Denver International Airport Garage Parking Cost 2026

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Denver International Airport garage parking is a covered, on-site parking option at DEN where drivers pull directly into a multi-level structure adjacent to the Jeppesen Terminal and walk, or take the AGTS train, to their concourse. The East Garage and West Garage both cost $7.00 per hour with a daily maximum of $35 (verified October 2026 from flydenver.com). For a quick overnight or a few hours before a flight, these garages offer the most direct terminal access at DEN. For trips longer than a day, the cost adds up fast, and cheaper options exist.

• Garage rate: $7/hour, capped at $35/day. It applies to both the East and West Garages at DEN
• Best for: Short trips, quick pickups, or travelers who want a direct walk to the terminal
• East and West Economy lots cost $15 less per day ($20/day) and connect to the terminal via a free shuttle every 10 minutes
• Off-site lots on Triply run about $6 to $11/day. Park2Jet Denver is about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle, about 73% less than the garages (Embassy Suites is about $6/day but adds an $8 shuttle fee). These rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. DEN's own Pikes Peak lot ($10/day) costs about the same as most off-site lots
• EV charging is free with garage parking (standard garage rates apply)
• Only Premium Reserve can be reserved with DEN. The garages are pay as you go

Ready to compare DEN garage rates against other options? Search Denver International Airport parking on Triply: off-site lots from about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle (Park2Jet Denver) and free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

How Much Does Denver International Airport Garage Parking Cost?

The East Garage and West Garage at DEN both charge $7.00 per hour, with a hard cap of $35.00 per day. There is no weekly flat rate: you simply pay the $35 daily maximum for each 24-hour period your car is in the garage. A three-day trip costs $105 total. A seven-day trip costs $245 total.

The Premium Reserve option at DEN is a step above the standard garages. It runs $45.00 per day plus a $5 service fee per reservation, is reservation only, and is located on Arrivals Level 4 (East and West sides). This is the closest possible parking to the terminal: no shuttle, no train, just a short walk to check-in.

All rates are per the official flydenver.com parking data (verified October 2026), and DEN adds no taxes or fees to them. Payment is by card or tap-to-pay at the lots, cash at the Level 5 kiosks, or the ParkDEN app. If you have questions, the airport parking line is (303) 342-7275.

What Is the Difference Between DEN Short-Term and Long-Term Garage Parking?

The East and West Garages serve both short-term and long-term parkers, and there is no separate structure for each. The same $7/hour rate applies regardless of how long you stay. The daily $35 cap kicks in after 5 hours.

For a quick trip under five hours, such as a pickup, a short meeting, or a same-day flight, the garage makes financial sense. You pay only for what you use. For a multi-day trip, the math works against you. Seven days in a garage costs $245. The same seven days in the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot costs just $70. That's a $175 difference for the same general airport access.

If you're planning a longer trip and want to understand all your on-airport options side by side, the DEN long-term parking guide covering Economy Lots and Pikes Peak breaks down the full cost picture. For pickups and short visits under three hours, the DEN short-term and hourly parking guide covers the garage, the Cell Phone Lot, and the best drop-off zones.

How Do DEN Garage Parking Rates Compare to Economy Lot and Off-Site Parking?

Garage parking at DEN is the second most expensive on-airport option. Here's how all the main choices stack up on a per-day basis (verified October 2026):

• Premium Reserve: $45/day plus a $5 service fee per reservation, closest to the terminal on Arrivals Level 4
• East / West Garage: $35/day max ($7/hour), direct walk to the terminal and the AGTS train
• East / West Economy Lot: $20/day, free shuttle every 10 minutes to the Hotel Transit Center
• Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot: $10/day, free shuttle every 7-15 minutes from Level 5, Door 513, Island 3 (Longs Peak is currently closed)
• 61st & Peña Lot: $8/day, no airport shuttle; take the RTD A Line train ($10.50 to the airport, 11-minute ride)

Off-site lots Triply sells near DEN land in the same range as the airport's own shuttle lots. Park2Jet Denver is about $9/day with a shuttle that runs 24/7 every 10-15 minutes: about 73% less than the garages and 53% less than Economy, but only about 6% less than Pikes Peak. Canopy Denver Airport Parking is about $11/day with a complimentary 24/7 shuttle every 15 minutes: about 68% less than the garages and 44% less than Economy, but about 11% more than Pikes Peak. Embassy Suites Denver Airport is the cheapest at about $6/day, plus an $8 round-trip shuttle fee paid at the front desk. Shuttle hours and frequency vary by lot, so check each one before you book.

To see every off-site lot Triply sells near DEN with current rates, compare DEN parking on Triply.

Where Are the East and West Garages at Denver Airport and How Do You Access Them?

