 303-558-9790 for airport pickups from midnight to 4 AM), Canopy, or Embassy Suites (call ahead to reserve a seat). DoubleTree and Spark have no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM.
• Oversized vehicles: Contact individual lots directly before booking. Not all off-site lots accommodate full-size trucks, trailers, or SUVs with roof racks. Call ahead to confirm clearance heights for covered options.

Construction tip for 2026: The $700M Concourse C Gate Expansion and ongoing Great Hall work may reroute some passenger flows inside the terminal. Allow an extra 10-15 minutes if flying Southwest, American, or Frontier out of Concourse C. Signage is updated regularly — follow posted directions once inside.

Smart denver airport parking booking comes down to three things: knowing your trip length, comparing rates before you commit, and booking early enough to lock in your spot. DEN has no shortage of options. The gap between the cheapest off-site lot (about $6/day) and Premium Reserve ($45/day) is about $39/day, so the decision genuinely matters. Search off-site DEN parking on Triply and reserve your spot ahead of your trip.

Compare DEN parking rates. Park2Jet, one of Triply's best-fit off-site lots near Denver International Airport, costs about 73% less per day than the airport's $35/day terminal garages.