Master comparison: every Denver Airport parking lot
| Lot | Rate/Day | Covered? | Shuttle | EV | Reserve | Loyalty | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy | $9 / $18 | Yes | ~10-15 min | Yes | Yes | 5280 Club | Mid |
| Park2Jet | $9.99 | No | Every 10 min | No | Yes | No | Mid |
| Fine Parking | $10 | No | 24hr | No | Yes | No | Small |
| ParkDIA | $11 / $22 | Yes | ~10-15 min | No | Yes | Yes | ~7,500 |
| DIA Economy | $13 | No | A Line rail | No | No | No | Large |
| WallyPark | $15 | Yes | ~5 min | No | Yes | Yes | Mid |
| DIA Garage | $28 | Yes | Walk | No | No | No | Large |
| DIA Valet | $40+ | Yes | None | No | Rec. | No | Limited |
Winner for each traveler type
Best for budget travelers
Winner: Canopy Airport Parking — From $9/day, lowest open-air price of any lot near DIA. Pre-book for additional 15–30% off. Runner-up: Park2Jet at $9.99/day.
Best for peak season / holiday travel
Winner: ParkDIA — 7,500 spaces means it almost never sells out during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or spring break. Book early for the best rate, but ParkDIA maintains availability when smaller lots are full.
Best for fastest terminal access
Winner: WallyPark DEN — 5-minute shuttle to the terminal, the fastest of any off-airport lot. Best for tight connections, early morning flights, or travelers who dislike waiting. If you want zero shuttle time, the DIA Covered Garage (walk to terminal) wins overall.
Best for EV drivers
Winner: Canopy Airport Parking — the only off-airport lot with dedicated EV charging stations near DIA. Also available with covered parking for added protection. No other off-airport lot near DEN offers EV charging.
Best for covered parking at the lowest price
Winner: Canopy Airport Parking — covered from $18/day vs ParkDIA covered at $22/day and WallyPark covered at $15/day (but higher base rate). For hail and snow protection, Canopy covered is the best-value option.
Best for loyalty / frequent flyers
Winner: Tie between Canopy (5280 Club) and WallyPark (loyalty program). Both accumulate points toward free future parking. WallyPark's loyalty program has national network value for travelers who use WallyPark at other airports. Canopy's 5280 Club is Denver-specific but offers generous first-booking bonuses.
Best for maximum convenience (no shuttle)
Winner: DIA Covered Garage ($28/day) or DIA Valet ($40+/day). Both are on-airport options that eliminate shuttle time. The garage is a walk to the terminal; valet is door-to-door. Worth the premium for business travelers, tight connections, or anyone with mobility considerations.
Head-to-head matchups
Looking for a more detailed comparison of specific lots?
- Canopy vs ParkDIA — the two most popular lots compared across every dimension.
- Canopy vs Park2Jet — two budget lots, same price range, different strengths.
- WallyPark vs ParkDIA — fastest shuttle vs largest capacity.