Denver International Airport Parking: 2026 Guide

Complete DEN Airport Parking Guide

Denver International Airport parking is the system of on-airport garages, economy lots, shuttle lots, and off-site facilities that serve DEN, Colorado's sole commercial airport, located 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver. On-airport rates range from $8/day at the 61st & Peña Lot (train only, no shuttle) to $45/day for Premium Reserve parking. Off-site lots on Triply run from about $6 to $11/day: Embassy Suites is at the low end but adds an $8 round-trip shuttle fee, and Park2Jet is about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle. With ~42,000 parking spaces across all facilities, DEN has options for every budget and trip length.

• Cheapest on-airport option: the 61st & Peña Lot at $8/day, but there is no airport shuttle. You ride the RTD A Line train ($10.50 to the airport, 11-minute ride).
• Best value on-airport: the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot at $10/day with a free shuttle every 7-15 minutes. The Longs Peak Shuttle Lot is currently closed.
• Economy Lots cost $20/day flat, with a free shuttle every 10 minutes to the Hotel Transit Center at the south end of the terminal.
• East and West Garages run $7/hour with a $35/day maximum and connect directly to Jeppesen Terminal, so no shuttle is needed.
• Off-site lots on Triply run about $6 to $11/day. Park2Jet (about $9/day) costs about 73% less per day than the $35 garages, but the airport's own Pikes Peak lot at $10/day is about the same price.
• Book in advance to hold your space, especially around ski season and holidays.

How Much Does Denver International Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

DEN parking rates vary by lot type and how close you want to be to the terminal. The Denver Department of Aviation sets on-airport rates (checked on flydenver.com in October 2026), and you pay those to the airport. Off-site rates are Triply rates for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. Here's a full breakdown:

For a deeper look at how daily costs add up over a week or month — and when DEN last adjusted its rates — see our Denver Airport Parking Rates & Cost Guide 2026.

Ready to compare off-site DEN parking prices side by side? Search live DEN parking rates on Triply: off-site lots from about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle (Park2Jet).

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

Triply sells eleven off-site lots near Denver International Airport, from about $6 to $11/day. Park2Jet (about $9/day) costs about 73% less per day than the $35/day East or West Garage and 53% less than the $20 Economy lots, but the airport's own Pikes Peak lot is $10/day, so off-site beats the garages and Economy, not Pikes Peak. Shuttle hours differ a lot from lot to lot, and availability varies by date: some lots were not offered for every week we checked. Here are the five best fits, followed by the rest:

