DIA parking cost summary table
| Lot type | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-airport (cheapest) | $7 | $49 | $210 |
| Off-airport (typical) | $10-12 | $70-84 | $280-336 |
| Off-airport covered | $14-22 | $98-154 | $420-660 |
| On-airport economy | $8 | $56 | $300 |
| On-airport shuttle lots | $10 | $70 | $300 |
| On-airport garage | $25-32 | $175-224 | $750 |
| On-airport valet | $50 | $350 | N/A |
DIA parking cost by trip length
Total cost for a typical traveler picking the cheapest lot in each tier:
| Trip length | Pikes Peak Shuttle | DIA Economy | DIA Garage | DIA Valet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $7 | $8 | $25 | $50 |
| 3 days | $21 | $24 | $75 | $150 |
| 5 days | $35 | $40 | $125 | $250 |
| 7 days | $49 | $56 | $175 | $350 |
| 10 days | $70 | $80 | $250 | $500 |
| 14 days | $98 | $112 | $350 | $700 |
| 21 days | $147 | $210 | $525 | N/A |
| 30 days | $210 | $300 | $750 | N/A |
On a 14-day trip, picking Pikes Peak ($98) over DIA valet ($700) saves $602. That alone pays for a domestic round-trip flight.
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What drives DIA parking cost up
- Walk-in vs advance booking: Walk-in adds 15-30% over advance rates at every off-airport lot.
- Peak-day surcharge: Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, ski-season weekends — surges of 20-50%.
- Lot type: Garage > covered off-airport > open-air off-airport > shuttle lot. Each tier roughly doubles the previous.
- Vehicle size: Trucks, vans, and trailers add $3-5/day at most lots.
- Trip length: Per-day cost decreases with longer stays at most off-airport lots; on-airport stays linear.
How to lower DIA parking cost
- Pick off-airport. $7-12/day vs $25-50/day on-airport.
- Book 2-3 weeks ahead. Locks in advance rate; avoids walk-in surcharge.
- Stack a 25%-off code. Windy Parking emails new signups a code on first booking.
- Choose midweek departures. Tuesday-Thursday avoids weekend surge pricing.
- Enroll in loyalty. Canopy 5280 and ParkDIA Rewards pay back $50-80/year for frequent flyers.
For the full lot-by-lot rate detail see DIA parking rates 2026. To return to the master comparison, visit the DIA parking pillar.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DIA parking cost?
$7-50/day. Off-airport from $7, on-airport economy $8, garage $25-32, valet $50. Weekly $49-350; monthly $200-700.
Cost of weekly DIA parking?
Pikes Peak $49 (cheapest), Canopy $63, DIA Economy $70, garage $175, valet $350.
Cost of monthly DIA parking?
Pikes Peak $210 (cheapest), Canopy $270, DIA Economy $300, garage $750. 4th-week-free promotions drop effective monthly to $189-247.
How can I reduce DIA parking cost?
Book 2-3 weeks ahead, pick off-airport, stack a 25%-off Windy Parking code, avoid weekend departures, enroll in loyalty programs.
Why does DIA parking cost so much?
On-airport is a monopoly with fixed rates. Off-airport competes within 6 miles and prices 50-75% lower. DIA also raised on-airport rates in May 2025.
Is DIA parking cost the same year-round?
No — surges 20-50% during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and ski-season weekends. Midweek avoids surge.