Detroit Airport Parking Rates: Full Guide for 2026

Detroit airport parking rates at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $20/day at the economy Green Lot to $51/day for valet. Off-site lots bookable on Triply run about $10 to $12/day before tax. On-airport figures come from metroairport.com (verified October 2026). This guide covers every facility, every fee, and every hidden cost so you know exactly what you'll pay before you park. For a broader overview, see the Complete DTW Airport Parking Guide.

• Cheapest on-airport option: Green Lot at $20/day flat, card only, with a free shuttle to both terminals.
• Lowest off-site base rate: Detroit Metro Airport Marriott at about $10/day plus about 27% tax. Wyndham Garden Romulus has the lowest 7-night checkout of the four off-site lots, at $92.93.
• Hidden fee to know: A 2.65% card processing fee applies to every on-airport transaction. It adds about $4.24 to a week in the Green Lot.
• Terminal matters: McNamara Garage serves Delta/SkyTeam flyers; Big Blue Deck serves Evans Terminal (Alaska, American, Southwest, United, and more).
• 7-night savings: Off-site lots cost $92.93 to $104.54 for a Nov 2 to 9 stay vs. $160 for the cheapest on-airport option, a difference of up to $67.
• Construction alert: Dingell Drive roadway work continues through 2027, so allow extra drive time.

Compare DTW off-site parking lots from about $10/day before tax on Triply, with free cancellation and a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Official Detroit Airport Parking Rates for 2026

The Wayne County Airport Authority publishes all on-airport rates at metroairport.com/parking. Every rate below is verified as of October 14, 2026. A 2.65% card processing fee is added to every transaction — this is not optional and is not shown in the base rate. The Green Lot and valet are card-only; cash acceptance at other facilities is not confirmed on the official page.

On-airport rates shown are the daily maximum before the card fee. Off-site rates are daily rates before tax for a 7-day stay booked ahead, and they change by date. Real 7-night checkout totals, which add lot fees and tax (about 27% at the Marriott), are in the second table below. All four off-site lots offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

What Fees Are Added on Top of the Base Rate?

The headline rate is rarely the total you pay. At DTW, several fees can push your final bill higher than expected. Knowing them in advance prevents surprises at the exit lane.

On-Airport Hidden Costs

• 2.65% card processing fee: Applied per transaction at every on-airport facility. On a 7-night Green Lot stay ($160 base), that's about $4.24 extra. On a week of McNamara valet ($408 base), it adds $10.81.
• Partial day billing: Every facility charges a full additional day for any partial 24-hour period. Leave at hour 25 and you owe two full days.
• No weekly rates posted: The official metroairport.com parking pages list daily rates only, so a week is the daily rate times the days billed. A 7-night trip bills 8 days.

Off-Site Fees (Triply Lots)

• Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: The base rate of about $10/day looks lowest, but about 27% tax is added at checkout. The Nov 2 to 9 total came to $104.54, the highest of the four off-site lots.
• Wyndham Garden Romulus: The same week came to $92.93 including fees and tax, the lowest of the four.
• Valet Connections: A 2-day minimum applies, and you should book at least 1 hour ahead. Of the $94.00 total for 7 nights, $82.00 is paid at the lot and the rest online. Late pickups are charged.
• Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville: A 3-day minimum applies. The lot is 7.1 miles from DTW, the farthest of the four. Of the $96.60 total for 7 nights, $83.65 is paid at the lot.
• Fees and tax: Checkout totals include lot fees and tax where they apply, and they are shown before you confirm.

The Marriott's base rate is the lowest of the four, but once tax is added its checkout total is the highest. Compare lots on the 7-night totals in the table below, not on the daily rate alone.

Detroit Airport Parking Rates by Day — Cheapest to Dearest

Based on the verified November 2–9, 2026 scenario (8 billing days, since partial days count as full), here is what each option actually costs for a one-week trip. On-airport totals use the official daily maximum before the 2.65% card fee. Off-site totals are the live Triply checkout including taxes and lot fees.

