Long Term Parking

Locals say “long‑term” at DTW and usually mean Green Lot pricing, not a separate garage.

DTW’s official Long Term Parking runs about $15.00 per day or $105.00 per week, so it slots between the terminal decks and the far off‑airport lots. The big quirk: r/Detroit regulars point out the same structures often serve both “short” and “long” stays, and nobody at the exit is counting your days. It’s mostly about what you’re willing to pay over 4–10 days away.

This long‑stay option sits roughly 0.5 miles from the terminals, with about a 10‑minute walk to McNamara or Evans on a normal day. That distance is the trade: cheaper than parking right over the concourse, but closer than the coupon lots off Middlebelt. Flyers posting receipts say that once you cross the 4–5 day mark, these long‑term rates usually beat the decks, especially if you aren’t stacking promo codes.

Regulars on FlyerTalk describe a pattern: pay more for the garages on 1–3 day work trips, switch to Long Term or Green-style lots for week‑long vacations. One Detroit poster calls the Green Lot setup “the sweet spot” because it stays airport‑run and near the field while still under garage pricing for a 7–10 day stay. If you’ve left a car in the deck for 10 days without issue, this will feel familiar, just less painful when the total prints out.

Practical tip: price out your exact dates at $15 per day, then compare to any garage coupons; if you’ll be gone more than 5 days, Long Term or Green usually wins on cost without adding a shuttle hassle.