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How much does Valet Connections cost next to Detroit Metro Airport's own lots?
Valet Connections prints no daily parking rate on its website; its booking page only quotes the dates you enter. Across 581 ParkingAccess quotes from June 17 to September 15, 2026, the median was $11.00 a day before taxes and fees. DTW's cheapest official lot, the Green Lot, charges $20.00 per 24 hours, and every rate here changes by date.
| Option | Daily rate | 3 days | 7 days | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valet Connections, its own website | Not published | Not published | Not published | Quote form only, checked September 15, 2026 |
| Valet Connections on ParkingAccess, median quote | $11.00 | $33.00 | $77.00 | 581 quotes, June 17 to September 15, 2026 |
| Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville on ParkingAccess, median quote | $11.95 | $35.85 | $83.65 | 81 quotes, same window; 9.5 miles away |
| DTW Green Lot, credit card only | $20.00 | $60.00 | $140.00 | Airport rate page, posted September 15, 2026 |
| DTW Big Blue Deck, long-term | $23.00 | $69.00 | $161.00 | Airport rate page, posted September 15, 2026 |
| DTW McNamara Parking Garage, long-term | $32.00 | $96.00 | $224.00 | Airport rate page, posted September 15, 2026 |
| DTW McNamara valet, card only | $51.00 | $153.00 | $357.00 | Airport valet page, posted September 15, 2026 |
The 3-day and 7-day columns multiply the daily rate and leave out taxes, the ParkingAccess service fee and the 2.65% fee DTW adds to card payments; the airport prints no effective date. With taxes and fees, the median ParkingAccess quote here came to $13.10 a day.
A 7-day trip is close to the 6.9-day average stay on ParkingAccess bookings for this lot. Over 7 days the base-rate gap is $63.00 against the Green Lot and $280.00 against McNamara valet. Quotes ranged from $11.00 to $22.00 a day, so the highest was double the median.
Car care done while you travel is extra and subject to change: a full-service wash is $25 for a car, an oil change $50, and details $110 to $235. Every DTW garage and off-site lot is compared on the Detroit Metro Airport parking guide.
How does the Valet Connections shuttle reach DTW's McNamara and Evans terminals?
Valet Connections runs a free shuttle 24 hours a day, and its homepage and FAQ say it comes every 10 to 15 minutes. The FAQ puts the ride at 5 to 7 minutes to your terminal. The lot is 2.8 miles straight-line from the airport's map point, and the driving route is longer.
DTW has two terminals, McNamara and Evans. The airport's Shuttle Services page says off-airport parking shuttles board at the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal, and its terminal-to-terminal shuttle leaves about every 10 minutes if you need to switch. Valet Connections' valet page names the McNamara Terminal but no curb or door.
Sources disagree on frequency: the operator's About Us page says every 15 minutes, while the lot's description on Way says every 5 to 10 minutes. A full 15-minute wait plus a 7-minute ride is 22 minutes before check-in at the desk, so leave room for both.
Arriving at the lot:
- Drive to 27299 Wick Rd, Taylor, MI 48180. The lot's instructions on Way say to follow the side driveway to the back, make a U-turn and pull toward the automatic door.
- Drive inside, park and check in at the front desk. You get a paper ticket plus an e-ticket by text message.
- Hand the car to the valet staff. Airport Parking Reservations' listing says an insured staff driver then moves it about 3 miles to a secure outdoor lot.
- Board the free shuttle to your terminal and note where it drops you.
Coming home:
- After you collect your bags, open the text link from check-in to request a pickup, or call (734) 992-4946 with your ticket number ready.
- Go to the off-airport parking and hotel shuttle area. The lot's Way instructions say to take the escalator up from baggage claim, cross the skywalk to the parking structure, go down and turn left.
- Ride back to Wick Road, where the operator says your car will be ready and waiting inside a climate-controlled pickup area.
- Walk around the car before you drive off and raise any problem at the desk.
What do ParkingAccess customers say after parking at Valet Connections?
Valet Connections has 31 ParkingAccess reviews (30 verified) averaging 4.5 of 5, left between December 2023 and June 2026. Twenty-six of the 31, or 84 percent, gave 4 or 5 stars, and 3 gave 1 or 2 stars.
| Stars | Reviews |
|---|---|
| 5 stars | 23 |
| 4 stars | 3 |
| 3 stars | 2 |
| 2 stars | 2 |
| 1 star | 1 |
ParkingAccess customers booked this lot 103 times in the last 12 months, with an average stay of 6.9 days. Four short excerpts, quoted as written:
- "Easy to get to. And quick process of leaving car and to be shuttled to Airport." (June 2026, 5 stars)
- "A good choice to avoid the congestion of onsite airport parking. Courteous staff; quick pick up and drop off. Prices are comparable." (April 2026, 5 stars)
- "the car apparently had been taken to another dusty and dirty lot. It was returned quite filthy." (June 2025, 3 stars)
- "I emailed to cancel my reservation hours after I made it and still have not gotten any reply." (March 2026, 2 stars)
The praise repeats three things: a quick drop-off and shuttle, courteous drivers and counter staff, and a lower price than airport parking. The complaints are few but specific: a car returned dirty after storage at another lot (June 2025), which fits the reseller description of a separate outdoor lot, and a cancellation email unanswered for more than a week (March 2026).
What are Valet Connections' rules on cancellation, vehicle size, keys and payment?
