Detroit Airport

[hinodis]

What lot is the best for long term parking at DTW??

 

[Pinnie]

I am a fan of Qwik Park on Merriman road. They pick you up in the parking lot right by your car, load your luggage and drop you off at your terminal. Return service is very quick and again, they unload your luggage right at the trunk of your car. You can go to their website and download a coupon for a free day. qwikpark.com.

We use them about 7 or 8 times a year.

pinnie

 

[hinodis]

I am a fan of Qwik Park on Merriman road. They pick you up in the parking lot right by your car, load your luggage and drop you off at your terminal. Return service is very quick and again, they unload your luggage right at the trunk of your car. You can go to their website and download a coupon for a free day. qwikpark.com.

We use them about 7 or 8 times a year.

pinnie

That looks great! Thanks for the info.

 

[disneyholic family]

we always use Airlines Parking.
they also pick you up from your car and drop you off at your car.
with a AAA card, you receive a discount.

this is their website
http://www.airlinesparking.com

 

[disneydiz]

We use www.us-park.com located on Middlebelt. You can use AAA and you can download coupons -- very good service!

 

[TAKitty]

I second US park. If you are coming from 94 it is an easy find.

 

[jodifla]

I am a fan of Qwik Park on Merriman road. They pick you up in the parking lot right by your car, load your luggage and drop you off at your terminal. Return service is very quick and again, they unload your luggage right at the trunk of your car. You can go to their website and download a coupon for a free day. qwikpark.com.

We use them about 7 or 8 times a year.

pinnie

They're FANTASTIC! Very quick service. And no schlepping bags...they help you with them!

AND, they don't fill up a bus if you need to get to your plane.....they wait just a couple of minutes, then take off for the terminal.

 

[mnasmom3]

I second US park. If you are coming from 94 it is an easy find.

I'll third US Park. That's our lot choice.

 

[squirrlygirl]

Is it just me or do all those recommended places have a different version of the same website? I also couldn't find rates? What is the advantage to using these lots over the big blue deck? We parked there last trip and found it very convenient!

 

[disneyholic family]

Is it just me or do all those recommended places have a different version of the same website? I also couldn't find rates? What is the advantage to using these lots over the big blue deck? We parked there last trip and found it very convenient!

does the shuttle pick you up right from your car and bring you back to your car?

Also, is the car in a fenced-in secure area from where it can't be stolen?

if so, then there isn't a difference.

 

[squirrlygirl]

It's a parking garage right outside the Smith Terminal. There is free shuttle, but you can also walk (to the Smith Terminal at least). I think there's a similar place at McNamara. I'm curious why you (as in anyone not just PP) would choose off-site over on-site? We paid $9/day.

 

[disneyholic family]

It's a parking garage right outside the Smith Terminal. There is free shuttle, but you can also walk (to the Smith Terminal at least). I think there's a similar place at McNamara. I'm curious why you (as in anyone not just PP) would choose off-site over on-site? We paid $9/day.

at airlines parking you pay $55/week and i think it's $45 with the AAA discount.
That works out to $6.50/day - less than the $9 you're paying.

plus the shuttle takes you from your car to the front door of the terminal.
No walking at all from your car.

Also, it is relatively simple to steal a car from a parking garage.

 

[squirrlygirl]

at airlines parking you pay $55/week and i think it's $45 with the AAA discount.
That works out to $6.50/day - less than the $9 you're paying.

plus the shuttle takes you from your car to the front door of the terminal.
No walking at all from your car.

Also, it is relatively simple to steal a car from a parking garage.

You've convinced me-we'll try it next month! How long to figure to get from the lot to the airport? Is it only a few minutes? Thanks!

 

[TAKitty]

You've convinced me-we'll try it next month! How long to figure to get from the lot to the airport? Is it only a few minutes? Thanks!

I have parked at the Big Blue Deck several times and we NEVER see the shuttle. We always end up walking. At the park and ride lots, the shuttle is always ready to pick us up. In fact, they frequently pick us up before we have our luggage out of the van.

Also, with the other lots the coupon is good for one day free, so it reduces your cost.

 

[disneyholic family]

You've convinced me-we'll try it next month! How long to figure to get from the lot to the airport? Is it only a few minutes? Thanks!

the lot my sister parks at (airlines i think) takes about 10 minutes i think to the airport).
when you drive into the lot, there are signs directing you where to park (the lot is GIGANTIC so you have to follow the signs to know exactly where they want you to park).
The vans will be over there waiting for you to park.
that's why they have the signs for you to follow.
you follow the signs to the area and that's where you park.
The van comes up to you, the luggage is transferred to the van. They might pick up another car or two if they park when you do. and they you're all off to the airport.
be sure to write down the section of the lot you've parked in.
ask the driver to tell you what section it is and then WRITE IT DOWN on something that you'll have handy when you get back because when you get back on the shuttle at the end, you'll have to tell the driver where you parked and he'll take you straight there.

At the airport, the shuttles are constantly going by.
When i've flown with my sister (when we use the lot) we've never had to wait for a shuttle more than a minute (if that).

since this will be your first time using it, you should add on some extra time just in case.

 

[hinodis]

It sounds simple enough to me. DH really does not want to drive and park. He wants to take a limo. I can't see paying $250 for the limo.

 

[disneyholic family]

It sounds simple enough to me. DH really does not want to drive and park. He wants to take a limo. I can't see paying $250 for the limo.

a limo costs $250 for you?
the last time i used a town car from the airport to bloomfield hills it cost me something like $75 (including tip).

but now i use a car service that only costs me $55 including tip.

do you live very far away from the airport?

there is more than one airport car service. some are less expensive than others.


this is from the detroit airport website:
http://www.metroairport.com/transportation/


Checker Sedan - Luxury Sedan Service Detroit Metro Airport Taxi Association
www.checkersedan.com
Phone: (800) 351-5466

Sample Fares

Destination 1-way
Ann Arbor
$56
Dearborn
$40
Detroit (Downtown)
$49
Farmington Hills
$62
Grosse Pointes
$65
Southfield
$58
Troy
$78

but that's just the official town car company of DTW
there are other car service companies that will take you to the airport.

 

[squirrlygirl]

the lot my sister parks at (airlines i think) takes about 10 minutes i think to the airport).
when you drive into the lot, there are signs directing you where to park (the lot is GIGANTIC so you have to follow the signs to know exactly where they want you to park).
The vans will be over there waiting for you to park.
that's why they have the signs for you to follow.
you follow the signs to the area and that's where you park.
The van comes up to you, the luggage is transferred to the van. They might pick up another car or two if they park when you do. and they you're all off to the airport.
be sure to write down the section of the lot you've parked in.
ask the driver to tell you what section it is and then WRITE IT DOWN on something that you'll have handy when you get back because when you get back on the shuttle at the end, you'll have to tell the driver where you parked and he'll take you straight there.

At the airport, the shuttles are constantly going by.
When i've flown with my sister (when we use the lot) we've never had to wait for a shuttle more than a minute (if that).

since this will be your first time using it, you should add on some extra time just in case.

Thank you SO much for the wonderful information!