Denver International Airport
    IATA Code: DEN

    Denver International Airport

    Denver International Airport (DEN) Sits 25 Miles Northeast of Downtown Denver. One Terminal, Jeppesen, and Three Midfield Concourses Hold 169 Gates on the Largest Airport Site in North America

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    Airport Data Sheet
    DEN
    IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
    ServesDenver, United States
    Coordinates39.8600° N, 104.6738° W
    Elevation5431 ft
    Number of Terminals1 Terminal, 3 Concourses
    Airport Opening HoursOpen 24/7
    Recommended Arrival TimeAt Least 2 Hours
    Official Websiteflydenver.com
    // Airport Data

    Denver International Airport at a Glance

    Jeppesen Terminal Is the Airport’s Only Terminal: Airline Check-In and Both Security Checkpoints Sit on Level 6, Baggage Claim and Ground Transport on Level 5, and Passenger Pickup on Level 4. The Underground Train to the Gates Serves Concourses A, B and C, and Concourse A Can Also Be Walked over the Pedestrian Bridge

    IATA DEN · ICAO KDEN · Elev 5431 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Denver International Airport?

    Yes. DEN Airport Free WiFi Covers Jeppesen Terminal and All Three Concourses with No Password and No Charge — Pick DEN Airport Free WiFi or DEN Airport Free WiFi 2.4 and Connect. Speeds Fall at Busy Gates, and the Session Sometimes Needs Restarting

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Denver International Airport?

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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

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    CostFree Trial, Then from 3.99 $
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
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    // Boarding Data

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    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Denver International Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Denver International Airport

    In Most Cases, Yes. eSIM Mobile Data Is Usually Faster, More Stable, and More Secure than Crowded Public WiFi at Denver International Airport, Especially during Peak Travel Hours
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    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
    Yes. Most Dual-SIM Phones Allow You to Keep Your Regular SIM for Calls and SMS While Using eSIM for Mobile Data
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Denver International Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    1 Terminal, 3 Concourses
    Jeppesen Terminal Is the Only Terminal. Its Gates Sit in Three Midfield Concourses, A, B and C, with 169 Gates in Operation
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    Jeppesen, Levels 4 to 6
    Level 6 Has Check-In, Bag Drop and Security; Level 5 Has Baggage Claim, Taxis, Ride Apps and Shuttles; Level 4 Is Passenger Pickup
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    Train to the Gates
    The Underground Train Reaches Concourse C in under Ten Minutes. Concourse A Is Also a Walk over the Pedestrian Bridge; B and C Are Train Only
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    Open 24/7
    Denver Airport Operates around the Clock. Airline Counters, Shops and Restaurants Keep Shorter Hours, and Many Close Overnight
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    East and West, Level 6
    Both Are on Level 6 and Reach Every Gate; the Old North, South and Bridge Checkpoints Have Closed. PreCheck Runs 4 AM to 8:45 PM
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    At Least 2 Hours
    Denver Airport Asks for at Least Two Hours before Departure. Allow More in a Winter Storm, on a Holiday Peak, or with Bags to Check
    DEN · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Denver International Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    10 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    West Garage

    Walk Time to Terminal
    5 to 10 Minutes on Foot, No Shuttle
    Typical Price
    $35 Daily Maximum, $7 an Hour on the First Day
    Location
    Attached to the West Side of Jeppesen Terminal, Five Levels
    Best For
    The Shortest Walk, under Cover

    25 EV Charging Stations on Level 1, Rows E and F. All Accessible Parking Is on Level 1, and Clearance Is Eight Feet

    DEN · WE · West Garage
    Parking Ticket

    East Garage

    Walk Time to Terminal
    5 to 10 Minutes on Foot, No Shuttle
    Typical Price
    $35 Daily Maximum, $7 an Hour on the First Day
    Location
    Attached to the East Side of Jeppesen Terminal, Five Levels
    Best For
    The Shortest Walk, under Cover

    11 EV Charging Stations on Level 1, Rows E, F and R. Accessible Parking Is on Levels 1, 2, 4 and 5

    DEN · EA · East Garage
    Parking Ticket

    West Economy

    Walk Time to Terminal
    10 to 12 Minutes on Foot, or a 7 to 20 Minute Shuttle
    Typical Price
    $20 a Day
    Location
    Surface Lot on the West Side, beyond the West Garage
    Best For
    Lower Cost, and Still Walkable

