Detroit Airport Parking North Terminal: Rates & Tips 2026

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Detroit airport parking north terminal refers to parking options serving the Evans Terminal (formerly called the North Terminal) at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the terminal used by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, and United Airlines. The closest on-airport garage is the Big Blue Deck, which runs $23/day for long-term parking (verified October 2026, per metroairport.com). Off-site lots booked through Triply run about $10 to $12/day (the Marriott's rate is before tax), and a 7-night stay costs about $79 to $91 less than the Big Blue Deck's long-term rate.

• Evans Terminal (formerly North Terminal) serves all non-Delta/SkyTeam airlines at DTW, including Southwest, American, United, and JetBlue.
• Big Blue Deck is the dedicated on-airport garage for Evans Terminal. Short-term starts at $4 for 30 minutes; long-term costs $23/day.
• Green Lot economy parking costs a flat $20/day and serves both terminals via a free shuttle.
• Off-site lots on Triply run about $10 to $12/day (the Marriott's rate is before about 27% tax), and every lot has a free 24/7 shuttle. They are usually the cheapest option for multi-day trips. Valet Connections has a 2-day minimum and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville a 3-day minimum.
• No valet parking is available at Evans Terminal. Valet is McNamara Terminal only.
• Active road construction on Dingell Drive through 2027 may cause delays, so allow extra drive time.

Compare DTW North Terminal parking rates from about $10/day before tax on Triply and lock in your spot before you fly.

What Is the North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

The Evans Terminal — widely searched as the "North Terminal" — is one of two passenger terminals at Detroit Metro Airport. It handles all non-Delta and non-SkyTeam flights, operating out of Concourse D. If you're flying Southwest, American, United, JetBlue, Alaska, Frontier, Spirit, Lufthansa, or Sun Country, Evans Terminal is your terminal.

The name change from North Terminal to Evans Terminal is official, but many travelers still search for "north terminal" when planning their trip. The Wayne County Airport Authority completed the renaming, but signage on some older maps still shows "North." If you see signs for Evans Terminal on the road, you're in the right place.

Evans Terminal sits on the north side of the airport complex. You cannot walk between Evans and the McNamara Terminal — the two terminals are separate buildings connected only by the free airport shuttle. Check the official Evans Terminal map to find your concourse and gate before you arrive.

What Are Your Parking Options at DTW North Terminal?

Evans Terminal travelers have four main parking options. Each works differently depending on your trip length, budget, and vehicle size.

Big Blue Deck — The Dedicated Evans Terminal Garage

The Big Blue Deck is the on-airport parking garage built specifically to serve Evans Terminal. You can walk directly from the deck to the terminal via a skywalk connection, making it the fastest option for Evans Terminal passengers. Most garage levels have a 7-foot height limit. Van-accessible spaces (up to 8 ft 2 in) are available on Level 1, Zones A and B.

Green Lot — Economy Surface Parking

The Green Lot is DTW's economy surface parking area. It costs a flat $20 per 24 hours — cheaper than the Big Blue Deck's long-term rate. The trade-off is a free shuttle ride to the terminal instead of a skywalk walk. The Green Lot serves both terminals, so Evans Terminal passengers do get shuttle service here. Vehicles taller than 8 ft 2 in must use the Green Lot, as both garages restrict oversized vehicles.

Off-Site Lots Near DTW

Triply sells four private lots near DTW, each with a free 24/7 shuttle to the airport. They are usually the cheapest options for multi-day trips. Valet Connections has a 2-day minimum and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville a 3-day minimum. Bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. For full details on each off-site option, see our guide to airport parking near DTW.

No Valet at Evans Terminal

Valet parking at DTW is only available at McNamara Terminal. If you want valet, you'd need to drop off there and take the free airport shuttle to Evans — which adds travel time and is not practical. Evans Terminal travelers should use the Big Blue Deck or an off-site option instead.

How Much Does DTW North Terminal Parking Cost in 2026?

On-airport rates come from metroairport.com (verified October 2026) and carry a 2.65% card processing fee per transaction. Triply lot rates are about-per-day figures for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. Triply does not sell the on-airport garages or the Green Lot; you pay for those at the airport.

A 7-night trip illustrates the savings clearly. On-airport, 7 nights bills 8 days: $184 at the Big Blue Deck long-term rate and $160 at the Green Lot (both before the card fee). Triply checkouts for the same trip run from $92.93 at Wyndham Garden Romulus to $104.54 at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott (tax included, so the Marriott is the dearest of the four). That is about $79 to $91 less than the Big Blue Deck and $55 to $67 less than the Green Lot. For Valet Connections ($94.00) and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville ($96.60), most of the total is paid at the lot. For detailed rate breakdowns across all DTW options, see the full Detroit airport parking rates guide.

How Do You Get from North Terminal Parking to Your Gate?

Your route from parking to your Evans Terminal gate depends on which lot you use. Here's a step-by-step breakdown for each option.

From the Big Blue Deck

1. Enter the Big Blue Deck from the airport access road — follow signs for Evans Terminal Parking.
2. Take the elevator or stairs to the skywalk level.
3. Walk the covered skywalk directly into Evans Terminal, Concourse D.
4. Proceed to security and your gate.

From the Green Lot

1. Park in the Green Lot and note your space number.
2. Take the free airport shuttle — tell the driver you need Evans Terminal.
3. The shuttle drops you at the Ground Transportation Center at Evans Terminal.
4. Enter the terminal, check in, and head to security.

