Quick answer
Off-site DIA parking starts at $4.48/day with a free shuttle to Denver International. The DIA Terminal Garage charges $30/day; the Economy Lots are $18/day; Pikes Peak and Longs Peak shuttle lots are $8/day.
For a 7-day trip, off-site parking saves you $179 versus the Terminal Garage and roughly $94 versus the Economy Lots — same airport, free shuttle every 5–15 minutes, free cancellation.
DIA official parking rates vs off-site
If you live anywhere on the Front Range and fly out of DIA more than once a year, you've done this math. Here's where you can park, what the airport actually charges, and where off-site fits in.
| Where |
Daily rate |
7-day trip |
Walk / shuttle |
Notes |
| DIA Terminal Garage (East & West) |
$30 |
$210 |
Walk to ticket counter |
Covered, closest to terminal |
| DIA Economy Parking (East & West) |
$18 |
$126 |
Free shuttle every 7–10 min |
Uncovered, on-airport |
| Pikes Peak & Longs Peak Shuttle Lots |
$8 |
$56 |
Free shuttle every 5–10 min |
Cheapest official option |
| Off-site — cheapest |
$4.48 |
$31.36 |
Free shuttle, 5–15 min |
Reservation required, free cancellation |
| Off-site — covered or hotel |
$4.95–$11 |
$35–$77 |
Free shuttle |
13 hotel-attached lots near DIA |
| DIA Cell Phone Lot |
Free |
— |
N/A — pickup only |
61st & Peña Blvd, no overnight |
DIA rates per Denver International Airport's published parking rates. Off-site rates reflect live inventory on parkingaccess.com.
Cheapest DIA off-site parking right now
These are the lowest verified daily rates currently bookable through ParkingAccess for Denver International. Every one includes a free shuttle to the DIA terminal and free cancellation up to 1 hour before drop-off.
Best-rated DIA parking (price + 4★+ rating)
For a long trip or a weather-sensitive Denver flight, "cheapest" isn't always the best call. These are DIA's highest-rated off-site options, ordered by review-quality combination.
- Fine Airport Parking DIA — $11/day, 4.8★ (4,389 reviews). The highest-rated DIA off-site lot, with the largest review base of any standalone parking facility on this list. North Jackson Gap Way, indoor and open-air options, fast shuttle. The pick when service quality matters more than the cheapest day rate.
- WallyPark Denver — $17/day, 4.4★ (1,851 reviews). National operator on East 78th Ave with covered and valet options. Higher daily rate but consistently top-rated, and members get repeat-customer perks across cities.
- 61st & Peña Blvd Parking — $6/day, 4.1★ (over 51,000 reviews). Highest review volume of any lot near DIA. The combination of $6/day, 4.1★, and a review base bigger than every other DIA lot combined makes this the best price-quality-trust trio in our inventory.
- Embassy Suites Denver Airport — $6.45/day, 4.0★ (1,940 reviews). Yampa Street, named-brand Hilton hotel parking with shuttle. The mid-priced hotel pick.
- Renaissance Denver Stapleton — $5.95/day, 4.1★ (3,707 reviews). Same lot as the cheapest list above — appears here because it's also one of DIA's better-rated.
What you save: real DIA parking math
Decision usually comes down to convenience versus dollars per day. For Denver-area travelers who fly more than a couple times a year, the math compounds:
- 3-day weekend trip: Terminal Garage $90 vs. ParkDIA $13.44. Save $76.
- 7-day trip: Terminal Garage $210 vs. ParkDIA $31.36. Save $179.
- 10-day vacation: Terminal Garage $300 vs. ParkDIA $44.80. Save $255.
- 14-day trip: Terminal Garage $420 vs. ParkDIA $62.72. Save $357.
Even versus DIA's cheapest official option (Pikes Peak/Longs Peak shuttle lots at $8/day), the lowest off-site lots come in $3.50/day cheaper — with comparable shuttle frequency.
Park-Sleep-Fly: hotel + parking for an early DIA flight
DIA is 24 miles from downtown Denver and 40+ miles from the southern Front Range suburbs. If you've got a 5:30 AM flight and don't want to leave at 3 AM, a one-night Park-Sleep-Fly package at a DIA-area hotel can be cheaper than a separate hotel night plus parking-by-the-day.
We have 13 DIA-area hotels running this exact program — one night's stay before your flight plus parking for your full trip plus the airport shuttle, bundled. See DIA Park-Sleep-Fly hotels →
How DIA off-site shuttles actually work
Off-site lots near DIA cluster on Tower Road, Peña Boulevard, East 40th Avenue, and East 63rd–78th Avenues — all 4–7 miles from the terminal. Here's the pattern:
- Drop-off: Drive to the lot, park or hand keys at valet. Shuttle pulls up within 5–15 minutes.
- Frequency: Most off-site lots run every 10–15 minutes during daytime hours. Hotel-attached lots are typically every 30 minutes; some standalone lots run continuous on-demand.
- Drop point: DIA terminal Departures level, your airline side. Shuttle ride is 5–10 minutes from most lots; up to 15 from those further out on East 78th.
