Detroit Metro Airport Parking Long Term: Rates & Lots 2026

Detroit metro airport parking long term is any stay of more than a few hours at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with dedicated long-term lots priced from $20/day on-airport and from about $10/day (before tax) at off-site lots bookable on Triply. The Complete DTW Airport Parking Guide covers all parking options at a glance, but this article goes deep on the long-term-specific details: exact rates, week-by-week cost breakdowns, shuttle schedules, height restrictions, and how to pick the right lot for your trip. On-airport rates below are verified from metroairport.com and off-site rates from live Triply search data as of October 2026.

• Cheapest on-airport long-term option: Green Lot at $20/day flat, served by a free shuttle to both terminals.
• Lowest off-site rate: Detroit Metro Airport Marriott at about $10/day before tax. With about 27% tax its 7-night checkout is $104.54, the highest of the four off-site lots. Wyndham Garden Romulus has the lowest 7-night checkout at $92.93.
• For a 7-night stay, off-site lots on Triply cost about $55 to $67 less than the Green Lot ($160) and about $79 to $91 less than Big Blue Deck long-term ($184).
• Seven-night stay (8 billed days): Green Lot $160 | Big Blue Deck $184 | McNamara $256 | Wyndham Garden Romulus $92.93 | Valet Connections $94.00 | Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville $96.60 | Marriott $104.54.
• Minimum stay requirements apply at two off-site lots: Valet Connections (2-day min) and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville (3-day min).
• Credit card processing fee: On-airport lots charge a 2.65% surcharge per transaction, which adds up on long stays.
• Active road construction on Dingell Drive through 2027, so allow extra drive time to the airport.

Compare DTW long-term parking from about $10/day (before tax) on Triply and lock in your spot before your trip.

Detroit Metro Airport Parking Long Term: All Options at a Glance (2026)

DTW offers three dedicated long-term lots on-airport and four bookable off-site lots through Triply. On-airport rates are per 24-hour period per metroairport.com and are paid at the airport, not through Triply. Off-site rates are the daily rate for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date (verified October 2026).

The on-airport garages charge a 2.65% credit card processing fee on every transaction, per the Wayne County Airport Authority. Green Lot and valet parking are card-only. For a 7-night stay (8 billed days), that fee adds roughly $4.24 at the Green Lot, small individually but worth factoring in for longer trips. Off-site lots booked through Triply show their own fees and tax at checkout: the Marriott lot carries approximately 27% tax on top of its base rate, Wyndham Garden Romulus about 6%, and Valet Connections and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville none.

Which Terminal Are You Flying From? It Changes Your Best Lot

Your airline determines which terminal you use, and that directly affects which long-term lot makes the most sense. DTW has two separate terminals — and you cannot walk between them. You must use the free airport shuttle.

• McNamara Terminal (Concourses A, B, C): Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, WestJet. Best on-airport option: McNamara Long-Term Garage ($32/day), which connects directly to the terminal.
• Evans Terminal / Concourse D: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United Airlines. Best on-airport option: Big Blue Deck Long-Term ($23/day), attached to Evans Terminal.
• Green Lot: Serves both terminals via a free shuttle. Saves $3 to $12/day over the garages, but adds shuttle time each way.
• All four off-site Triply lots have a free shuttle to the airport. Confirm your terminal with the driver or when you call for pickup.

If you fly Delta from McNamara Terminal and want to skip the shuttle entirely, the McNamara Garage is the most seamless option. If you're on American, Southwest, or United out of Evans Terminal, the Big Blue Deck is the most convenient on-airport choice at $9/day less than McNamara long-term. For the deepest dive on how each terminal affects your total cost, see our guide on Detroit airport parking rates for 2026.

What Does a Full Week of Detroit Metro Airport Parking Long Term Cost?

A 7-night trip (for example, November 2–9) means you're billed for 8 partial or full 24-hour periods, because each additional or partial day counts as a full day at on-airport lots. Here's the real cost for each long-term option, based on published rates (verified October 2026).

