Garage Hourly

First 2 hours free in the Garage Hourly next to DSM’s Terminal 1.

This is DSM’s short-stay Garage Hourly, posted at $2 per hour with a $48 daily max and sitting directly beside the terminal. Walk time is about 2 minutes from the garage into the small terminal, so it works well for drop-offs, quick pickups, or meeting an arrival without thinking about shuttles.

The key detail: the first 2 hours are free, as listed on DSM’s own parking page and echoed in multiple Google reviews. If you keep your stay under that window, you park right next to the building and usually pay $0, instead of circling the terminal loop or waiting in the cell phone lot off-site.

Because the terminal footprint is compact, reviewers say even from the upper levels it’s just a few minutes’ walk into the building. Many regulars skip the elevators completely and just take the stairs between levels, which cuts down on the wait and makes a quick meet-and-greet at baggage claim faster.

Common complaint: the signage and lane markings for Hourly vs Daily garages near the terminal loop can be confusing when you first turn in. Some drivers mention last-second lane changes trying to get into the Hourly entrance, especially at busier times of day, so move over early once you see the garage signs.

Tip: if you’re picking someone up and expect delays, aim to arrive at the Garage Hourly about 60–75 minutes before their scheduled arrival, park, and walk in; that timing usually keeps you under the 2-hour free limit while giving some buffer for a late flight or slow bags.