CLE Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is CLE parking full right now?
All lots open · updated
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Smart Parking Garage$26/day 857 left
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Brown Lot$15/day Open
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Orange Lot$21/day Open
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Curbside Valet$37/day Open
From CLE's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which CLE lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at CLE?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Lot | $15 | Shuttle every 15 min |
| Orange Lot | $21 | Walk |
| Blue Lot covered | $24 | Walk |
| Smart Parking Garage covered | $26 | Walk |
| Premium Reserved Red Lot covered | $29 | Walk |
| Curbside Valet | $37 | Walk |
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · clevelandairport.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at CLE?
You don't have to. You can book ahead at Smart Parking Garage, Brown Lot, Premium Reserved Red Lot, Curbside Valet on the airport's site ↗. Booking ahead is worth it for holiday weeks, when lots near the terminal fill first.
Cheaper parking near CLE
- The Parking Spot CLE (formerly Park 'N Fly), 19000 Snow Rd 2.1 mi from $13.95/day
- CLE Airport Express Parking, 18100 Brookpark Rd 0.2 mi from $10.99/day
- CLEPark, 5775 Engle Rd, Brook Park from $12/day
- Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport, 7230 Engle Rd 4.4 mi from $9.99/day
- Cleveland Airport Marriott, 4277 W 150th St 3.4 mi from $10/day
Private operators, not affiliated with CLE. "From" prices as listed when checked Sep 29, 2026; not live.
CLE parking tips
Picking someone up?
Free cell phone waiting lot behind the Sheraton, next to the Orange Lot, reached from SR 237 South. It opened in April 2023. The official pickup page tells drivers to use the cell phone lots or the Smart Garage rather than wait at the arrivals curb. A second lot off Hotel Rd closed on Jan 2, 2024. Time limits are not published.
Good to know
- All CLE parking locations accept credit cards only (clevelandairport.com/parking-transportation/parking-map-locations)
- On-site parking is open 24/7 and run by Standard Parking, (216) 267-5030 (clevelandairport.com parking map page)
- Brown Lot costs $15/day drive-up or $13/day if reserved online (clevelandairport.com parking map page)
- Smart Garage reservations must be made 24 hours in advance (clevelandairport.com parking map page)
- The Premium Reserved Red Lot is reservation-only at $29/day (clevelandairport.com parking map page)
When should I leave for CLE?
Parking adds time: a shuttle lot can add 15–30 minutes before you reach security. Enter your flight and we'll time your departure with live traffic and today's TSA waits.
CLE parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at CLE per day?
From $15 per day at Brown Lot to $26 at Smart Parking Garage, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Sep 29, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at CLE?
On airport, Brown Lot at $15 per day (shuttle every 15 min to the terminal). Off airport, Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport, 7230 Engle Rd lists rates from $9.99 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at CLE?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Orange Lot costs about $63 and Brown Lot about $45. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at CLE without a reservation?
Yes. Drive-up parking is available; reservations are optional at Smart Parking Garage, Brown Lot, Premium Reserved Red Lot.
How do I get from Brown Lot to the terminal?
Shuttle every 15 min.
Is CLE parking full right now?
All lots open, per CLE's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at CLE?
Free cell phone waiting lot behind the Sheraton, next to the Orange Lot, reached from SR 237 South. It opened in April 2023. The official pickup page tells drivers to use the cell phone lots or the Smart Garage rather than wait at the arrivals curb. A second lot off Hotel Rd closed on Jan 2, 2024. Time limits are not published.