• Park2Jet Denver: about $9/day. 18121 E 81st Ave, listed 5.5 miles from DEN. A dedicated parking lot: no ticket, just scan the QR code on your reservation receipt at the gate. 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; between midnight and 4 AM call 303-558-9790. Pickup is on Level 5, Island 3 (West door 508, East door 509). The facility has outdoor and covered spaces, but the listing doesn't say which one this rate buys. The best fit for any flight time.
• Canopy Airport Parking: about $11/day. 8100 Tower Rd, Commerce City, listed 5 miles out. A complimentary shuttle runs 24/7 every 15 minutes with luggage help; pickup is at Island 3 outside door 511 (East) or door 508 (West). The gate reads your license plate, so enter it correctly when you book. The lobby has free Wi-Fi, coffee, water and snacks, and the facility is Green Garage Certified. It costs about 11% more per day than the airport's Pikes Peak lot.
• Embassy Suites Denver Airport: about $6/day, plus an $8 round-trip shuttle fee paid at the hotel front desk. 7001 Yampa Street, listed 5.8 miles out. The shuttle 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. It drops off and picks up at the West terminal only (door 512, island 3). Park in the back (West or South) lot and do not pay at the exit gate. Parking is at your own risk.
• DoubleTree Denver Airport: about $8/day, with a 3-day minimum. 6900 Tower Rd, listed 5.7 miles out. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, with no shuttle from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. Get a validation code at the front desk before you park and register your car with the QR code at the desk, or it may be towed. On return, go to door 512, Island 3; no call is needed.
• Spark by Hilton Denver Airport: about $8/day. 7020 Tower Rd, listed 5.6 miles out. The shuttle runs every 15 to 30 minutes from 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, with none from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. Get a validation code at the front desk and register your car by QR code. On return, go to door 512, Island 3; no call is needed.
• More lots, each with a shuttle caveat: Hyatt Place Denver Airport (16250 E 40th Ave, Aurora, 8.8 miles) is about $6/day with a complimentary on-demand shuttle from 4 AM to midnight; call 303-371-0700 for pickup. Aloft Denver Airport at Gateway Park (16470 E 40th Cir, Aurora, 8.7 miles) is about $7/day, with a shuttle every 30 minutes from 3:45 AM to midnight. Residence Inn Denver Airport at Gateway Park (16490 E 40th Cir, Aurora, 8.7 miles) is about $8/day, every 30 minutes from 4 AM to midnight, with returns from the East terminal, door 505. Holiday Inn Express Denver Airport (6910 Tower Rd, 5.6 miles) is about $8/day, every 30 minutes from 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, and you call the front desk to reserve a seat. Hyatt Place Peña Station - Denver Airport (6110 N Panasonic Way, 6.6 miles) is about $9/day, with a shuttle every 30 minutes but only hourly from noon to 5 PM and none from midnight to 4 AM. Hyatt House Denver Airport (18741 E 71st Ave, 5.5 miles) is about $9/day, hourly from noon to 5 PM and none from 1:30 to 3:30 AM. These are three separate Hyatt listings with different prices and shuttles.

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

The right choice depends on your trip length, budget, and how much you value convenience. Here's a direct comparison:

On-Airport Parking

• East and West Garages: $7/hour with a $35/day maximum. Walk directly to Jeppesen Terminal with no shuttle. Best for short trips or when you need maximum speed on arrival and departure.
• Economy Lots: $20/day flat, with a free shuttle every 10 minutes to the Hotel Transit Center at the south end of the terminal (ground level).
• Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot: $10/day, with a free shuttle every 7-15 minutes and pickup on Level 5, Door 513, Island 3 (East side only). Allow about 30 minutes. The Longs Peak Shuttle Lot is currently closed.
• 61st & Peña Lot: $8/day, but there is no airport shuttle. You ride the RTD A Line train ($10.50 to the airport, 11-minute ride).
• Premium Reserve: $45/day plus a $5 service fee per reservation, reservation only, adjacent to Arrivals Level 4. For travelers who want the closest possible parking to the terminal entrance.

Off-Airport Parking

• Lower daily rates: about $6 to $11/day on Triply vs. $35/day for the garages. Seven days at Park2Jet is about $66, vs. $70 at the airport's Pikes Peak lot, $140 at Economy and $245 in the garages.
• Shuttle hours vary: Park2Jet and Canopy run 24/7, and so does Embassy Suites (with a call ahead and an $8 round-trip fee). The other lots stop overnight, and some slow to hourly in the afternoon.
• Check-in differs by lot: Park2Jet and Canopy are dedicated lots with gate check-in, while the hotel lots have you stop at the front desk for a validation code and register your car.
• Longer trip to the terminal: Triply's off-site lots are listed 5 to 8.8 miles from DEN.

Bottom line: For trips of 2 days or less, the garage's walk-to-terminal convenience can be worth the premium ($7/hour, $35/day maximum). For longer trips, off-site lots on Triply cost far less than the garages and Economy lots, though the airport's Pikes Peak lot at $10/day is about the same price as Park2Jet.

How Do Shuttles Work at Denver Airport Parking Facilities?