    Free Shuttles Leave the Lot Shelters Every 10 Minutes for the Hotel Transit Center at the Terminal’s South End

    DEN · WE · West Economy
    Parking Ticket

    East Economy

    Walk Time to Terminal
    10 to 12 Minutes on Foot, or a 7 to 20 Minute Shuttle
    Typical Price
    $20 a Day
    Location
    Surface Lot on the East Side, beyond the East Garage
    Best For
    Lower Cost You Can Still Walk From

    Free Shuttles Leave the Lot Shelters Every 10 Minutes and Return from the Hotel Transit Center Every 7 to 10 Minutes

    DEN · EA · East Economy
    Parking Ticket

    Premium Reserve

    Walk Time to Terminal
    5 Minutes or Less on Foot
    Typical Price
    $45 a Day Plus a $5 Booking Fee
    Location
    Arrivals Level 4, East or West Side, by Reservation Only
    Best For
    A Guaranteed Covered Space

    Book at Least 24 Hours Ahead. Entry and Exit Are by the QR Code on Your Confirmation, and Each Extra 24 Hours Costs $45

    DEN · PR · Premium Reserve
    Parking Ticket

    Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot

    Walk Time to Terminal
    Shuttle Every 7 to 10 Minutes; Allow 30 Minutes
    Typical Price
    $10 a Day
    Location
    24300 E 75th Avenue, Off Peña Boulevard
    Best For
    The Cheapest Long Stay on Airport Land

    Shuttles Use Level 5, Door 513, Island 3 on the East Side. Free Jump Starts, Tire Inflation and Lockout Help, 24/7

    DEN · PI · Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot
    Parking Ticket

    61st and Peña

    Walk Time to Terminal
    11 Minute Train Ride to the Terminal
    Typical Price
    $8 a Day, $6 an Hour
    Location
    Park-N-Ride at 61st and Peña, on the RTD A Line
    Best For
    The Cheapest Rate, If You Will Ride the Train

    Pre-Pay Only, in the PayByPhone App, Zone 91905, with a $0.35 Fee. 800 Spaces, 609 of Them under Solar Canopies

    DEN · 61 · 61st and Peña
    Parking Ticket

    Short Term East

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 5 Minutes on Foot
    Typical Price
    $168 a Day, $7 an Hour
    Location
    Arrivals Level 4 inside the East Garage
    Best For
    Meeting an Arrival, Not an Overnight

    No Overnight Parking Is Allowed in This Area, and Clearance Is Eight Feet

    DEN · SH · Short Term East
    Parking Ticket

    Short Term West

    Walk Time to Terminal
    About 5 Minutes on Foot
    Typical Price
    $168 a Day, $7 an Hour
    Location
    Arrivals Level 4 inside the West Garage
    Best For
    Meeting an Arrival, Not an Overnight

    No Overnight Parking Is Allowed in This Area, and Clearance Is Eight Feet

    DEN · SH · Short Term West
    Parking Ticket

    Final Approach Cell Phone Lot

    Walk Time to Terminal
    Drive in When Your Passenger Calls
    Typical Price
    Free, 253 Spaces
    Location
    7680 N Wenatchee Street, 3 Miles West of the Terminal
    Best For
    Waiting for an Arriving Passenger

    Free Wi-Fi, Restrooms and Flight Monitors on Site. Waiting at the Terminal Curb Is Not Allowed

    DEN · FI · Final Approach Cell Phone Lot

    DEN Adds No Taxes or Fees to a Published Rate, and No Coupon or Reservation Is Needed outside Premium Reserve. Longs Peak Shuttle Lot Is Currently Closed

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Denver International Airport Have?

