MSP Parking

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Parking Guide

MSP Airport Address: 4300 Glumack Drive St. Paul, MN 55111

When you’re going through MSP, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, you’ll want to know where to park, where to pick up loved ones, what the best MSP airport parking deals are and what to avoid. We cover the most important Minneapolis airport parking information for you.

MSP Airport Parking Lot Options

One of the best-kept travel secrets is the use of offsite overnight parking. Located a few miles away from the Minneapolis airport, these lots are usually much cheaper than airport parking and often provide free shuttle service to Minneapolis airport. Although there are dozens of lots to choose from, we’ve found some of the best deals for parking near MSP below:

Park ‘N Go: You can access this uncovered self parking lot at all hours, as it’s 24/7 accessible. You won’t have to worry about getting picked up from the airport either. Their free shuttle service runs 24/7 and includes luggage assistance!

Price: from $14.00/day
Distance from airport: 3.4 miles
Address: 7901 International Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota, US 55425

EZ Air Park: With an exterior fence and 24/7 access, EZ Air Park gives you security and convenience. They offer uncovered self parking lots near the Minneapolis airport. Their reward program adds an incentive to continue booking with them and their shuttle service runs all day at 5-10 minute intervals.

Price: from $12.00 /day
Distance from airport: 5.9 miles
Address: 2804 Lexington Ave, Eagan, Minnesota, US 55121

AmericInn Hotel Suites: Park your car yourself at this outdoor parking lot. If you came a little early or need to wait for the shuttle, you can enjoy your downtime with free coffee, tea, and water. They even have free WiFi and a business center that you can use in the meantime. The shuttle runs 24/7 and your car is also accessible 24/7.

Price: from $8.50/day
Distance from airport: 10.0 miles
Address: 5861 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, US 55076

Denison Parking: 740 S 4th St. Ramp: Although Denison Parking does not have a shuttle to MSP, it does provide indoor shelter from the elements. It is a covered, handicap-accessible self parking lot that is open 24/7. It is also right across from the Minneapolis light rail which takes passengers to the airport.  

Price: from $11.00/day
Distance from airport: 9.6 miles
Address: 740 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 55415

Park ‘N Fly: With shuttles that run every 3-5 minutes, you don’t need to stress out when you see the shuttle leave right as you’re parking in these parking spaces. You don’t have to wrestle your luggage in and out on your own either, they offer free luggage assistance! This lot is open 24/7 and has uncovered self parking spaces open for reservations.

Price: from $12.00/day
Distance from airport: 3.4 miles
Address: 3750 American Blvd. East, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US 55425

Parking at MSP (On-Airport)

When you’re parking at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, you’ll definitely want to make sure there’s availability in any lot you’re interested in by checking the official website here. With that being said, there are three different parking options at the Minneapolis airport. To guarantee a parking space at the airport, you can pay an additional fee to sign up for the ePark Elite.

Terminal 1- Lindbergh

You can find rates for the MSP Hourly Parking lot below:

1hr-$5.00

Every hour after- $3.00

24-hour max -$26.00

*There is a 4-hour maximum for parking here.

You can find rates for the MSP Daily Parking lot below:

1hr-$5.00

Every hour after- $3.00

24-hour max -$26.00

You can find rates for the MSP Valet Parking lot below:

1hr-$10.00

Every hour after- $3.00

24-hour max -$45.00

Terminal 2-Humphrey

You can find rates for the MSP Hourly Parking lot below:

1hr-$5.00

Every hour after- $3.00

24-hour max -$26.00

*There is a 7-hour maximum for parking here.

You can find rates for the MSP Value Parking lot below:

1hr-$5.00

Every hour after- $3.00

24-hour max -$19.00

Quick Ride Ramp

You can find rates for the MSP Quick Ride Ramp lot below:

1hr-$3.00

24-hour max -$25.00

*This lot has a 24/7 shuttle that takes passengers to Terminal 1-Lindbergh.

Cell Phone Waiting Lot

Just pulling through the airport to pick someone up? The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is the perfect place to park and wait. It’s found on Post Road between the two terminals.

Charging Stations

Need to charge your electric vehicle? There are EV charging stations in the Red and Blue ramps of Terminal 1-Lindbergh’s Daily Parking. There are also electric charging stations in the Orange ramp of Value Parking.

MSP Parking Long Term

The Quick Ride Ramp is the best option for long-term parking at MSP. You do have to take a shuttle to get to the airport, and the shuttle will only take you to Terminal 1-Lindbergh. Make sure you’ve planned. It’s important to note that parking in the Minneapolis airport cannot go over 45 days. If you need to park for longer or are just looking for a cheap parking deal for airport parking, you’ll definitely want to look into off airport parking lots. These lots are close to the airport and offer parking at much lower rates. They often include a free shuttle to the airport.

If you’re taking a late night or early morning flight, you might want to consider an airport hotel bundle, covered in the next section.

