Parking options at Des Moines Airport: (All surface lots can be accessed from: Economy 3 & Surface parking - Duck Pond Rd.; Airport Lot 2 from Fleur Drive.
1. The North & South Garages have skywalks to the main terminal area. Short-term parking is on the lower level of the North Garage
2. Surface Parking, an economy lot for long-term parking, is beween Duck Pond Rd. & Fleur Drive.
3. 'Airport 2' economy parking lot for long-term parking,  fully-automated, is across from Fleur Drive, just south of the Holiday Inn.
4. Economy 3 parking lot for long-term parking, with 370 spaces, is located just south of the Terminal and within easy walk,

All Economy parking lots are available 24/7, with ample handicap spaces in all areas, offering frequent shuttle bus service at their shelters to the passsenger terminal.

Payment Options: The parking ramp is open 24/7. Attended exit booths accept cash and major credit cards. Automated Express Lanes accept credit cards only.  Airport 2 Economy Lot accepts credit/debit cards only.

For more parking information call AMPCO at 515-256-5045

Short Term Parking

At the lower level of the North Garage.

Rates:
Each Hour : $ 2
Daily Maximum : $ 12

Long Term Parking

At the North Garage, levels 2, 3 and 4; and at the South Garage, levels 1,2,3 and 4.

Rates:
Each Hour : $ 2
Daily Maximum : $ 5

Economy Parking Airport 2

Entrance is opposite Economy Parking, on Fleur Drive. Free shuttle service.

Rates:
Each Hour : $ 2
Daily Maximum : $ 6

Handicap Parking

At Des Moines Airport, wheelchairs are available and passengers with disabilities can use the system themselves.
Passengers with disabilities can take their survice animals with them with no cost.
For more information, please contact  your airline.

Payment Options Parking

Staffed exit booths accept cash, as well as major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Automated Express Lanes also accept credit cards or cash. The Airport parking ramp is open 24/7.

Cell Phone Lot Parking

Free Cell Phone Lot - is within the Economy Lot and perfect for picking up passengers: Wait until your party has collected their luggage and calls you to pick you up at the curb. No not leave your car unattended.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Des Moines airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Des Moines airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for DSM Airport.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.