The four Triply off-site lots cost about $55 to $67 less than the Green Lot for a week-long trip, and about 43% to 49% less than the Big Blue Deck long-term rate, based on the verified November 2026 scenario above (on-airport totals are before the 2.65% card fee). For a deeper look at the Green Lot's shuttle system and whether it's worth it for shorter stays, read the DTW Airport Green Lot guide.

How Do Hourly and Overnight DTW Parking Rates Work?

Short-term parking at DTW uses a progressive rate ladder — you pay more per hour the longer you stay, up to a daily cap. Once you hit the cap, any additional time within that 24-hour window costs nothing extra. A second 24-hour period restarts the clock.

Short-Term Rate Ladder (McNamara and Big Blue Deck)

Both garages share the same short-term entry pricing, per the official airport page (verified October 2026):

• First 30 minutes: $4
• Up to 1 hour: $6
• Up to 2 hours: $8
• 10–24 hours (Big Blue Deck short-term): $43 cap
• 10–24 hours (McNamara short-term): $44 cap

The long-term sections of each garage reach their daily cap earlier. The Big Blue Deck long-term section caps at $23 after 5 hours. The McNamara long-term section caps at $32 after 7 hours. If you're staying more than one night, those long-term rates apply — each additional or partial 24-hour period resets at the same daily max.

Valet Parking Rate Ladder (McNamara Terminal only)

• 0–2 hours: $12
• 3 hours: $16
• Each additional hour adds $4 up to 11 hours
• 11–24 hours: $51 cap
• Each additional 24-hour period: $51

Valet is available at the McNamara Terminal only. Follow signs for Departures and Valet Parking. It's the most expensive option on paper, but it's genuinely useful if you're flying Delta and value a quick, covered drop-off on a winter morning.

What About Overnight Parking?

Staying overnight at any DTW garage simply means you hit the 24-hour daily cap. In the Green Lot, that's a flat $20 — no ladder, no partial rates. It's the simplest structure of all the on-airport options. If you arrive at 9 PM and leave the next morning, you pay $20 flat (plus the 2.65% card fee). A second overnight adds another $20. The Green Lot requires the free airport shuttle to reach both terminals, so factor in extra time — especially during the ongoing Dingell Drive construction, which may slow access roads through 2027. Before you drive, check real-time traffic on Waze to spot any lane closures early.

Which Terminal Are You Flying From — And Does It Change Your Rate?

Yes, your terminal affects which parking facilities are most practical — and in some cases, which ones are actually available to you.

• McNamara Terminal (Concourses A, B, C): Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, WestJet. Use the McNamara Garage (long-term $32/day, short-term $44/day) or McNamara Valet ($51/day). The garage connects directly to the terminal.
• Evans Terminal / Concourse D: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United Airlines. Use the Big Blue Deck (long-term $23/day, short-term $43/day). The deck connects directly to Evans Terminal.
• Green Lot: Serves both terminals via the free airport shuttle. You cannot walk between McNamara and Evans, so the shuttle is the only link. If your terminal changes at the last minute, the Green Lot still works.
• Off-site lots: All four Triply lots run a free shuttle to the airport. Confirm your terminal with your airline before the shuttle drops you off.

The ExpressTram inside McNamara Terminal's Concourse A moves you between concourses within that terminal only — it does not connect to Evans. For height restrictions: most garage areas max out at 7 feet. Van-accessible spaces go up to 8 feet 2 inches at McNamara Level 2 (near the B elevators) and Big Blue Deck Level 1 (Zones A and B). Vehicles over 8 feet 2 inches must use the Green Lot.

What Are the Cheapest Detroit Airport Parking Rates Overall?

The lowest base rate at DTW belongs to the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott at about $10/day, but about 27% tax is added, so its 7-night checkout ($104.54) is the highest of the four off-site lots. Wyndham Garden Romulus (about $11/day) has the lowest 7-night checkout at $92.93. For a 7-night trip, all four Triply off-site lots cost less than the Green Lot, the cheapest on-airport option. For a 1-day trip, note that Valet Connections has a 2-day minimum and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville a 3-day minimum.

