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Dallas-Fort Worth Airport parking

DFW Airport parking facilities are designed to maximize the convenience of passengers traveling from any of the airport's five terminals. Rather than having different parking areas for customers based on the length of their stay at the airport, DFW has parking lots dedicated to each of its terminals, as well as express and remote lots that charge cheaper rates than the terminal lots.

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Parking Cost

Car Park	Transfer time (mins)	Daily Rates From
DoubleTree Hotel Dallas DFW Airport North - Self Park - Uncovered - Irving		$4.00
Wingate by Wyndham DFW/North Irving - Self Park - Uncovered - Irving		$5.00
Days Inn Irving Grapevine DFW Airport North - Self Park - Uncovered - Irving		$5.71
Red Roof Inn - DFW Airport North - Self Park - Uncovered - Irving		$6.00
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport North - Self Park - Uncovered - Grapevine		$6.86

These are our cheapest prices based on the daily price when staying for a week in a month's time. To get prices accurate for you, use the search box above to compare prices for your parking dates.

DFW terminal parking

All five of DFW's terminal parking lots are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are more than 20,000 parking spaces in total across the five multi-story terminal lots and there is a free van service to transport passengers to and from the relevant terminal.

The terminal lots operate a TollTag service, whereby you can set up an account that is linked to your payment card and simply pass through the entry and exit barriers, where your vehicle's registration will be recognized and payment taken automatically. To make life even easier, digital parking guidance is in operation at the parking lots for Terminal A and Terminal D, enabling visitors to see exactly where the available spaces are upon arrival, and indicating the status of each space with different colored lights.

The parking rates at all five terminal lots are identical, with different charges for stays of up to eight minutes, eight-to-30 minutes, 30 minutes to two hours, two-to-four hours, four-to-six hours and six-to-24 hours. There is a set daily rate thereafter and an upper limit of 90 days per stay. The lots accept cash and major credit cards.

DFW valet parking

All five terminal lots at DFW offer valet parking and you do not need to book in advance to use this service. For a set daily rate that is higher than the standard terminal rate, you can drop off your car with a valet who will park it in a covered garage on the airport grounds. The valet service includes round-the-clock monitoring of your vehicle and various interior and exterior car wash packages are available.

DFW express parking

The two express lots at Dallas Fort Worth are located near the north and south entry/exit gates and both feature uncovered and covered parking options. While these lots aren't quite as close to the check-in desks as the dedicated terminal equivalents, there are a number of advantages to express parking at DFW, including lower rates, a direct shuttle from your vehicle to the terminal, free bottled water and newspapers, as well as luggage assistance by the shuttle drivers.

TollTag is in operation at the express lots and there are 7,000 spaces to choose from across Express North and Express South.

DFW remote parking

Offering even cheaper rates than the express lots, the two remote facilities at DFW contain more than 4,500 parking spaces and are located close to the airport's north and south entry/exit gates. They are open 24 hours a day throughout the week and a bus service runs every 15 minutes from 5am to 12:30am to transport passengers between them and the various terminals.

Disabled parking

Accessible parking is available in all five terminal lots at DFW and there are accessible spaces in the remote and express facilities. All disabled parking spaces are served by accessible shuttle buses/vans and wheelchair accessible van transfers can be requested by asking the driver of any of the airport's buses and vans.

Guide to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

(+1) 972-973-3112
2400 Aviation Drive DFW Airport, TX 75261
Car, bus, train, taxi
Free throughout the airport (with adverts)
www.dfwairport.com/

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, also known as Dallas Fort Worth or DFW, is the world's third-busiest airport in terms of aircraft movements. Only nine airports anywhere on the planet can lay claim to having higher passenger numbers and DFW is the busiest air travel facility in the state of Texas by any measure.

The airport itself is enormous, covering more than 26.9 square miles (70 square kilometers) and featuring five terminal buildings, each with its own dedicated parking area. There are seven runways at DFW, the longest of which are 2.5 miles (four kilometers) in length.

The five terminal buildings at Dallas Fort Worth Airport contain a total of 165 gates, providing 64 million passengers per year with access to flights offered by no less than 27 airlines. Flights from DFW connect with 221 destinations domestically and around the world and the airport proudly claims to be able to provide people with access to every major city in the continental United States inside four hours. American Airlines has its headquarters at Dallas Fort Worth and offers almost 900 flights from the airport every day.