Most DEN parking options run a shuttle to Jeppesen Terminal, but hours, frequency and fees differ by lot. Here's how each type works:

On-Airport Shuttles

The Economy East and West Lots run free shuttles every 10 minutes from the lot shelters to the Hotel Transit Center at the south end of the terminal (ground level), returning every 7-10 minutes (East) or 7-20 minutes (West). The Pikes Peak Lot has a free shuttle every 7-15 minutes, with pickup on Level 5, Door 513, Island 3 (East side only); the Longs Peak Lot is currently closed. The 61st & Peña Lot has no airport shuttle: you take the RTD A Line train ($10.50, 11 minutes). Allow extra time in 2026, because the ongoing Great Hall renovation ($2B) occasionally affects ground transportation routing. Always check flydenver.com before you travel.

Off-Site Shuttles

Off-site lots run their own shuttles, and the schedules differ. Park2Jet Denver runs to the airport 24/7 every 10-15 minutes; coming back, it runs every 10-15 minutes from 4 AM to midnight, and you call 303-558-9790 between midnight and 4 AM. Canopy runs a complimentary shuttle 24/7 every 15 minutes with luggage assistance. Embassy Suites runs 24/7 every 30 minutes, but you call ahead to reserve a seat, it serves the West terminal only, and it costs $8 round trip. DoubleTree and Spark run from about 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, and Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Peña Station drop to hourly from noon to 5 PM.

On your return, the pickup point depends on the lot. Park2Jet picks up on Level 5, Island 3 (West door 508, East door 509). Canopy picks up at Island 3 outside door 511 (East side) or door 508 (West side). DoubleTree, Spark and Embassy Suites pick up at door 512, Island 3; Embassy Suites serves only the West terminal. Hyatt Place Denver Airport asks you to call 303-371-0700 for pickup.

How to Reserve Denver Airport Parking and Save Money

Booking ahead is the simplest way to hold a space at DEN, especially during ski season and holidays. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

1. Compare rates first. Use Triply's DEN parking search to compare off-site lots, rates and shuttle hours side by side.
2. Book your off-site lot. Triply bookings include free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so lock in your lot as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.
3. Read your lot's check-in and pickup notes. Hotel lots want a front-desk validation code before you park, and Embassy Suites needs a call ahead for its shuttle.
4. For on-airport parking, DEN takes reservations only for Premium Reserve, and you book that with the airport, not Triply.
5. Set a reminder to confirm. Most lots send a confirmation email. Save it, because you'll need the booking reference when you arrive.

If you arrive without a reservation during a busy period, on-airport lots rarely fill completely due to DEN's ~42,000-space capacity, but you may have less choice in lot type.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Park at Denver International Airport?

The cheapest on-airport lot with a shuttle is Pikes Peak at $10/day. The 61st & Peña Lot is $8/day but has no shuttle: you ride the RTD A Line train ($10.50 to the airport). Off-site on Triply, Embassy Suites is about $6/day plus an $8 round-trip shuttle fee, and Park2Jet is about $9/day with a 24/7 shuttle. Here's the hierarchy from cheapest to most expensive per day:

1. Embassy Suites Denver Airport: about $6/day plus an $8 shuttle fee (off-site, 24/7 shuttle, call ahead)
2. Hyatt Place Denver Airport: about $6/day (off-site, 8.8 miles out, shuttle 4 AM to midnight)
3. 61st & Peña Lot: $8/day (on-airport, no shuttle, RTD train)
4. Spark by Hilton Denver Airport and DoubleTree Denver Airport: about $8/day (off-site, shuttle 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM)
5. Park2Jet Denver: about $9/day (off-site, 24/7 shuttle every 10-15 min)
6. Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot: $10/day (on-airport, free shuttle every 7-15 min)
7. Canopy Airport Parking: about $11/day (off-site, complimentary 24/7 shuttle every 15 min)
8. Economy East / West Lots: $20/day (on-airport, shuttle every 10 min)

For budget travelers, the Pikes Peak lot is hard to beat on the airport side: $10/day, a free shuttle every 7-15 minutes, and a lot run by DEN (Longs Peak is currently closed). Park2Jet is about 6% cheaper per day with a 24/7 shuttle. Embassy Suites and Hyatt Place Denver Airport are roughly 40% cheaper still, but Embassy Suites adds an $8 shuttle fee and Hyatt Place is 8.8 miles out with no shuttle from midnight to 4 AM.