MSP Airport Hotels

Bundle packages
Business travelers and traveling families appreciate airport hotel parking packages the most. These packages, often called “park and fly” or “parksleepfly” packages, are offered by Minneapolis airport hotels with parking. They include discounted one-night stays in their parking package, often at the same price as airport parking on its own. These bundles are good for the budget traveler as the cheapest parking deal. With the hotels so close to Minneapolis airport it gives travelers the peace of mind that comes with proximity and the comfort of a good night’s sleep. Most of the MSP airport hotels even come with shuttles as part of the package.

Parksleepfly.com is a website that pools together the best park and fly deals on the internet for you. A few top bundles are below:

AmericInn Hotel & Suites: With a 24/7 front desk and 24/7 shuttle, this airport hotel is great for those early morning, late night flights. They provide free WiFi and even a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning.

Distance from airport: 9.5 miles
Address: 5861 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 55076 United States

Comfort Inn Airport Bloomington: You don’t have to leave your room once you get to the Comfort Inn. Their room service will bring everything up to you and their dry cleaning service will make sure you don’t have to carry any dirty laundry on the plane. If you decide to venture out, there’s an Outback Steakhouse on site and a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Their shuttle runs on the top and bottom of each hour on demand.

Distance from airport: 4.9 miles
Address: 1321 E 78th St, Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425 United States

Days Inn Eagan: Resting up at Days Inn before your flight is a budget-friendly way to ensure you’re ready for your journey. They have free Wi-Fi, TVs in each room and a fresh continental breakfast ready for you in the morning. The complimentary shuttle runs every hour from 4 a.m. to midnight.

Distance from airport: 8.0 miles
Address: 4510 Erin Drive, Eagan, Minnesota, 55122 United States

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington by Mall of America: The free airport shuttle service that runs on the hour 24/7 and then twice an hour between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., you won’t have to worry about missing your flight because you were late. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning services for last-minute needs and in-room amenities including an iron and a TV.

Distance from airport: 2.9 miles
Address: 7800 Bloomington Ave. S., Bloomington, Minnesota, 55425 United States

Alternative Transportation to MSP

Car Services

Car services are typically not the cheapest option to get to and from MSP. If you’re in a pinch, the taxi service at MSP can be found at Level T of Terminal 1 and at Ground Transport Center of Terminal 2. Just taking a taxi from the Minneapolis airport will tack on around $6 to your fare. The rate for a cab to downtown Minneapolis will be between $40-$50. Getting to downtown St. Paul will cost a bit less at $30-$40.

Some travelers take Uber or Lyft to MSP. This is an easy way to get to the airport and typically costs less than it would be to take a taxi. When getting dropped off by a rideshare service, you’ll be dropped off at your terminal of choice at the Departures area. If you’re taking a Lyft or Uber from MSP Terminal 1 you’ll want to wait at the Green Parking Ramp on Level 2. If you’re being picked up from Terminal 2, you’ll wait at the Ground Transport Center on the Purple Parking Ramp’s ground level.

Shuttle Services

Taking a shuttle service is one of the cheapest ways to get to and from the Minneapolis airport. Make a shuttle reservations online through ShuttleFinder.com, where you’ll have access to a variety of shuttle options to shop around. ShuttleFinder partners with different shuttle services such as SuperShuttle, most commonly known for its Blue Van. These shuttles are driven by knowledgable professionals and are simple, easy, and cheap.

Public transportation
Light Rail Transit
The light rail station runs every 10-15 minutes and stops at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 so you won’t have to transfer between the two terminals. The train connects to downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America and 15 other stops.

Public Bus Service
Terminal 1-Lindbergh has a city bus stop at the Upper East Roadway. There is no bus stop at Terminal 2-Humphrey, so all passengers from Terminal 2 must take the light rail to Terminal 1 to use the bus service. The city bus Route 54 runs to and from Terminal 1 of MSP.

MSP Airport Insider Tips

Picking Up At MSP
When picking up friends and family from MSP, you can always wait at the Cell Phone Waiting Lot for free. It’s especially useful for those who plan to do a quick curbside pick-up or during flight delays.  

Inside MSP
Inside the Minneapolis airport, there are more than 100 places to shop, eat and drink. If you’re looking to get away from loud talkers, Terminal 1 has two designated Quiet Seating Areas where like-minded people can gather.

The Minneapolis airport even has three Chiroports to help with your chiropractic needs before or after a long flight! You can find them at Terminal 1’s Concourse C, Concourse F, and Concourse G.

Although there is free Wi-Fi, you will have to purchase a package in order to get undisrupted, commercial-free Wi-Fi. Need to get work done and traveling with a group of coworkers? There Airport Conference Center is perfect for work meetings on-the-go or a quick presentation run-through before a big pitch.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Departures and Arrivals:
MSP Airport Terminal 1-Lindberg
Air Canada
Air Choice One
Air France
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Boutique Air
Delta Air Lines
Frontier Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United Airlines

MSP Airport Terminal 2-Humphrey
Condor
Icelandair
JetBlue Airways
Southwest Airlines
Sun Country Airlines