Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - DTW

Improvements continue to be made to the airport and parking is a key concern. Opening in 2007 is the 1, 2, 3 Park system in which passengers need only swipe their credit or debit card when they arrive in the parking garage and then go park, a ticket is not needed. When it comes time to leave the garage, all a driver needs to do is swipe the credit or debit card through the machine again and the transaction slip is printed and drivers are on their way. 1, 2, 3 Park will be available in all parking areas.

Long Term Parking

The Big Blue Deck across from the Smith Terminal is great for long term parking. With rates of $10 per day, the parking in this garage is affordable. A economy spaces are located in the Big Blue Deck for $8 per day, but this area fills up quickly. The Big Blue Deck is most convenient to Smith Terminal, however, making it less suitable to those flying out of the other terminals. A free shuttle is available for those parking in the Big Blue Deck and runs every twenty minutes.

Those wishing to be closer to McNamara Terminal can park at the McNamara Terminal Parking Garage. The garage is $17 a day for long-term parking or $3 for half and hour, $5 for an hour, $6 for an hour and a half, or $7 for two hours. Valet parking is available in this garage for $10 for two hours or $28 per day. McNamara Terminal Parking Garage has a special baggage check-in on Level 6 to save passengers from having to carry luggage through the covered pedestrian bridge that leads into the terminal.

Discount Airport Parking

The Yellow Economy Lot is an easy walk from Berry Terminal and is the airport's least expensive parking lot at $8 per day. There are 700 open spaces in the Yellow Economy lot, which is the farthest away from the other terminals. Free shuttle service is available for passengers flying out of McNamara and Smith Terminals. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes. The parking hotline (1-800-642-1978) offers recorded information on how many spaces are available in this lot.

Handicapped Parking

Both the McNamara Terminal Parking Garage and the Big Blue Deck have a height restriction of seven feet. Handicapped passengers will find it is far easier to park in the open Yellow Economy Lot and then arrange for a wheelchair accessible shuttle van. Arrangements for the wheelchair accessible shuttle van can be made by calling 1-800-642-1978.

Airport Hotel Parking

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport is connected to McNamara Terminal, so it is a short walk to the ticketing and check-in counters within this terminal. Westin guests are can go through a background check and security screening to gain access to the restaurants and stores beyond the security gates.

A number of hotels in the area also offer park and fly packages. Usually these packages include seven or ten days of parking in the price of the room. Howard Johnson Detroit Metro Airport, America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Baymont Inn & Suites, Best Western Gateway International, Comfort Inn Detroit Metro, Days Inn Detroit Airport, La Quinta Inn, Rodeway Inn Detroit Metro, Clarion Hotel Detroit Metro, and Quality Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport all offer park and fly options.