DFW's considerable infrastructure is staffed by around 60,000 employees at the airport and is overseen by 1,800 board members; moreover, the airport contributes in excess of $37 billion to the North Texas economy every year.

Location of Dallas Fort Worth Airport

DFW is located on the edge of the city of Grapevine in Tarrant County, to the north west of the city of Dallas and to the north east of Fort Worth in North Texas.

Dallas city center is 20 miles (32 kilometers) away from DFW and can be reached by traveling along the TX-183 westbound, while Fort Worth city center is 23 miles (37 kilometers) away via the TX-121 northbound and the TX-183 eastbound. Other nearby cities include Irving in Dallas County, 11.2 miles (18 kilometers) to the south of DFW and Arlington in Tarrant County 15 miles (24.1 kilometers) south of the airport.

Dallas Fort Worth also serves the city of Denton, 25.1 miles (40.3 kilometers) to the north, which can be reached via the I-35, and Waco, 107 miles (172 kilometers) to the south, which can also be reached via the I-35.

History of Dallas Fort Worth Airport

The idea for a joint-airport between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth dates back much further than the airport itself. The original proposal for a regional airport was tabled in 1940, but Dallas Fort Worth Airport didn't actually open its doors until 1973.

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) began building an airport at Arlington in 1942 with the intention of creating a facility that would serve Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as the surrounding North Texas and Tarrant County region. However, the airport's progress was halted over a dispute about which way the terminal building should face and this began a saga of disagreements between Dallas and Fort Worth that would continue for more than three decades.

In those intervening years, the city of Fort Worth developed the airport at Arlington and named it Greater Fort Worth International Airport, while Dallas developed its own facility at Love Field in the north west of the city's downtown area. The two airports competed for passengers and airlines throughout the 1940s and 1950s and the dignitaries of the two cities became entrenched in their opposition to each other. Fort Worth mayor Amon G. Carter is reported to have boycotted all restaurants in Dallas when he was there on business, instead bringing his own lunch whenever necessary. It was Carter who persuaded American Airlines to move its headquarters from Dallas to Fort Worth, further fuelling the feud between the two cities.

Love Field Airport thrived in the late 1950s and early 1960s, claiming 49 per cent of Texas air traffic by 1965, and the facility became increasingly congested. Despite this, the Federal Aviation Administration withheld funds for expansion because the requirement to support both rival airports proved too expensive. As such, pressure for the two cities to agree upon a location for a regional airport increased and committees were appointed to identify a site.

It wasn't until 1968 that the area intersecting Grapevine, Irving and Euless was chosen as a site for a regional airport and a poll was held to gain public approval for the plans. The results showed unanimous support and the construction of the facility – then named North Texas Regional Airport – began.

Construction was completed in 1973 and the first commercial flight to land at the airport was the 341 American Airlines service from New York, which touched down on January 13 1974.

The airport rapidly gained popularity, with international flights to South America and Mexico opening in 1974, followed by services to London in 1978 and Europe and Asia in 1979, all courtesy of Braniff International Airways.

The airport was renamed Dallas Fort Worth International in 1985 and by 1988 it was the fourth-largest airport in the world. Delta Airlines made DFW a hub from the mid-1980s to 2005, helping to fuel its exponential growth throughout that period, while American Airlines continues to call the airport its home.

Airport facilities

In terms of variety, quality and scale, the facilities at Dallas Fort Worth Airport rival those of any airport in the world. The options available for dining and shopping are comparable to a reasonably sized town center and everything else you could possibly hope for an airport to contain is provided, including business facilities, disabled access and children's play areas.

Facilities at Dallas Fort Worth Airport include:

Animal relief areas
Art galleries
ATMs
Baby nursing rooms
Baggage trolleys
Barbers and hair salon
Car rental
Chapel
Children's play area
Courier service
Currency exchange
Disabled access
Executive lounges
First aid room
Food and drink
- Bakeries
- Barbecue restaurant
- Bars and pubs
- Burgers
- Cereal bar
- Coffee shops
- Donut shop
- Fast food outlets
- Fried chicken
- Ice cream parlors
- Irish pub and restaurant
- Italian restaurants
- Mexican restaurants
- Oriental food
- Pretzel bar
- Sandwich shops
- Seafood restaurant
- Smoothies and yogurts
- Steakhouses
- Takeaway sandwiches
- Tapas
- Wine bars
Information desk
Massage therapist and massage chairs
Office workstation
Parking facilities
Pet hotel
Rail connection services
Shopping
- Bookshop
- Clothing and fashion
- Confectionary
- Cosmetics
- Duty free
- Local souvenirs
- Newsagent
- Sports memorabilia
- Technology outlets
- Toy shop
Showers
Smoking area
Stranded traveler cots
Travel agent
WiFi
Yoga studio

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport hotel and parking

There are four on-site hotels at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, all offering Park-Stay-Fly packages that make it easy to book accommodation and parking for your trip.