- Return pickup: Land, grab bags, walk to DIA's ground transportation island (east or west island depending on terminal exit). Shuttles loop every 10–15 minutes — budget 20–25 minutes from baggage claim to your car. Call the lot when you're ready if it's a quiet hour.
- Tipping: $1–$2 per bag is standard for the shuttle driver.
Snow, weather, and covered parking at DIA
Denver gets real winters. If you're parking through a March storm or back-to-back February cold snaps, covered parking is worth the upcharge. Hotel-attached lots like Hyatt Place, Crowne Plaza, Embassy Suites, Renaissance Stapleton, and DoubleTree all offer covered or garage-level options — check the lot detail page for specifics. WallyPark Denver also runs a covered-lot tier.
For shorter trips through milder weather windows (May–September), uncovered lots are typically fine and save you several dollars per day.
Booking and cancellation
- Reserve up top: Use the search at the top of this page. Enter check-in (drop-off) and check-out (return). Pay nothing until you confirm.
- Free cancellation up to 1 hour before your check-in time on every lot we offer. Storm delay? Plans change? You're not locked in.
- Confirmation: Email with the lot's address, gate code if any, and shuttle instructions.
Where DIA is and how the off-site cluster sits
Denver International Airport is at 8500 Peña Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249 — 24 miles northeast of downtown Denver, accessed via Peña Boulevard from I-70 or I-225. The off-site cluster runs along three corridors:
- Tower Road / 40th Avenue (Aurora & Gateway Park) — Hyatt Place, Crowne Plaza, Embassy Suites, Aloft, Spark, Residence Inn, DoubleTree, Holiday Inn Express, Hyatt House. Densest hotel-lot cluster.
- East 68th & 78th Avenues (Aurora) — ParkDIA (cheapest), Park2Jet, WallyPark Denver. Self-park standalone lots.
- Peña Blvd corridor — 61st & Peña, Fine Airport Parking, Canopy. Closest to the airport.
Common questions about DIA / DEN parking
How much is parking at Denver airport (DIA)?
DIA's Terminal Garage charges $30 per 24 hours. Economy Parking (East & West) is $18/day. The Pikes Peak and Longs Peak shuttle lots are the cheapest official option at $8/day. Off-site lots a free shuttle ride from DIA start at $4.48/day — roughly half the cost of the cheapest on-airport option.
Where is the cheapest DIA parking?
ParkDIA on East 68th Avenue in Aurora is currently the lowest verified rate at $4.48/day with 3,800+ reviews. For a higher star rating at a similar price, Hyatt Place Denver Airport ($4.95, 4.1★) and Renaissance Denver Stapleton ($5.95, 4.1★) are well-reviewed alternatives.
What's the difference between DIA Pikes Peak and Longs Peak parking lots?
Both are official DIA shuttle lots at $8/day — the cheapest on-airport rate. Pikes Peak is on the south side of the airport, Longs Peak on the north. Both run free shuttles to the terminal every 5–10 minutes. Pick whichever is on the side of DIA you're approaching from. They fill up during peak periods (Christmas, spring break, summer) — off-site lots guarantee a reserved spot.
Is there free parking at DIA?
The Cell Phone Waiting Area at 61st & Peña Boulevard is free, but it's only for waiting to pick up arriving passengers — you cannot leave your car and take the shuttle to the terminal. There is no free long-term parking at DIA.
Can I leave my car at DIA for two weeks?
Yes. Both DIA's own lots and every off-site lot we list support multi-week stays. For a 14-day trip, off-site beats the Terminal Garage by $357 ($63 vs. $420) and beats DIA Economy by $189. Reserve before peak Colorado periods (Christmas, spring break, July, ski-season weekends) — off-site fills up.
Do off-site DIA lots offer covered parking?
Yes. Hotel-attached lots like Hyatt Place, Crowne Plaza, Embassy Suites, Renaissance Stapleton, and DoubleTree all offer garage-level or covered options. WallyPark Denver also has a covered tier. Worth the upcharge for trips through Denver's snow season (November–April).
How long is the shuttle from off-site lots to DIA?
5–10 minutes from drop-off to your terminal at DIA for lots near Peña Blvd or Tower Road. Slightly longer (10–15 minutes) for lots further out on East 78th. Shuttles run every 10–15 minutes during normal hours; hotel-attached lots typically run every 30 minutes.
What if my flight back is delayed?
No fee. Off-site lots don't charge a late penalty — you pay for the days you reserved, your car waits in the lot. Denver's weather-driven delays are common; if you're worried, book one buffer day at each end.
Is off-site DIA parking safe?
Reasonable question for a multi-day stay. DIA off-site lots are fenced, lit, monitored 24/7 by camera, and most have on-site staff during shuttle hours. The 51,000+ reviews at 61st & Peña, 4,300+ at Fine Airport Parking, and 3,800+ at ParkDIA are real-customer signals — people don't return to a lot that loses cars.
Ready to book? The search at the top of this page returns live rates from every off-site DIA lot for your dates — pick the one that fits, click Reserve, and you're done. Free cancellation up to 1 hour before drop-off.
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