Valet Connections publishes few written rules: its homepage says reservations can be changed or cancelled by phone or in its app "within 24 hours" without saying 24 hours of what. It prints no vehicle size limit, key policy or payment list. A ParkingAccess booking follows the ParkingAccess receipt terms, with a full refund if you cancel at least 1 hour before the reservation start.
| Policy | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Cancelling a ParkingAccess booking | Full refund up to 1 hour before the start time; no cancellation after it; no refund for unused days or early returns. Cancel by chat on parkingaccess.com, at [email protected] or at +1 (256) 364 0551. To change dates, book again and cancel the original. |
| Cancelling a booking made on the operator's site | By phone at (734) 992-4946 or in the Valet Connections app. Refund terms not published. |
| Vehicle size | Not published. Call before booking a tall van or oversized truck. |
| Keys and who drives | Valet only on both reseller listings; staff drive the car to storage. A written key policy is not published. |
| Covered or uncovered | The operator does not say. Airport Parking Reservations lists valet, uncovered; Way lists outdoor valet. |
| Payment at the lot | Not published. |
| Hours | Shuttle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Airport Parking Reservations lists the lot as open 24/7. |
| Offers | Valet Connections runs its own offers on its site. |
Two leftovers on the operator's site should not alarm you: the booking form heading reads "FastLane Valet Parking," and the Terms of Service give a registered office at 27075 Wick Rd. The booking page's map pin matches the 27299 Wick Rd lot, the copyright line names Detroit Airport Parking, Inc., and the About Us page says the company was founded in 2011.
Who should skip Valet Connections and park somewhere else at DTW?
Skip Valet Connections if you want a covered space, do not want staff driving your car, or want to walk from your car to the McNamara Terminal. It is also a poor fit on busy dates, since the operator warns space can be limited at peak travel times.
| Your situation | Why this lot fits poorly | What to book instead |
|---|---|---|
| You want the car under a roof | Both reseller listings describe outdoor, uncovered valet parking. | DTW's Big Blue Deck at $23.00 per 24 hours or McNamara Parking Garage at $32.00; compare them on the DTW parking guide. |
| You do not want anyone else driving your car | Staff drive it about 3 miles to storage, per Airport Parking Reservations. | DTW's Green Lot, where you park it yourself for $20.00 per 24 hours, card only. |
| You want the car back clean | A June 2025 ParkingAccess review describes dust and dirt after storage at another lot. | Add the operator's $25 car wash, or $32 for a truck, SUV or van, or use a DTW garage. |
| You fly from McNamara and want no shuttle | Expect up to a 15-minute wait and a 5 to 7 minute ride each way. | DTW's McNamara valet at $51.00 per 24 hours, card only, plus the 2.65% card fee. |
| Your vehicle is taller than 8 feet 2 inches | Valet Connections publishes no size limit, and DTW's garage van spaces top out at 8 feet 2 inches. | Call (734) 992-4946 first, or use DTW's Green Lot, which takes taller vehicles. |
| Your dates are sold out here | The operator says space can be especially limited at peak travel times. | Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville, median quote $11.95 a day across 81 ParkingAccess quotes, 9.5 miles away. |
What else do travelers ask about Valet Connections and Detroit Metro Airport?
These answers cover the questions Google shows for Valet Connections searches and the worries raised in ParkingAccess reviews. Each uses only facts sourced elsewhere on this page.
How do I get my car back from Valet Connections after landing at DTW?
Open the text link you got at check-in to request the shuttle, or call (734) 992-4946 with your ticket number. Off-airport parking shuttles board at the Ground Transportation Center at each DTW terminal and take you back to 27299 Wick Rd.
Does Detroit Metro Airport have its own valet, and what does it cost?
Yes, at the McNamara Terminal only. It charges $51.00 per 24 hours, has taken only credit or debit cards since June 22, 2026, and adds a 2.65% processing fee.
Which DTW terminal does the Valet Connections shuttle serve?
Its FAQ says the shuttle takes you to your terminal in about 5 to 7 minutes, and its valet page names McNamara. DTW says off-airport parking shuttles use the Ground Transportation Center at both McNamara and Evans.
Is my car parked at the Wick Road building?
You drop it off inside the building. Airport Parking Reservations' listing says a staff driver then moves it about 3 miles to a secure outdoor lot; the operator's own pages do not say where cars are stored.
How much cheaper is Valet Connections than parking at DTW?
At the $11.00 median ParkingAccess quote, it is $9.00 a day less than DTW's Green Lot and $40.00 a day less than McNamara valet, before taxes and fees. Over 7 days that is $63.00 and $280.00.
Can I cancel a Valet Connections reservation?
A ParkingAccess booking is fully refunded if cancelled at least 1 hour before the start; use chat or phone rather than email alone. For a booking made on the operator's site, call (734) 992-4946 or use its app.
Where do the Valet Connections and DTW facts on this page come from?
Every rate, time and policy here comes from Valet Connections' own website, Detroit Metro Airport's official pages, two reseller listings or ParkingAccess booking data. All web pages were checked on September 15, 2026.
- Home page on valetconnections.com: address, phone, shuttle frequency
- Rates and Services page on valetconnections.com: add-on prices
- FAQ page on valetconnections.com: shuttle interval and ride time
- 24/7 Shuttle Service page on valetconnections.com: shuttle hours and car return
- Booking a Reservation page on reservations.valetconnections.com: quote form
- Long Term Parking page on metroairport.com: garage and Green Lot rates
- Valet Parking page on metroairport.com: McNamara valet rate
- Shuttle Services page on metroairport.com: where shuttles board
- Lot listing page on airportparkingreservations.com: storage lot about 3 miles away
- Lot listing page on way.com: arrival and pickup steps
- ParkingAccess booking data: 581 quotes, 103 bookings and 31 reviews (30 verified)