    Lounges at Denver International Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Admirals Club× 1

    Admirals Club Members, American Airlines Elite Flyers and Eligible Premium-Cabin Passengers; Day Passes Sold

    United Club× 3

    United Club Members and Day-Pass Buyers Flying United the Same Day

    American Express× 1

    Eligible American Express Card Members under the Current Centurion Lounge Entry Rules

    Plaza Premium× 1

    Eligible Capital One Card Holders and Day-Pass Buyers; the Lounge Is Run by Plaza Premium

    Delta Sky Club× 1

    Delta Sky Club Members, Delta Medallion Elites and Eligible Delta Reserve Card Holders

    Airline & Status× 1

    Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve and Retired US Military and Their Dependents

    American Airlines Admirals Club

    Concourse C · Mezzanine Level near Gate C-32
    SnacksBar ServiceWi-FiWork AreasComputersPrinters
    DEN · Pass 01 · Daily 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM

    The Only Lounge on Concourse C Besides the Centurion, so It Fills around the American Departure Bank

    The Centurion Lounge

    Concourse C · Mezzanine Level near Gate C-46
    Cooked-to-Order FoodCraft Beer BarShowersBusiness CenterWi-Fi
    DEN · Pass 02 · Daily 5 AM to 10 PM

    Open to Any Airline’s Passengers, and It Can Hold a Waiting List at Peak Times

    Capital One Lounge

    Concourse A · Mezzanine Level near Gate A-34
    Espresso BarCocktailsGrab-and-Go FoodShower SuitesNursing Room
    DEN · Pass 03 · Daily 5 AM to 9 PM

    Entry Is Limited to a Window before Departure, so It Does Not Suit a Long Layover

    Delta Sky Club

    Concourse A North End · past Security on the Bridge from Jeppesen Terminal
    Buffet FoodSelf-Serve BarWi-FiBusiness CenterTVs
    DEN · Pass 04 · Sun to Fri 4:30 AM to 12:15 AM, Sat to 7 PM

    Sits on the A-Bridge, so You Reach It on Foot without Taking the Train

    United Club A Gates West

    Concourse A · Mezzanine Level near Gate A-25
    Snack BarDrinksWi-FiTVsConference Rooms
    DEN · Pass 05 · Daily 5 AM to 8:30 PM

    The A Gates Club, Useful When Your United Flight Leaves from the A Concourse

    United Club B Gates East

    Concourse B · Mezzanine Level near Gate B-44
    Snack BarDrinksWi-FiTVsConference Rooms
    DEN · Pass 06 · Daily 5:30 AM to 9 PM

    The B Gates West Club near Gate B-32 Is Closed While It Is Rebuilt

    United Club Fly

    Concourse B · near Gate B-60
    Grab-and-Go FoodDrinksWi-Fi
    DEN · Pass 07 · Daily 7 AM to 7 PM

    A Grab-and-Go Format for a Short Stop, and No Guests Are Admitted

    USO Denver

    Concourse A · Level 4 above the Mezzanine at the Center of the Concourse
    Quiet RoomGamingChildren’s RoomRefreshmentsWi-FiWork Areas
    DEN · Pass 08 · Mon to Thu 7 AM to 7 PM, Fri to Sun to 10 PM

    Sits Directly across the Concourse from Its Old Location, Still on Level 4

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    ATMs Are Spread through Jeppesen Terminal and All Three Concourses and Are Plotted on the Airport’s Interactive Map, Which Also Points to the Terminal Bank and Credit Union
    World Wide Money Exchange Has Four Counters: Jeppesen Terminal Level 5 and the Center Cores of A, B and C Gates. The First Three Open 6 AM to 8 PM; C Gates Runs 8 AM to 5 PM
    Airport Lost and Found Sits on Jeppesen Terminal Level 1 East by Doors 111 to 113, Open 8 AM to 7:30 PM on Weekdays and to 6 PM at Weekends. Items Left Onboard Go to the Airline
    Restaurants, Bars, Cafes and Grab-and-Go Counters Fill Jeppesen Terminal and All Three Concourses. The Dine Shop Relax Directory Lists Every Outlet with Its Gate and Its Hours
    Newsstands, Colorado Specialists and Travel Stores Are Spread across the Terminal and Concourses. Denver Duty Free Is in the A Gates Center Core, Daily 6 AM to 10 PM
    Power Outlets Are Spread through Jeppesen Terminal and All Three Concourses, and the Airport Also Has Dedicated Charging Stations with Seating and a Work Surface
    Nursing Rooms Are Open 24/7 in Each Concourse Core and near Gates A19, A27, B11, B65, C55 and C61. Child Play Areas Sit near Gates A25 and C54, Also Open around the Clock
    The Airport Is Non-Smoking inside. Designated Areas Sit outside Jeppesen Terminal on Levels 4, 5 and 6 on Both Sides and on the DEN Plaza; There Are None past Security
    Wheelchair Help Is Booked through Your Airline, Ideally 48 Hours Ahead. Electric Carts Run to the Gates, and the Free Sunflower Lanyard Is at Any Customer Service Booth