DEN has two main garages: the East Garage and the West Garage. Both are multi-level covered structures built directly into the Jeppesen Terminal complex. The East Garage serves the east side of the terminal; the West Garage serves the west side. Once inside the terminal, all three concourses (A, B, and C) are accessible via the AGTS underground train, which runs continuously.

Accessible parking is available in both garages. Designated ADA spaces are located on the lower levels of each structure for easier terminal access. EV charging is also available in the garages at no additional cost — standard garage parking rates apply. For more detail on EV options across the airport, check ChargeHub's EV charging listings for Denver International Airport.

To get to the garages, take Peña Boulevard — the sole access road to DEN, running about 12 miles from I-70. Overhead signs on Peña Boulevard display real-time garage availability. Before you leave home, check real-time traffic on Waze — Peña Boulevard can back up during morning peaks and holiday weekends.

Construction note for 2026: The Great Hall Program ($2B renovation) is in its final phase. The new East Security Checkpoint with 17 screening lanes opened in August 2025. South Terminal Level 6 West construction began in May 2025 and may cause temporary rerouting near the ticket counter areas. Allow an extra 10-15 minutes when navigating the terminal. No garage closures are expected in 2026. Check flydenver.com's Great Hall Program page for the latest access updates.

How Can You Save Money on Denver Airport Garage Parking?

The garages are convenient, but they're not cheap. Here are the most effective ways to cut your cost — whether you stick with the garage or switch to a better-value option:

1. Match the lot to your trip length. The garage cap of $35 kicks in after 5 hours, so for anything longer than a few hours another lot is cheaper. DEN takes reservations only for Premium Reserve, so there is nothing to pre-book for the garages.
2. Consider the Economy Lots for trips over one day. At $20/day versus $35/day, you save $15 per day. The free shuttle runs every 10 minutes to the Hotel Transit Center at the south end of the terminal.
3. Use the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot for trips of three days or more. At $10/day flat, a five-day trip costs $50 instead of $175 in the garage, a $125 saving. The free shuttle runs every 7-15 minutes (Longs Peak is currently closed).
4. Check off-site lots on Triply. Park2Jet Denver is about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle, Canopy Denver Airport Parking is about $11/day, and Embassy Suites Denver Airport is about $6/day plus an $8 shuttle fee. Bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
5. For EV drivers: EV charging in the garages is free with parking. If you drive electric, the garage cost covers your charge, with no separate station fee.

If you're traveling during a holiday or peak ski season, plan your parking early. DEN is the gateway to Colorado's Rocky Mountain ski resorts, and the garages can fill around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Presidents' Day weekend. Premium Reserve is the only DEN option you can reserve, while an off-site lot booked on Triply holds your spot ahead of time.

Can You Reserve Denver Airport Garage Parking in Advance?

DEN takes reservations only for Premium Reserve, so how you book depends on what you want:

• East or West Garage: no reservation. Drive in and pay $7/hour up to $35/day by card, tap-to-pay or the ParkDEN app.
• Premium Reserve (Arrivals Level 4): reserve through DEN's flydenver.com parking page. It costs $45/day plus a $5 service fee per reservation, and you can cancel up to 15 minutes before arrival.
• Off-site lot: book ahead on Triply at triplypro.com and keep your confirmation for check-in.

Premium Reserve reservations can be cancelled up to 15 minutes before arrival. Off-site lots booked through Triply come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

If you want to compare the off-site lots Triply sells against these on-airport rates, search DEN parking on Triply to see current availability and rates for the off-site options.

What Are the Cheapest Parking Alternatives to the DEN Garages?

If the $35/day garage rate doesn't fit your budget, DEN and its surrounding area offer several cheaper options. Shuttle details differ by lot, so check the schedule against your flight time.

On-airport rates were verified in October 2026. The 61st and Peña Lot is the cheapest on-airport option at $8/day, but it has no shuttle: you ride the RTD A Line train ($10.50 to the airport, 11 minutes). The Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot at $10/day is the cheapest on-airport option with a shuttle, and it is as cheap as most off-site lots. Park2Jet Denver at about $9/day saves only about 6% over Pikes Peak, and Canopy at about $11/day costs about 11% more, but both beat Economy and the garages and run 24/7 shuttles. Embassy Suites and Hyatt Place Denver Airport, at about $6/day, are about 40% less than Pikes Peak, with the Embassy shuttle fee and Hyatt Place's distance (8.8 miles) as trade-offs. Availability varies by date.

DEN has roughly 42,000 parking spaces across all lots and garages, but demand during peak ski season and major holidays can make popular options book out. Booking an off-site lot ahead holds your spot. Compare the off-site Denver International Airport lots Triply sells, including Park2Jet Denver at about 73% less per day than the $35 on-site garages.

Compare DEN parking rates. Park2Jet Denver, one of the off-site lots Triply sells, costs about 73% less per day than the $35/day terminal garages.