Based on our analysis, the Wyndham Garden Romulus saves $67 over the Green Lot for a one-week trip, a 42% reduction in parking cost. Compared to McNamara Long-Term, the savings reach over $163 for the same 7-night stay. The Marriott's base rate is the lowest, but the ~27% tax brings its checkout to $104.54, the highest of the four off-site lots (still about $55 less than the Green Lot). With Valet Connections and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville, part of the price is paid at the lot. Always check the final checkout price on Triply before booking.

Are There Weekly or Discounted Rates for Long Stays at DTW?

No. As of 2026, the Wayne County Airport Authority does not publish a weekly flat rate or extended-stay discount for any on-airport long-term facility. Every additional or partial 24-hour period is billed at the standard daily rate. There are no published monthly or multi-week caps on metroairport.com.

Off-site lots booked through Triply work the same way: the daily rate multiplies by the number of billed days. The difference is that off-site daily rates start significantly lower, so the savings compound over time. A 14-night trip (15 billed days) at the Wyndham Garden Romulus (about $11/day) costs roughly $165 before tax, versus $300 at the Green Lot for the same period. For details on how to find discounts and coupon strategies, check our guide on Detroit Metro airport parking coupons and deals for 2026.

How Do Partial Days Work?

At on-airport lots, any partial 24-hour period counts as a full day. So if you park for 25 hours, you pay for two days. This matters most for short multi-day trips. A 3-night trip (4 billed days) costs $80 at the Green Lot, $92 at Big Blue Deck, and $128 at McNamara Long-Term. Off-site lots follow a similar billing model — check your booking confirmation for exact terms.

Short Multi-Day Trips: Minimum Stays and What They Mean for You

Not all long-term options are available for every trip length. Two off-site lots on Triply have minimum stay requirements that affect short trips.

• Valet Connections: 2-day minimum, and book at least 1 hour ahead. Rules out a single-day trip.
• Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville: 3-day minimum. Best suited for trips of 3 nights or longer.
• Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: No stated minimum. On-demand shuttle is available 24/7.
• Wyndham Garden Romulus: No stated minimum. Hourly shuttle runs 24/7.
• Green Lot, Big Blue Deck, McNamara: No minimum stay. Drive in anytime.

For a 2-night trip, the Wyndham Garden Romulus (about $11/day x 3 billed days = about $33 before tax) beats the Green Lot ($60 for 3 billed days) by nearly half. For a 3-night trip, all four off-site lots are available, and all cost less than the cheapest on-airport option.

How Do Vehicle Height Restrictions Work Across DTW Long-Term Lots?

Height restrictions are a real concern at DTW's covered garages — and no competitor article consolidates all the rules in one place. Here's what the airport publishes, per metroairport.com (verified October 2026).

• McNamara Garage and Big Blue Deck (standard areas): Maximum vehicle height 7 ft 0 in. Most sedans, SUVs, and crossovers fit.
• Van-accessible spaces (up to 8 ft 2 in): McNamara Level 2, near the B elevators. Big Blue Deck Level 1, Zones A and B.
• Vehicles over 8 ft 2 in: Green Lot only.
• Off-site lots (Marriott, Wyndham, Valet Connections, Hampton): None of the four is a covered garage. Valet Connections and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville list no extra charge for full-size vans, pickup trucks and large SUVs. Call the lot if your vehicle is unusually tall.

If you drive a full-size van, a truck with a topper, or an RV-style vehicle, your on-airport option is the Green Lot. Valet Connections and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville list no extra charge for full-size vans, pickup trucks and large SUVs, at a lower daily rate, so they are worth a look too. Confirm your vehicle's size with the lot before you book.

Shuttle Service: What to Expect at Each DTW Long-Term Lot

A free shuttle is available at the Green Lot and at all four off-site lots Triply sells, while the two garages connect to the terminals. But the frequency and pickup process vary significantly. This is the detail that most travelers overlook when choosing a lot.