    Concession Hours Differ by Concourse and Shift as the Great Hall Renovation Moves through the Terminal, so Check the Dine Shop Relax Directory for the Outlet You Want

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Denver International Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    8 Available
    Inside the TerminalDEN · H1

    The Westin Denver International Airport

    How to Reach
    Walk from the Terminal across the Plaza, No Shuttle
    Location
    On the DEN Plaza at the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Best For
    The Earliest Departures and Latest Arrivals

    519 Rooms and a Conference Center Built into the Terminal, One Escalator above the DEN Transit Center

    Near AirportDEN · H2

    Hyatt Place Peña Station

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle from Island 3, Door 512 West, Every 30 Minutes
    Location
    6110 N Panasonic Way, at 61st and Peña Station
    Best For
    Reaching Both the Airport and the City by Rail

    Shuttle Runs 4 AM to Midnight. The Hotel Also Sits at an A Line Station, 11 Minutes from the Terminal

    Near AirportDEN · H3

    Hyatt House Denver Airport

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle from Island 3, Door 512 West, Every 30 Minutes
    Location
    18741 E 71st Avenue, in the Tower Road Hotel Cluster
    Best For
    Suite Rooms for Families and Longer Stays

    Shuttle Runs 4 AM to Midnight and Is Shared with Hyatt Place Peña Station

    Near AirportDEN · H4

    Embassy Suites Denver International Airport

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle from Door 512, Island 3, Every 30 Minutes
    Location
    7001 Yampa Street, Off Tower Road
    Best For
    A Full-Service Stay with a Round-the-Clock Shuttle

    The Shuttle Runs 24/7, at 15 and 45 Minutes past the Hour, Shared with La Quinta

    Near AirportDEN · H5

    Residence Inn Denver International Airport

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle from Island 3, Door 512 West or Door 505 East
    Location
    6762 Tower Road, in the Tower Road Hotel Cluster
    Best For
    Kitchen Rooms and Stays of Several Nights

    Runs 24/7 and Is Shared with Avid, Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites and Tru

    Near AirportDEN · H6

    Courtyard by Marriott Denver Airport

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle from Island 5, Door 512, Every 30 Minutes
    Location
    6901 Tower Road, in the Tower Road Hotel Cluster
    Best For
    A Straightforward Overnight before a Morning Flight

    The Shuttle Runs 24 Hours, Which Matters for the 5 AM Departure Bank

    Near AirportDEN · H7

    Microtel Inn & Suites Denver Airport

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle Every Hour, at 25 Minutes Past
    Location
    18600 E 63rd Avenue, North of the Tower Road Cluster
    Best For
    The Lowest Cost with a 24 Hour Shuttle

    Runs 24/7 and Is Shared with Sleep Inn, Mainstay Suites and Comfort Suites

    Near AirportDEN · H8

    Woolley’s Classic Suites

    How to Reach
    Hotel Shuttle on Call from Door 507, Island 3
    Location
    16450 E 40th Circle, Aurora, in the Gateway Park Cluster
    Best For
    A Quieter Stay Away from Tower Road

    On Call 3:30 AM to 1:30 AM, Shared with Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites

    More than 40 Hotels within 10 Miles Run Shuttles to Denver Airport, and Every One of Them Picks Up on Level 5. Only the Westin Is Walkable from the Terminal

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Denver International Airport to Denver?