From an Off-Site Lot

1. Check in on arrival. Marriott and Wyndham Garden Romulus use the front desk for a parking pass (at the Marriott, park in any space not marked "Reserved"). Bring your reservation to Valet Connections. At Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville, arrive at least 15 minutes before your shuttle.
2. Take the free shuttle to the airport: Valet Connections runs every 10-15 minutes, Wyndham Garden Romulus runs every hour, Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville runs on the hour, and the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott is on demand with about a 30-minute wait (call ahead).
3. On your return, go to the designated shuttle pick-up area and call your lot: Marriott (734) 729-7555, Wyndham Garden Romulus (734) 728-2800, Valet Connections (734) 992-4946, Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville (734) 888-4343.

Before you head to security, review TSA security screening guidelines so you know what to expect at Concourse D. If you travel frequently, enrolling in TSA PreCheck can cut security wait times significantly — especially useful during busy Southwest and American Airlines morning rushes at Evans Terminal.

Is Off-Site Parking Near DTW North Terminal Worth It?

For most Evans Terminal travelers staying two or more days, off-site parking delivers better value than parking on-airport. Off-site lots on Triply run about $10 to $12/day, compared with $23/day for the Big Blue Deck long-term section and $20/day at the Green Lot. Per day, Wyndham Garden Romulus (about $11) is roughly 52% less than the Big Blue Deck, Valet Connections (about $12) roughly 49% less, and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville (about $12) roughly 47% less. The Marriott's about $10 rate is before tax; with tax its 7-night checkout is $104.54, so compare it on totals.

The main trade-off is time. The Big Blue Deck skywalk gets you inside Evans Terminal in minutes. Off-site shuttle waits vary: Valet Connections runs every 10-15 minutes, Wyndham Garden Romulus and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville run hourly, and the Marriott is on demand with about a 30-minute wait. For a very short trip, the on-airport garage may be worth the premium, and the minimum stays (2 days at Valet Connections, 3 days at Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville) can rule those two lots out. For anything longer, the math shifts quickly toward off-site.

All four off-site lots on Triply offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in and a free 24/7 shuttle. Valet Connections has the most frequent shuttle at every 10-15 minutes. Wyndham Garden Romulus and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville run hourly, and the Marriott runs on demand. Triply sells parking only at these lots, not hotel rooms.

Where Is the Cell Phone Lot for DTW North Terminal Pick-Ups?

DTW has two free cell phone lots — one on each side of the airport. The DTW North Cell Phone Lot is the one closest to Evans Terminal and is the right choice for picking up passengers flying into Concourse D. The DTW South Cell Phone Lot sits on eastbound Eureka Road, west of John Dingell Drive, and is closer to McNamara Terminal.

Cell phone lots are free to use. Wait in the lot until your passenger texts or calls that their bags are ready. Then pull forward to the Evans Terminal curbside arrivals area to pick them up. Do not wait at the curb — airport staff will move you along quickly during busy periods.

If you're picking up someone from Evans Terminal, stick to the North Cell Phone Lot. Using the South lot will add extra drive time to loop around the airport. For real-time traffic conditions on Dingell Drive, check the Waze live traffic map before heading out — the ongoing $85.5 million Dingell Drive Tunnels and Roadway Rehabilitation project (funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) is running through 2027 and can cause lane closures and delays.

What Are the Best Tips for Detroit Airport Parking North Terminal?

These tips apply specifically to Evans Terminal travelers and are drawn from verified airport data and common traveler experience at DTW.

• Know your airline before you park. Evans Terminal serves Southwest, American, United, JetBlue, Alaska, Frontier, Spirit, Lufthansa, and Sun Country. If you're flying Delta or a SkyTeam partner, you need McNamara Terminal and a different garage.
• Use the Big Blue Deck skywalk if speed matters. The covered skywalk from the Big Blue Deck into Evans Terminal saves you 10–20 minutes compared to waiting for a shuttle.
• Check your vehicle height before choosing a garage. The Big Blue Deck maxes out at 7 ft 0 in for most levels. Van-accessible spaces (up to 8 ft 2 in) are on Level 1, Zones A and B. Taller vehicles must use the Green Lot.
• Book off-site lots in advance. Valet Connections requires a 2-day minimum and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville requires 3 days. Part of the price at both is paid at the lot, so bring your reservation.
• Allow extra drive time through 2027. The Dingell Drive construction project causes intermittent lane closures. Arrive at DTW at least 15–20 minutes earlier than you normally would during peak hours.
• Plan for the Marriott's on-demand shuttle. It runs with an estimated 30-minute wait. After you collect your bags, go to the designated shuttle pick-up area and call (734) 729-7555.
• Use the 24-hour parking hotline if you have questions: (800) 642-1978. The Wayne County Airport Authority staffs it around the clock.
• Card payments carry a 2.65% processing fee at all on-airport facilities, per metroairport.com. The Green Lot is card-only, so bring a card regardless.

For longer trips, the Green Lot's flat $20/day rate beats the Big Blue Deck's $23/day and saves you $21 over a week. If you want the cheapest option and are comfortable with a shuttle, the Green Lot is a strong choice. For a full comparison of economy and long-term options across all DTW lots, the Detroit Metro Airport parking long term guide covers every scenario in depth.

Ready to lock in your spot? Compare DTW Evans Terminal parking options on Triply. Rates start at about $10/day before tax, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.