Detroit Metropolitian Airport (DTW) Parking

If you need to pick up a passenger from the Airport, use one of the free Cell Phone Waiting Lots located near the Airport entrances from  I-94 and I-275--stay with your car until your party calls you to be picked up at the curb. The passenger bridge on the upper level leads to parking and ground transportation center.

Other Parking options at the McNamara and at the North Terminal vicinity: (The parking hotline 24/7 is 800-642-1968)
1. The McNamara parking garage with 11,500 spaces offers Short- and Long-term, as well as Valet parking. Luggage check-in service and E-Ticket kiosks are on level 6. An enclosed pedestrian bridge connects the garage and the terminal on level 6 of the garage.
2. The North Terminal's Big Blue Deck, connected to the North Terminal via moving walkway on Level 4, with 6,500 spaces, offers short- & long-term parking,  while  the small closeby Green Lot offers long-term parking. (The yellow lot has been closed). A free shuttle service is available from the Big Blue to the McNamara Terminal's ground transportation center - look for 'Terminal to Terminal /Big Blue Deck Shuttle (tel.. 800-377-1032).

Payment options: The '1,2,3 Park' automated entry/exit system is now available to everyone at the Yellow and Green Lots, Blue Deck and Short-Term parking areas, and at McNamara Terminal Parking Garage.
Free Plug-in Electric Vehicle charging stations: 2 on level 8 of McNamara parking deck; 2 on level 4 of Big Blue Deck by the North Terminal.

For more parking information, call the DTW parking hotline at 1-800-642-1978

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Detroit Metropolitian 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 Detroit Metropolitian airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for DTW 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.