Quick answer
Off-site DTW parking starts at $5.99/day with a free shuttle to your terminal. The Big Blue Deck (covered, McNamara Terminal) charges $38/day; the Green Lot is $15/day.
For a 7-day trip, off-site parking saves you $224 versus the Big Blue Deck and roughly $63 versus the Green Lot — same airport, free shuttle every 10–15 minutes, free cancellation.
DTW official parking rates vs off-site
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) sits in Romulus, ~20 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. The two-terminal layout (McNamara and North) gives you covered-vs-uncovered choices on-airport. Here's where things stand.
| Where |
Daily rate |
7-day trip |
Walk / shuttle |
Notes |
| Big Blue Deck (McNamara, covered) |
$38 |
$266 |
Walk to ticket counter |
Most expensive option |
| McNamara Terminal Daily |
~$26 |
$182 |
Walk to terminal |
Daily-rate parking |
| DTW Green Lot |
$15 |
$105 |
Free shuttle, ~10 min |
Cheapest official option |
| Off-site — cheapest |
$5.99 |
$41.93 |
Free shuttle, 5–15 min |
Reservation required, free cancellation |
| Off-site — mid-tier |
$9-$14 |
$63-$98 |
Free shuttle |
Higher ratings, hotel options |
| DTW Cell Phone Lot |
Free |
— |
N/A — pickup only |
Wait for arriving passengers |
DTW rates per Wayne County Airport Authority's published rates and operator listings. Off-site rates reflect live inventory on parkingaccess.com.
Cheapest DTW off-site parking right now
- Fast Lane Parking — $5.99/day. Cheapest verified rate at DTW. Wick Road in Taylor, every-10-minute shuttle. Lower rating noted (2.4★ over 492 reviews) — a budget-tier option for travelers prioritizing rate over service polish.
- Park-N-Go — $9/day. 4.0★ over 663 reviews. Wick Road, established airport-corridor lot with every-15-minute shuttle. Best price-to-rating combination in our DTW inventory at this tier.
- Valet Connections — $11/day. 3.8★ over 3,400 reviews. Wick Road, valet operation with high review volume.
- Airlines Parking — $11/day. 4.2★ over 975 reviews. Merriman Road, established standalone with every-15-minute shuttle.
- U.S. Park on Middlebelt — $11/day. 4.0★ over 1,900 reviews. Middlebelt Road, national operator with strong review base.
Best-rated DTW parking (4★+ with strong review base)
- Long-Term Parking - Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport — $15/day, 4.3★ (over 21,800 reviews). The on-airport long-term lot itself, with by far the largest review base of any DTW parking option. Benchmark for what airport-operated parking experience looks like.
- Airlines Parking — $11/day, 4.2★ (975 reviews). Best off-site rating-to-price combination at DTW.
- Hampton Inn Detroit/Belleville — $11.95/day, 4.1★ (822 reviews). North Interstate 94 Service Drive, named-brand Hilton property.
- Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport — $14.10/day, 4.1★ (750 reviews). Wickham Road in Romulus, named-brand hotel property with frequent shuttle.
- U.S. Park on Middlebelt — $11/day, 4.0★ (1,947 reviews). Same lot as the cheapest list — solid review base for the price.
What you save: real DTW parking math
- 3-day weekend: Big Blue Deck $114 vs. Park-N-Go off-site $27. Save $87.
- 7-day trip: Big Blue Deck $266 vs. off-site $63. Save $203.
- 14-day trip: Big Blue Deck $532 vs. off-site $126. Save $406.
Even versus DTW's own Green Lot at $15/day, the cheapest off-site lots come in $4-$9/day cheaper — with a comparable shuttle ride.
Detroit winters and covered parking
Michigan winters are real. Trips between December and March mean your car sits through snow, ice, and salted-road slush for the duration. Covered parking matters more here than at warmer airports — the Big Blue Deck ($38/day on-airport) is the obvious-but-expensive answer. Off-site, hotel-attached lots like the Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport offer covered/garage spaces at $14.10/day. For shorter trips, uncovered off-site is fine if you remove valuables and park out of high-snow drift areas.
How off-site DTW shuttles work
Off-site lots near DTW cluster on Wick Road (Taylor), Middlebelt Road, Merriman Road, and along I-94 in Romulus and Belleville — all 1–5 miles from the terminal. Drop your car, ride the shuttle 5–15 minutes to DTW Departures. Tipping $1–$2 per bag is standard.
Where DTW is and the off-site cluster
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is at 11050 W G Rogell Drive #602, Romulus, MI 48174 — ~20 miles southwest of downtown Detroit, accessed via I-94 and Eureka Road. The off-site cluster runs along:
- Wick Road (Taylor) — Fast Lane (cheapest), Park-N-Go, Valet Connections. Standalone lot cluster.
- Middlebelt / Merriman Roads — U.S. Park, Airlines Parking. Established off-airport operators.
- I-94 corridor (Belleville/Romulus) — Hampton Inn, Radisson. Hotel-attached options with shuttle.
Booking and cancellation
- Reserve up top: Use the search at the top of this page. Pay nothing until you confirm.
- Free cancellation up to 1 hour before your check-in time.
- Confirmation email with the address and shuttle instructions.
Common questions about DTW parking
How much is parking at DTW Detroit airport?
DTW's Big Blue Deck (covered, attached to McNamara Terminal) charges $38 per 24 hours. McNamara Terminal Daily runs around $26/day. The Green Lot (cheapest official option) is $15/day with a free shuttle. Off-site lots a 5-15 minute free shuttle from the terminal start at $5.99/day.
Where is the cheapest DTW parking?
Fast Lane Parking on Wick Road in Taylor is currently the lowest verified rate at $5.99/day. For a higher rating at a similar price, Park-N-Go at $9/day (4.0★) is the best price-quality combination. For a national operator with strong review base, U.S. Park on Middlebelt at $11/day (4.0★, 1,947 reviews) is the most-validated pick.
Should I get covered parking at DTW in winter?
For trips between December and March, yes — Detroit's snow and salt accumulation over a week+ trip can be hard on uncovered cars. The on-airport Big Blue Deck is covered at $38/day. Off-site, the Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro at $14.10/day offers covered/garage parking at less than half the on-airport rate. For shorter winter trips, uncovered is fine.
Is there free parking at DTW?
The DTW Cell Phone Waiting Lot is free for picking up arriving passengers, but it's not for long-term parking. There is no free long-term parking at Detroit Metro.
Can I leave my car at DTW for two weeks?
Yes. Both DTW's own lots and every off-site lot we list support multi-week stays. For a 14-day trip, off-site beats the Big Blue Deck by $406.
How long is the shuttle from off-site lots to DTW?
5-10 minutes from drop-off to DTW Departures for lots on Wick Road or Middlebelt. Slightly longer (10-15 min) for lots in Belleville/Romulus along I-94. Standalone lots run shuttles every 5-15 minutes; hotel lots typically every 30-60.
What if my flight back is delayed?
No fee. Off-site lots don't charge a late penalty — your car waits in the lot. Detroit weather is a real factor in winter; book one buffer day if you're concerned about a snow-driven delay.
Is off-site DTW parking safe?
Yes. Off-site DTW lots are fenced, lit, monitored 24/7. Review counts at U.S. Park (1,947), Valet Connections (3,425), and the on-airport Long-Term (21,836) are real-customer signals.
Ready to book? The search at the top of this page returns live rates for every off-site DTW lot. Free cancellation up to 1 hour before drop-off.
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