At the Hyatt Regency, located close to Terminal C, a reservation of one night entitles you to three or seven nights' free parking and the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to all airport terminals. Amenities at the Hyatt Regency include a gym, an outdoor infinity pool, a steakhouse restaurant and a lobby bar, making it an ideal place to spend your layover.

The more luxurious Grand Hyatt is the closest hotel to Terminal D and anyone staying there can take advantage of exclusive rates for parking in Terminal D's dedicated 'smart' parking garage. The hotel's upscale facilities include a martini and sushi bar, spa treatment rooms and contemporary accommodation with oversized en suite bathrooms.

The two more affordable on-site hotels are the Hyatt Place DFW, located to the south of the terminal buildings, and the Minute Suites Nap Center, where you can make bookings for short stays if you need a nap or a freshen up in the hotel's hot showers.

If you decide against staying in one of the airport's on-site hotels, there is a huge range of choice from other accommodation providers. For example, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham offers free WiFi, an inclusive breakfast buffet and parking for the duration of your stay, as well as shuttle services to the airport and local attractions.

Top things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Take the Skylink

As well as being the most efficient way to travel between terminals and gates at DFW, the Skylink is a great way to take a tour of the airport grounds and get a sense of the immense scale of the whole facility.

The Skylink is open around the clock every day, with trains arriving every two minutes at each stop. You don't need a ticket to ride and you can travel between the two most distant points on the light railway in as little as nine minutes, with optional stops at all five terminals and their various shops and restaurants along the way.

Enjoy the view

From 7am to 7pm at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, you can enjoy one of the best views of the aircraft taking off and landing at the airport from the Founders' Plaza. Opened in 1995, this dedicated observation area features a parking area, picnic tables and a commemorative monument to the airport's founders, as well as information about the history of DFW.

Satisfy your artistic urges

Like many of North America's larger airports, DFW runs a multi-million-dollar public art program, giving visitors to Dallas Fort Worth the chance to view more than 30 different works of art from local creative talents and internationally renowned artists.

Terminal D is the best place to see DFW's paintings, sculptures, mosaics and murals, but there are also pieces outside the security gates and at the Skylink stations. You can register for a tour of the airport's artworks on the official DFW website.

Join the Junior Flyer's Club

Terminal A is the place to be if you're traveling with children at Dallas Fort Worth, as that is where you will find the Junior Flyer's Club. Babies and toddlers can safely tumble around the soft play area while parents and guardians supervise from the seating nearby. You'll find the Junior Flyer's Club by gate A13.

Take a stroll and help your heart

If you fancy stretching your legs during your layover at DFW, you can follow the walking path around the airport, which is endorsed by the American Heart Association. The route runs from gate D6 to D40 and covers 0.6 miles (one kilometer), but there is the option to make it a little more testing by including the 55-foot (16.8-meter) high staircases that lead up to the two Skylink stations en route.

Top things to do near Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Shop 'til you drop

If you've only got a short layover at DFW and you're in the mood for a bit of shopping, the airport itself has a huge variety of stores in every terminal, but if you're looking to get away from the crowds of the airport and see what else the region has to offer in terms of retail, you can head two miles (3.2 kilometers) north to Grapevine Mills, where 180 shops, an aquarium and a dine-in movie theater can all be found under one roof.

Play a round on one of America's best courses

Golf Digest named Bear Creek Golf Club one of the top 50 resort courses in the USA, while the Wall Street Journal featured the club in its list of 10 great places to play.

If you're passing through Dallas Fort Worth, you're only 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers) from Bear Creek's pristine greens and sweeping fairways. The course is a treat for anyone, but for golfers flying out from or landing at DFW, Bear Creek is a must.

Have a picnic in the park

Bear Creek is not just a haven for golfers; the park that takes its name from the creek that runs close to DFW is an ideal escape for anyone in search of fresh air and some natural splendor to break up their journey.