For short airport stops, the cell phone lots are completely free. DTW operates two: the DTW North Cell Phone Lot and the DTW South Cell Phone Lot. The South lot sits on eastbound Eureka Road, west of John Dingell Drive. These are for waiting to pick up arriving passengers — not for trip parking. The airport's 24-hour parking status hotline is (800) 642-1978 if you need real-time lot availability.

Rideshare is worth a mention here. A round-trip UberX between DTW and downtown Detroit typically runs $60–$100 for two people. For trips under three or four days, that can beat even the cheapest parking lot. For longer trips, off-site parking wins. The airport parking near DTW guide walks through exactly when rideshare vs. parking makes more financial sense, including shuttle logistics for each off-site lot.

Fine Print: Lost Tickets, Disputes, and What to Bring

A few practical details rarely covered elsewhere — but worth knowing before you pull into any DTW lot.

Lost Tickets

The official metroairport.com parking pages do not publish a specific lost-ticket fee, so check with the airport if you lose a ticket at a DTW garage. Keep your ticket safe. For an off-site lot booked on Triply, save your reservation to your phone or print it. Valet Connections asks for a copy so the correct amount is charged.

Bring Your Triply Reservation

Every off-site lot on Triply is booked in advance. Check-in differs by lot: at the Marriott you present your Parking Pass at the front desk, at Wyndham Garden Romulus you show your email confirmation at the front desk to get a parking pass, and Valet Connections asks for a copy of your reservation (phone or printed) so the right amount is charged. On return, call the lot from the pickup area rather than just waiting at the curb. Each lot has its own procedure:

• Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: From the designated shuttle pick-up area, call (734) 729-7555. The shuttle runs on demand 24/7 with an estimated 30-minute wait.
• Wyndham Garden Romulus: Go to the designated hotel shuttle area and call the front desk at (734) 728-2800 to schedule pickup. The shuttle runs every hour, 24/7.
• Valet Connections: Airport pickups are on demand, so call (734) 992-4946 when you land. The shuttle runs 24 hours, every 10 to 15 minutes.
• Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville: Pickups from the airport are on call at (734) 888-4343. The shuttle to the airport leaves every hour on the hour, 24 hours a day, so arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Flight Delays and Overage Charges

If your return flight is delayed, on-airport garages simply add another day (or partial day) to your bill at the same daily rate. There's no penalty beyond the standard per-day charge. For off-site lots, call the lot if your return is significantly delayed. Valet Connections, for example, charges accordingly if you pick up later than your reservation states. Triply bookings can't be modified, but you can cancel for free with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

EV Charging and ADA Parking

EV charging stations are available at DTW at standard parking rates — no added fee for the charge itself. All long-term parking areas offer ADA-accessible spaces. If you need van-accessible parking above 8 feet 2 inches, the Green Lot is the only on-airport option with no height restriction. For more detail on EV station locations, the ChargeHub DTW listing has confirmed charger locations. Reviewing TSA security screening guidelines before your trip can also save time — knowing what to remove before the checkpoint shaves minutes off your terminal walk.

How to Lock In the Best Detroit Airport Parking Rates

The most reliable way to cut detroit airport parking rates is to book an off-site lot before your trip. Triply sells four off-site lots near DTW, each with a free shuttle and free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Check each lot's shuttle schedule and minimum stay before you book: Valet Connections has a 2-day minimum and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville a 3-day minimum, and for both most of the price is paid at the lot. On-airport parking is paid at the airport, not through Triply.

Booking early matters most during peak travel periods: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break. The $85.5 million Dingell Drive construction project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, runs through 2027 and can slow airport access during peak periods. Build in extra drive time and check Waze live traffic before heading out. For more on discount codes and coupons, see the Detroit Metro airport parking coupons guide.

Compare the four DTW off-site lots on Triply from about $10/day before tax, and lock in your rate before your trip.