On-Airport Shuttle (Green Lot)

The Green Lot is served by the free airport shuttle, which connects to the Ground Transportation Center at both McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal. The exact frequency is not published on metroairport.com, so build in extra time when timing your departure from the lot. The 24-hour parking hotline is (800) 642-1978.

On-Airport Garages (Big Blue Deck and McNamara)

The Big Blue Deck is physically connected to Evans Terminal — no shuttle needed for most travelers. The McNamara Garage is connected directly to the McNamara Terminal. These are the most seamless options for travelers who want to walk from car to check-in without waiting for a bus.

Off-Site Shuttle Schedules (Triply Lots)

• Valet Connections: Free shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. Airport pickups on demand: call 734-992-4946. The most frequent off-site shuttle.
• Wyndham Garden Romulus: Free shuttle every hour, 24/7. On return, go to the designated hotel shuttle area and call the front desk at (734) 728-2800 to schedule pickup.
• Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville: Free shuttle every hour, on the hour, 24 hours. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shuttle time. Pickups from the airport are on call: (734) 888-4343.
• Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: Free shuttle on demand, 24/7. Estimated wait: about 30 minutes. Call (734) 729-7555 from the designated shuttle pick-up area, both to go to the airport and to come back.

For travelers on early-morning or late-night flights, Valet Connections offers the most frequent service with the least waiting. For a full comparison of how each shuttle pickup actually works, our guide on airport parking near DTW walks through the step-by-step pickup process at each lot.

What About the Credit Card Processing Fee at DTW Long-Term Parking?

On-airport lots at DTW charge a 2.65% credit card processing fee per transaction, per the Wayne County Airport Authority. The Green Lot and valet parking are card-only — you cannot pay cash there. For longer stays, this fee adds a meaningful amount to your total.

• 7-night Green Lot stay ($160): Fee adds ~$4.24, total ~$164.24
• 7-night Big Blue Deck ($184): Fee adds ~$4.88, total ~$188.88
• 7-night McNamara Long-Term ($256): Fee adds ~$6.78, total ~$262.78

Off-site lots booked through Triply show their fees and tax in the checkout total. With Valet Connections and Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville, most of the price is paid at the lot rather than online (for 7 nights, $82.00 of $94.00 and $83.65 of $96.60). Check your confirmation so you know what is due at pickup.

How Early Should You Book DTW Long-Term Parking?

Triply sells off-site lots only. On-airport parking at DTW is paid at the airport, and you can call the 24-hour parking hotline at (800) 642-1978 with questions about the garages and Green Lot. During peak travel periods such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break and summer weekends, plan to arrive with extra time.

Off-site lots on Triply can be booked in advance. All four lots at DTW offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so there is little risk in booking early. If your plans change, cancel before then. Valet Connections needs to be booked at least 1 hour ahead.

Driving to DTW: Construction and Road Conditions in 2026

The $85.5 million Dingell Drive Tunnels and Roadway Rehabilitation project — funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — is active through 2027. This affects the main airport access road and may cause temporary lane closures and detours. Both terminals remain fully operational, and no parking facility closures are expected. However, drive times to the airport can be longer than usual during peak periods.

DTW is located in Romulus, MI, approximately 21 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. The main approach routes are Interstate 94 (east-west) and Interstate 275 (north-south bypass). Before heading out, check real-time traffic on Waze to avoid construction delays. Build in an extra 15–20 minutes during busy travel periods, and at least 10 minutes beyond that if you're using the Green Lot shuttle or an off-site lot shuttle.

