When you need a place to leave your vehicle, Cleveland Hopkins Airport provides a diverse selection of on-site parking choices. From the high-tech Smart Parking Garage to luxurious valet service, you have a world of options. All on-site parking at Cleveland Hopkins Airport is open and accessible 24/7. The parking facilities are managed by Standard Parking, and you can reach them for more information at (216) 267-5030.
On-site Parking Facilities at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Smart Garage
Rate: $25/day or $7/hr*
This multi-story garage is connected to the terminal via a skywalk on the third level and a walkway on the first. It features an intelligent guidance system with electronic signs and LED lights that guide you to available spaces. To pay, you simply take a ticket upon entry and use a credit card at the exit. Smarte Cartes are available on levels 1 and 3 for a small fee.
Security patrols the garage around the clock. White courtesy phones are located on floors 2 through 5 and can be used to request emergency vehicle assistance by dialing 4770, or you can call (216) 267-5030. All payments are credit card only.
Payment Accepted
- Credit Card
Blue Lot
Rate: $23/day*
Situated on airport grounds just north of the terminal, the Blue Lot is a surface parking area. To get there, turn right onto Park Road from Inner Drive just before the arrivals deck. The Blue Lot is credit card only.
Payment Accepted
- Credit Card
Red Lot
Rate: $23/day*
Located directly north of the terminal and across the street from the Blue Lot, this is another surface parking option. Access it by turning right onto Park Road from Inner Drive before the arrivals deck. This lot is credit card only.
Payment Accepted
- Credit Card
Orange Lot
Rate: $20/day*
This surface lot is across Park Road from the Smart Parking Garage. Enter by turning left onto Park Road from Inner Drive before you reach the baggage deck. The lot provides direct, covered access to the terminal via a skywalk. Payment is credit card only.
Payment Accepted
- Credit Card
Brown Lot
Rate: $17/day*
The most economical on-site lot, the Brown Lot is at 4960 Rocky River Drive. It has 599 spaces and offers shuttle service every 15 minutes, with drop-offs and pickups at the Ground Transportation Center. The lot accepts credit cards.
Payment Accepted
- Credit Card
Curbside Valet
Rate: $37/day
For the ultimate convenience, Cleveland Airport Parking includes 24/7 curbside valet. Travelers can simply pull up to the upper roadway by Door 1, drop off their vehicle, and head straight to their flight. A range of car care services are also available. For more information, call (216) 862-2738.
Passenger Pick-up & Drop-off
Arrivals (Pick-up)
Picking up passengers is simple with dedicated curbside pickup zones on the lower level. To avoid congestion, it’s recommended to use the cell phone lots or the Smart Garage instead of waiting at the curb for arriving passengers.
Departures (Drop-off)
Dropping off passengers is fast and easy on the upper level, where overhead signs clearly mark all airlines. If you need more time for a drop-off, the Smart Garage offers up to 30 minutes of free parking.
Getting to and from the Airport
Ground Transportation
Getting to your final destination from the airport is effortless. Whether you’re using a rideshare, a taxi, or public transit, Cleveland Hopkins Airport has you covered.
Rental Cars
The consolidated rental car facility is located off-site. A free shuttle runs continuously 24/7, taking approximately 5-7 minutes to get from the terminal to the facility. The shuttle departs from the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) on the baggage claim level.
The facility address is: 19601 Maplewood Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135.
Hotel Shuttles
Several local hotels provide complimentary shuttle service to and from Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Below is a list of nearby hotels that offer this service:
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles to Cleveland Airport
- Aloft Cleveland Airport – (440) 772-4300
- Courtyard by Marriott – (440) 716-9977
- Crowne Plaza Hotel – (440) 243-4040
- Hampton Inn and Suites – Brooklyn – (216) 929-8400
- Hampton Inn and Suites – Middleburg Heights – (440) 234-0206
- Hampton Inn North Olmsted – (440) 617-6306
- Hilton Garden Inn – (216) 898-1898
- Holiday Inn Express – Brook Park – (216) 433-0004
- Holiday Inn – Independence – (216) 524-8050
- Holiday Inn – Mayfield – (440) 461-9200
- Holiday Inn Express – Wadsworth – (330) 334-7666
- Hotel RL CLE Airport – (440) 734-5060
- Hotel RL – North Olmsted – (440) 734-5060
- Kalahari Resorts – Sandusky – (419) 433-7200
- La Quinta – Airport Cleveland – (216) 251-8500
- La Quinta Cleveland Airport West – (440) 734-4477
- Ramada Cleveland Airport West – (216) 734-4500
- Residence Inn – Middleburg Hts – (440) 638-5856
- Wyndham Cleveland Airport – (216) 252-5333
Taxis & Rideshares
Taxis
The airport offers a fleet of dedicated taxis with pre-set rates. The pickup zone is at the south end of the Baggage Claim level (carousel #11). Service is available 24/7. All taxis accept credit cards. For off-hours service, contact Ace Taxi at (216) 361-4700 or Americab at (216) 881-1111 directly.
Rideshares
Lyft and Uber operate at the airport, with designated pickup and drop-off zones on both the upper (departures) and lower (arrivals) roadways.
Public Transportation
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers convenient Red Line service between the airport and downtown Cleveland’s Tower City Station. The trip is under 30 minutes, with trains departing from the airport station every 15 minutes for most of the day. The station is on the lower level of the main terminal. For more info, call (216) 566-5100 or visit the RTA website.