Des Moines Airport Hotels Park and Fly: Clarion Inn Lot From About $9.40/Day (2026)

For park and fly near Des Moines airport, Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport is 1.3 miles from DSM with a free on-demand shuttle 24/7. A sample stay booked on Triply came to $66.00, about $9.40/day including fees, as of October 2026. That is more than the airport's Red ($7/day) and Grey ($8/day) Lots but less than the Blue Lot ($14/day) and the garage ($21/day).

This page covers off-site hotel parking; our DSM parking guide covers every airport lot.

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Parking

It is a hotel lot at 1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315, about 1.3 miles from the terminal.

• Shuttle: free and on demand, 24 hours a day.
• On arrival: go to the front desk to check in. Print your confirmation email and leave it on your dashboard.
• Coming home: once you have your bags and are at the exit, call (515) 287-6464 for the shuttle.
• Payment: paid in full online when you book; nothing is due at the lot.
• Cancellation: 100% refund if you cancel up to the day of arrival.
• Hotel amenities listed: 24/7 front desk, restaurant, fitness center and free Wi-Fi.

See prices for your dates on the Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport parking page.

How Much Is Park and Fly in Des Moines?

Our sample week at the Clarion Inn came to $66.00, about $9.40/day.

Triply prices are for a sample stay (check-in 10 AM on 13 November, check-out 2 PM on 19 November 2026, billed as 7 days), include fees, and change by date. The stay is 6 days and 4 hours, so airport totals are shown for 6 and 7 daily charges because the airport doesn't publish how a partial day is billed. Airport rates are from the DSM official parking page.

What the Price Includes

The Triply price is the full amount you pay for parking and the shuttle, with fees included and nothing due at the lot.

The sample booking had no separate tax line. The shuttle is free both ways. Prices change by date, so check your own trip on the lot page.

Is Hotel Parking Cheaper Than Airport Parking at DSM?

Not always: the Red and Grey economy lots cost less, but the hotel lot beats the Blue Lot and the garage.

On the sample stay, the Red Lot was about $17 to $24 cheaper and the Grey Lot about $10 to $18 cheaper than the hotel lot. The hotel lot was $18 to $32 cheaper than the Blue Lot and $60 to $81 cheaper than Garage Daily. Our Des Moines airport parking prices page has every official rate by trip length.

When the Hotel Lot Makes Sense

• You want a booked space: the airport's booking site sells garage parking only, so its economy lots are drive-up.
• You want a shuttle on call: it comes when you call rather than on a fixed loop.
• You would otherwise use the Blue Lot or garage: it costs less than both on the sample dates.
• You want a free cancellation: 100% refund up to the day of arrival.

If the lowest price matters most, the Red or Grey Lot wins; our DSM economy lots guide explains the shuttles. If you want to walk to the terminal, see our Des Moines garage parking page.

How Park and Fly Works at the Clarion Inn

1. Book online on Triply and pay in full.
2. Print your confirmation email. You will leave it on the dashboard.
3. Drive to 1810 Army Post Road, south of the airport.
4. Park, then check in at the front desk, which is staffed 24/7.
5. Ride the free shuttle to the terminal; it runs on demand around the clock.
6. On your return, collect your bags, go to the exit and call (515) 287-6464.

Before You Go

• Allow extra time. The airport recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before departure if you are checking bags, and the shuttle ride comes on top of that.
• Early flight? The TSA checkpoint at DSM opens at 3:45 a.m., and the hotel shuttle runs 24 hours.
• Keep the hotel number handy for the return pick-up.
• Check your dates. Prices change by date, so look up your own trip before deciding.

Other Hotels With Airport Shuttles

Many Des Moines hotels run shuttles for their own overnight guests; the airport keeps a list of hotels with airport shuttles and suggests confirming the service when you book. The airport's list doesn't include parking rates, so ask the hotel directly.

Getting Back to Your Car

Collect your bags, head to the exit and call the hotel shuttle at (515) 287-6464.

If someone is picking you up instead, our DSM cell phone lot guide explains EZ-PICKUP and the no-waiting curb rule in place during terminal construction (as of October 2026; check current status before you go). You can also compare all DSM parking on Triply.