Step-by-Step: How to Use DTW Long-Term Parking for the First Time

1. Choose your lot. Match your airline to your terminal (McNamara for Delta/SkyTeam; Evans for all others). Then decide: on-airport garage for convenience, Green Lot for on-airport savings, or off-site for the lowest rates.
2. Book in advance if going off-site. Search and book through Triply's DTW parking search. You'll get a confirmation with shuttle instructions. All four lots offer free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.
3. Allow enough drive time. Check traffic on Waze before you leave, especially during Dingell Drive construction. Add 15 to 20 minutes as a buffer.
4. For on-airport lots, enter the garage or Green Lot, take a ticket at the gate, and park. Keep your ticket, you'll need it to pay on exit.
5. For off-site lots, follow your confirmation instructions. At Valet Connections, bring your reservation (phone or printed) so the right amount is charged. At Wyndham Garden Romulus, check in at the front desk with your email confirmation to get a parking pass. At the Marriott, show your Parking Pass at the front desk and park in any space not marked Reserved. Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville sends driving directions when you book.
6. Confirm your terminal with the shuttle driver. Tell them McNamara or Evans so they drop you at the right spot.
7. On return, collect your bags and call your off-site lot for pickup: Valet Connections 734-992-4946, the Marriott (734) 729-7555 (about a 30-minute wait), Wyndham Garden Romulus (734) 728-2800, or Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville (734) 888-4343.
8. At on-airport lots, take the lot shuttle or walk from the garage to your car. Pay at the exit gate by card (the Green Lot is card-only, and remember the 2.65% fee).

Follow TSA security screening guidelines when packing — knowing the rules in advance speeds up the checkpoint and gives you more flexibility with your parking-to-gate timeline. If you hold TSA PreCheck, you can cut security time significantly and arrive at DTW with a tighter buffer.

Extended Trips: Parking at DTW for Two Weeks or More

If you're planning a trip longer than two weeks, call the airport parking hotline at (800) 642-1978 to confirm current policies for on-airport lots. For off-site lots, contact the lot directly to confirm availability for stays longer than 14 days.

For a 14-night trip (15 billed days), the cost difference between on-airport and off-site is substantial. Based on published rates, the Green Lot would total $300, while the Wyndham Garden Romulus comes to roughly $164.85 before tax — a saving of over $135 for one trip. At that scale, the off-site shuttle inconvenience is a very small trade-off.

Is DTW Long-Term Parking Safe and Secure?

Security varies by facility, so compare the details before you book. Off-site lots on Triply each list their own security features.

• Valet Connections: 24/7 CCTV surveillance and a 24-hour front desk.
• Wyndham Garden Romulus: Well-lit lot with 24/7 surveillance.
• Detroit Metro Airport Marriott: Operated by Towne, with on-site staff and a 24/7 front desk.
• Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville: 24-hour front desk.

Each of these lots lists different security features, so pick the one that matches what matters most to you on a long trip. Valet Connections lists 24/7 CCTV plus a 24-hour front desk, and Wyndham Garden Romulus lists 24/7 surveillance in a well-lit lot.

Detroit Metro Airport Parking Long Term: Final Recommendations

For most travelers, the best detroit metro airport parking long term option depends on three things: your airline, your budget, and how much shuttle time you're comfortable with. Off-site lots bookable on Triply offer the strongest value: about $10 to $12/day (the Marriott's rate is before tax) versus $20 to $32/day on-airport, with free shuttles at every lot and free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

• Best value for 7+ nights: Wyndham Garden Romulus (lowest 7-night checkout at $92.93, hourly shuttle) or Valet Connections ($94.00, shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes, part of the price paid at the lot).
• Best for Delta / McNamara Terminal flyers who want no shuttle: McNamara Long-Term Garage ($32/day). Walk straight to check-in.
• Best on-airport budget option: Green Lot ($20/day). It serves both terminals and is the airport's option for vehicles over 8 ft 2 in.
• Best for oversized vehicles: Green Lot (on-airport) or Valet Connections / Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville (off-site, no extra charge for full-size vans, pickups and large SUVs).
• Best for early/late flights: Valet Connections, with shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Before you drive to DTW, check the official long-term parking page for any rate updates, and review the Dingell Drive construction status for road conditions. All on-airport rate data is sourced from metroairport.com (verified October 2026). Off-site rates are from live Triply search data and subject to change based on availability.

Find the best DTW long-term parking rate for your dates: compare all four lots from about $10/day (before tax) on Triply and reserve with free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.