Minneapolis-St Paul Airport (MSP) Parking

To pick up an arriving passenger at MSP Airport, you have two options: either use the Cell Phone Lot on Post Road and wait until your party has collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb, or you can park in the short-term ramp and meet your party either (in both terminals) at pre-security caffee shops or the baggage claim, or (at Lindbergh Terminal) in the ticketing lobby at the Houlihan's restaurant.

Parking Options at Minneapolis-St. Paul International:  Note that parking at Lindbergh Terminal is available at green, gold, blue & red ramps located inside the square surrounding Concourses C & D to G, and accessible via Glumack Drive, a left-lane exit from Hwy 5.  Also, Concourses C & G are connected by airbridge, the center of which is directly accessible from the Red & Blue parking ramps (security check can be done right there).
1. Covered Short-term parking (under nine hours) is available at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals, and those facilities are connected to the terminals via the Tram Level at the Lindbergh Terminal and via a skyway at the Humphrey Terminal.
2. Covered General parking (over nine hours) is available at Lindbergh Terminal's general parking ramps. The Green and Gold General parking ramps are connected to the terminal via enclosed skyways on Level 2. From the Red and Blue ramps, take the underground tram from Level T to the terminal.
3. The multi-level MSP Value Parking saves you money and it is connected to the Humphrey terminal via an enclosed skyway on Level 2 and to the Lindbergh Terminal via light rail. The new ramp is next to the Humphrey Terminal light rail station offering free and quick connection to the Lindbergh Terminal.
4. Valet Parking: Only available at Lindbergh - it provides maximum service and convenience at reasonable cost. Follow the inbound roadway past the exit to Short-term and General Parking, past the rental car return ramp. Follow the overhead directional signs and exit the inbound roadway to the left at the valet service entrance. From the terminal: take an elevator or escalator to Level T. An electronic check-in kiosk for Delta  customers is located in the Valet lounge.

For more parking information call 1-877-359-7275.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Minneapolis-St Paul 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 Minneapolis-St Paul airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for MSP 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.