Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has its own facilities for those travelling here by car, but there are also several off-site parking options nearby that tend to be significantly cheaper than parking rates at MSP.
A plane sits on the tarmac at Minneapolis Airport (Photo: bgwashburn via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Located within 10 miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul, Minneapolis Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the Upper Midwest, serving destinations across the US and beyond. It currently costs up to $26 per day to park at Minneapolis Airport, and long term parking near Minneapolis Airport will cost you up to $182 per week. However, by booking away from the airport, you can save between 40% and 60% on parking deals at Minneapolis. We’ve picked out 3 of the best off-airport parking options, all of which offer a shuttle service to and from the airport for maximum convenience.
Hilton MSP Airport Lot
Situated 1.7 miles from the airport, this parking facility offers uncovered self parking for rates starting at $17.75 per day. Open 24/7, there’s a free shuttle service that runs to and from the airport every 30-40 minutes between 4.30am and 11am daily, with a journey time of around 8 minutes depending on traffic. At this parking lot, you have up until the minute your reservation begins to cancel and still receive a full refund.
EZ Air Park
If you don’t mind being a little further from the airport, this facility has slightly cheaper rates, with uncovered self-parking available for upwards of $14.50 per day. Located just under 3 miles from the terminal buildings, you can jump on a complimentary shuttle service that can be requested on demand 24/7. As with our previous recommendation, you have until your reservation starts to cancel your parking and still claim a full refund.
Extended Stay – 3015 Denmark Ave Garage
Bu some distance the most cheap parking option we’d suggest is this Extended Stay garage located within the grounds of a budget hotel, 4 miles from the airport. Here you’ll pay rates starting at just $5.99 per day for outdoors self-parking. The paved facility is open 24/7 and there are numerous restaurants, cafes and shops within easy walking distance. For maximum peace of mind, the parking garage is also constantly staffed during opening hours.