Denver International Airport (DEN) Parking Rates
Denver's rates rose on May 14, 2025: garage $35, economy $20 and shuttle lots $10 a day.
As of September 30, 2026
| Lot | Before May 14, 2025 | Now |
|---|---|---|
| East and West garages | $30 per day | $35 per day |
| East and West economy lots | $18 per day | $20 per day |
| Pikes Peak shuttle lot | $8 per day | $10 per day |
| Longs Peak shuttle lot | $8 per day | $10 per day |
| 61st and Pena lot | $7 per day | $8 per day |
| Premium Reserve (East or West) | $50 per day | $45 per day plus $5 one-time fee |
| Short-term parking | $7 per hour, $168 per day | No change |
| Lot | 7 days | 14 days |
|---|---|---|
| Garage at $35 | $245 | $490 |
| Premium Reserve: $45 per day + $5 | $320 | $635 |
| Economy at $20 | $140 | $280 |
| Pikes or Longs Peak at $10 | $70 | $140 |
| 61st and Pena at $8 | $56 | $112 |
| Short-term at the $168 daily cap | $1,176 | $2,352 |
Sources
Where these numbers come from
Denver's parking is priced by distance from the terminal. The garages and Premium Reserve sit on the Level 4 arrivals side, the economy lots are on the airport's east and west sides, and the Pikes Peak, Longs Peak and 61st and Pena lots are outlying lots. The airport's own page says its options run from free to more than $160 a day, and the top of that range is the short-term lot, which is $7 an hour with a $168 daily cap.
The latest change took effect on May 14, 2025, the first increase since July 2022. Garages went from $30 to $35, economy from $18 to $20, and the two shuttle lots from $8 to $10. The 61st and Pena lot moved from $7 to $8. Premium Reserve is the one product that got cheaper, dropping from $50 to $45. News reports tied the increases to a 44.5 percent rise in shuttle and lot management costs over three years.
Do the math on a week. The garage costs 7 x $35 = $245, economy costs 7 x $20 = $140, and Pikes Peak or Longs Peak costs 7 x $10 = $70. That makes the shuttle lots $175 cheaper than the garage over seven days. Premium Reserve costs 7 x $45 + $5 = $320, which is $75 more than the garage in exchange for a guaranteed covered space. Over 14 days the garage-to-shuttle-lot gap grows to $350.
Premium Reserve can be booked from 24 hours to 90 days ahead, and longer stays bill automatically at $45 a day. Entry is by QR code and license plate recognition with no ticket. The airport describes it as 1 to 5 minutes from the terminal. The booking is run by LAZ Parking in partnership with the airport. The airport's regular lots are not described as reservable on the pages checked, so availability can vary on busy holidays.
Weigh the alternatives by trip length. If a round-trip rideshare to the airport costs about $120 in your app, which is an example, that equals 12 days at $10 in a shuttle lot but only about 3.4 days in the garage at $35. Short trips favor a ride. Longer trips favor a shuttle lot or economy. Put your actual quote into the airport parking on-site vs off-site calculator.
Off-airport lots exist, and the airport lists several partner operators, but this page does not publish their rates, so none are quoted here. Compare with Dallas/Fort Worth or Las Vegas to see how a mountain hub's pricing stacks up.
Sources
- DEN Premium Reserve Parking
- DEN parking lots (flydenver.com)
- Denverite: rate change report
- CBS Colorado: rate change report
Figures checked on September 30, 2026.
This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at Denver airport per day?
Since May 14, 2025: $35 in the garages, $20 in the economy lots, $10 in Pikes Peak and Longs Peak, $8 at 61st and Pena, and $45 plus a $5 one-time fee for Premium Reserve.
Did Denver airport parking prices go up?
Yes. On May 14, 2025 garages rose from $30 to $35 and economy from $18 to $20. Premium Reserve fell from $50 to $45.
What is the most I can pay for one day?
The short-term lot is $7 an hour with a $168 daily cap, the highest published daily amount.
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