Always check if TSA PreCheck speeds up your security process too. Faster security means you can arrive a little later, which removes pressure from your parking-to-terminal timing.

Is Long-Term Parking at DEN Worth It for Extended Trips?

For trips of 5 days or more, the cost difference between lots becomes significant. A week in the East Garage at the $35 daily maximum costs $245. The same week at the Pikes Peak Lot costs $70, a saving of $175. At Park2Jet (about $9/day) you'd pay about $66 for the week, and at Canopy (about $11/day) about $78. A 7-night stay bills 8 days, so real Triply checkouts run about $75 at Park2Jet and $89 at Canopy.

Long-term travelers should also think about weather exposure. Colorado winters bring heavy snow and hail, and hail is a real risk in the Denver metro area during spring and summer. The airport's garages are covered, and Park2Jet and Canopy both have covered spaces at their facilities, but the Triply listings don't say which space type the rate buys, so check with the lot before you count on cover.

Our full breakdown of weekly rates, shuttle logistics, and extended stay tips is in the DEN Long-Term Parking guide, which covers Economy Lots, Pikes Peak, and off-site weekly options in detail.

Denver Airport Parking Tips: EV Charging, Covered Lots, and Peak Season Planning

A few practical details that make a real difference on travel day:

EV Charging at DEN Parking

On-airport EV charging is free with parking in the East and West Garages (West Level 1 has 25 stations, East Level 1 has 11), so you pay standard garage rates. The 61st & Peña Lot ($8/day) has 11 free EV chargers. Off-site, none of the lots Triply sells lists EV charging at the rates shown; Canopy offers charging only in its covered and valet areas, and the listing doesn't say which one the rate buys. For real-time charger availability across the area, ChargeHub's DEN station map is a useful resource before you leave home.

Covered and Protected Parking

If you're worried about Colorado hail, the East or West Garage (on-airport, $35/day maximum) is the surest bet. Canopy and Park2Jet both have covered spaces at their facilities, but the Triply listings don't say whether your rate includes them, so ask before you book.

Peak Season Planning

DEN gets extremely busy during ski season (December–March), Thanksgiving week, spring break, and summer weekends. During these periods, off-site lots can sell out of pre-booked spaces and on-airport lots fill faster than usual. Book at least 5-7 days ahead during peak windows. Rates and availability change by date, and not every lot is offered for every week.

Construction Awareness in 2026

DEN's $2B Great Hall renovation is in its final phase. The East Security Checkpoint (17 new lanes) opened in August 2025, easing congestion significantly. However, ground transportation pickup locations on Level 5 may shift temporarily. Always confirm your shuttle pickup lane on arrival. The $700M Concourse C expansion is also underway, adding 11 new gates for Southwest, American, and Frontier. The airport's Longs Peak Shuttle Lot is currently closed, so check flydenver.com for lot status, and allow extra buffer time during construction periods.

Before You Drive

DEN sits at the end of Peña Boulevard, a 12-mile sole-access road from I-70. During snowstorms or peak travel days, traffic backs up significantly. Use the Waze live traffic map before you leave to check conditions on I-70 and Peña Boulevard. Build in at least 15 extra minutes on busy travel days.

For those picking up passengers instead of parking, the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot is located at 7680 N. Wenatchee St — about 3 miles from Jeppesen Terminal. It's free and available 24/7. For full pickup logistics, our DEN Short-Term & Pickup Parking Guide walks through the step-by-step process.

Ready to lock in your spot? Compare off-site DEN parking on Triply: about $6 to $11/day, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Back to Denver Airport Parking: The Complete DEN Guide

Compare DEN parking rates. Park2Jet Denver, at about $9/day, costs about 73% less per day than the airport's $35/day terminal garages.