DTW Airport Parking: Live Availability, Rates & Which Lot to Pick
Live lot status from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's own parking system, updated every 15 minutes, plus every lot's price and how you get to the terminal.
Is DTW parking full right now?
1 of 6 lots filling up · updated
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McNamara Garage - Long Term$32/day 88% full · 991 left
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McNamara Garage - Short Term$44/day 79% full · 150 left
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Big Blue Deck - Long Term$23/day Open
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Big Blue Deck - Short Term$43/day Open
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Green Lot$20/day Open
Show all 6 lots
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McNamara Valet$51/day Open
From DTW's own parking system, refreshed every 15 minutes. Availability changes quickly; check signs on arrival.
Which DTW lot should I pick?
How much does parking cost at DTW?
Drive-up daily maximum at each official lot.
| Lot | Per day | To the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lot | $20 | Shuttle |
| Big Blue Deck - Long Term covered | $23 | Walk |
| McNamara Garage - Long Term covered | $32 | Walk |
| Big Blue Deck - Short Term covered | $43 | Walk |
| McNamara Garage - Short Term covered | $44 | Walk |
| McNamara Valet covered | $51 | Walk |
Checked Sep 29, 2026 · metroairport.com. Rates change; the airport's site is authoritative.
Do I need to reserve parking at DTW?
No. DTW doesn't take parking reservations: every lot is first come, first served. Check live status above before you leave.
Cheaper parking near DTW
- Qwik Park (Merriman Rd) from $15/day
- U.S. Park (Middlebelt Rd, Romulus) from $15/day
- Park N Go (Wick Rd) from $16/day
- Airlines Parking price on their site
- Valet Connections price on their site
Private operators, not affiliated with DTW. "From" prices as listed when checked Sep 29, 2026; not live.
DTW parking tips
Picking someone up?
Free North and South cell phone waiting lots, one at each end of the airport. The South lot is on eastbound Eureka Rd west of John Dingell Dr and has 2 EV charging spots.
Good to know
- DTW does not take parking reservations; parking is first come, first served, with status online or at (800) 642-1978 option 3 (metroairport.com/about-dtw/frequently-asked-questions)
- All on-airport credit/debit card payments add a 2.65% processing fee (metroairport.com/parking/long-term-parking)
- Big Blue Deck is closest to Evans Terminal and McNamara Garage to McNamara Terminal; each connects by a temperature-controlled skywalk (DTW FAQ)
- Most garage areas can't fit vehicles over 7'0"; van-accessible spaces up to 8'2" are in McNamara Level 2 and Big Blue Deck Level 1; taller vehicles use the Green Lot (metroairport.com/parking)
- Free EV charging in the long-term sections of McNamara (Level 8) and Big Blue Deck (Level 4), plus the South Cell Phone Lot (metroairport.com/parking/electric-vehicle-parking)
When should I leave for DTW?
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.
DTW parking FAQ
How much does parking cost at DTW per day?
From $20 per day at Green Lot to $44 at McNamara Garage - Short Term, as drive-up daily maximums (checked Sep 29, 2026).
What is the cheapest parking at DTW?
On airport, Green Lot at $20 per day (shuttle to the terminal). Off airport, Qwik Park (Merriman Rd) lists rates from $15 per day.
Is 3 days considered long-term parking at DTW?
There's no official cutoff, but price makes the call: for 3 days Big Blue Deck - Long Term costs about $69 and Green Lot about $60. The longer the trip, the more the cheaper lot saves.
Can I park at DTW without a reservation?
Yes. DTW doesn't take reservations; all parking is first come, first served.
How do I get from Green Lot to the terminal?
Shuttle.
Is DTW parking full right now?
1 of 6 lots filling up, per DTW's own parking system. This page updates every 15 minutes.
Is there a cell phone lot at DTW?
Free North and South cell phone waiting lots, one at each end of the airport. The South lot is on eastbound Eureka Rd west of John Dingell Dr and has 2 EV charging spots.