Head to Bear Creek Park and enjoy 51 acres (20.6 hectares) of grass and woodland, encompassing athletic fields, children's play areas, public exercise areas and a meandering pathway leading you on a gentle stroll.

Swim or sail at the lake

Just under 20 minutes' drive from DFW is Lake Grapevine, where you can set sail from one of the three marinas and enjoy a bracing trip out on the water. The lake, which was constructed in 1945 as part of the floodway system in the region, borders on the airport grounds, so passengers with a bit of time to spare at the airport often head to its shores for a spot of sailing, fishing, kayaking or simply sitting and taking in the views.

Say howdy to the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most famous sports teams in America; if you're passing through DFW, you're only 20 minutes' drive away from the team's spectacular home, the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The 100,000-seater dome-shaped stadium is an architectural wonder, so whether you've got an interest in sports or not, you'll enjoy one of the daily tours that can be pre-booked or paid for when you arrive. A tour will take you deep into the heart of the world's biggest domed structure and you may even be able to walk on the hallowed field itself.

Which terminal?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport might be huge, but that doesn't mean you should have any problems finding your way to the correct terminal and gate for your flight. The Skylink light rail service provides quick transfers between terminals and gates and the airport's complimentary shuttles will take you from any on-site parking lot to your terminal.

The airlines currently offering public flights to and from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport can be found on the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport website.

How to get to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Directions to DFW airport by car

Dallas Fort Worth benefits from excellent transport links and it is connected to State Highway 183 to the south and State Highway 114 to the north. Passengers arriving from the north can also use I-635 to reach DFW.

International Parkway is the road that runs the length of the entire airport and you can drive along it to reach all five terminals, all of the airport's on-site parking lots and its on-site hotels. From Dallas, the TX-114 westbound runs to the airport and from Fort Worth you can take the TX-183 eastbound to reach DFW.

To DFW airport by bus

Catching the bus is an affordable way to get to Dallas Fort Worth from nearby cities. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates the 408 bus route seven days a week, connecting Downtown Irving and Downtown Dallas with the DFW remote parking area near the south entry/exit to the airport.

To DFW airport by rail

Dallas has a light rail service that offers one of the cheapest ways to travel from the city center to the airport. The DART station in Downtown Dallas operates trains to DFW on its Orange Line from 4am to 1am every day, arriving at Terminal A.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) also operates airport services from Dallas Union Station and Downtown Fort Worth to DFW's airport station.

Taxi to DFW airport

Taxis are an expensive way to travel between DFW and its surrounding cities, but they are plentiful at the airport, with stands located at each of the five terminals. Between 8am and 12am, airport staff are on hand to assist with getting a taxi from DFW, but if you need a taxi outside of those hours, you can call (+1) 972-574-5878 and request one.

Useful tips

Late-night parking

If you arrive at Dallas Fort Worth between 12am and 4am and you wish to use the express parking facilities, you need to call (+1) 972-574-7500 to be given access.

If you arrive between 12:30am and 5am and require a shuttle bus from the remote parking lots to the terminals, you need to call (+1) 972-754-6004 to arrange a pick-up.

Free parking for veterans at DFW airport

Certain license plates held by those who have served in the US military qualify drivers for a parking charge waiver. A list of military veterans eligible for free parking at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is available on this page of the airport's official website.

Use the DFW airport app

Available for Android and iPhone as well as Apple Watch, the free DFW Official App provides flight news, weather alerts and helpful airport information direct to your device. You can use it to find your way around the gigantic DFW grounds and terminal buildings or use it to help you remember where you parked your car.

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport FAQs

How much is parking at DFW airport?

Parking at Dallas Fort Worth airport can costs between $2 for an hour at the Terminal car park to $10 per day for the Remote car park. To find the cheapest parking at DFW airport simply complete a search through our site. We will list multiple parking options for you to choose from.

Can I travel with a pet at Dallas Fort Worth?

Yes, the airport features designated pet relief areas in Terminals B, D and E, but you need to keep your pet on a leash at all times or have it in an appropriate carrier. There is a pet resort called Paradise 4 Paws located near the airport, but if you are taking your pet with you on your trip, you will need to let your airline know when making your booking.

What is the geographic location of Dallas Fort Worth Airport?

The coordinates for DFW are as follows:

32.8998 N

97.0403 W

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