    Bus & Train at Denver International Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    AB1

    RTD Route AB1, Denver Airport Station to Boulder

    About 1 Hour 15 Minutes
    Departure Stop
    DEN Transit Center, below the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Downtown Boulder Station, via US 36 and Table Mesa
    Schedule
    About Hourly on Weekdays · First Bus from Boulder 2:57 AM, Last 11:41 PM
    Ticket
    RTD Airport Day Pass $10, Valid All Day System-Wide; Buy in the MyRide App or at a Station Machine

    The SkyRide Coaches Are Built for Luggage, with Under-Coach Bins for Bags, Bikes and Skis, and the Driver Loads Them

    DEN · AB1 · RTD Route AB1, Denver Airport Station to Boulder
    B2

    RTD Route AT, Denver Airport Station to Arapahoe County

    About 26 Minutes to Nine Mile
    Departure Stop
    DEN Transit Center, below the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Nine Mile Station and Arapahoe at Village Center Station
    Schedule
    About Hourly on Weekdays · First Bus 3:19 AM, Last 10:03 PM from Arapahoe
    Ticket
    RTD Airport Day Pass $10, Valid All Day System-Wide; Buy in the MyRide App or at a Station Machine

    The Southern Counterpart to the Boulder Route. Some Trips Start at Nine Mile Station Rather than at Arapahoe at Village Center

    DEN · B2 · RTD Route AT, Denver Airport Station to Arapahoe County
    104L

    RTD Route 104L, Denver Airport Station to Wagon Road

    About 50 Minutes
    Departure Stop
    DEN Transit Center, below the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Wagon Road Park-N-Ride, Thornton, via 104th Avenue
    Schedule
    About Hourly on Weekdays · First Bus 3:50 AM, Last 11:45 PM from Wagon Road
    Ticket
    A 3-Hour Pass at $2.75 Covers This Route within the Local Fare Zone

    A Limited-Stop Local Route Rather than a SkyRide Coach, so It Costs the Local Fare Instead of the Airport Fare

    DEN · 104L · RTD Route 104L, Denver Airport Station to Wagon Road
    169L

    RTD Route 169L, Denver Airport Station to Buckley and Smoky Hill

    About 50 Minutes
    Departure Stop
    DEN Transit Center, below the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    Tower Road, Airport Boulevard, Buckley and Smoky Hill
    Schedule
    Five Northbound Trips on Weekdays · First Bus 3:53 AM, Last 11:57 AM from Smoky Hill
    Ticket
    A 3-Hour Pass at $2.75 Covers This Route within the Local Fare Zone

    Useful for Aurora and the Buckley Area. The Timetable Is Thin, so Check It before You Plan a Flight around It

    DEN · 169L · RTD Route 169L, Denver Airport Station to Buckley and Smoky Hill
    145X

    RTD Route 145X, Denver Airport Station to Brighton

    About 28 Minutes
    Departure Stop
    DEN Transit Center, below the South End of Jeppesen Terminal
    Arrival Stop
    US 85 and Bridge Street Park-N-Ride, Brighton
    Schedule
    Two Northbound Trips on Weekdays · Departures from the Airport at 1:24 PM and 3 PM
    Ticket
    A 3-Hour Pass at $2.75 Covers This Route within the Local Fare Zone

    Two Trips a Day in Each Direction, so This Is a Commuter Link Rather than an Airport Service

    DEN · 145X · RTD Route 145X, Denver Airport Station to Brighton

    Train Connection

    T1

    RTD A Line, Denver Airport Station to Union Station

    37 Minutes
    Departure Stop
    Denver Airport Station at the DEN Transit Center, Terminal South End
    Arrival Stop
    Denver Union Station, Downtown Denver
    Schedule
    Every 15 Minutes by Day, Every 30 Minutes Late Evening · From the Airport 4:12 AM to 1:27 AM; to the Airport 3 AM to 12:30 AM
    Ticket
    RTD Airport Day Pass $10, Valid All Day System-Wide; Buy in the MyRide App or at a Station Machine

    This Is the Direct Rail Link to Downtown Denver, Running about 22 Hours a Day. Trains Fill at Commuter Peaks and after Big Arrival Banks, and the Ride Is Level-Boarding with Luggage Towers on Board

    DEN · T1 · RTD A Line, Denver Airport Station to Union Station
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Uber, Lyft
    Rental Companies
    10 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    Metro Taxi, Union Taxi Cooperative, Green Taxi Cooperative, Denver Taxi, zTrip
    Pickup Point
    Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1: Doors 505, 507 and 511 East, Doors 506, 510 and 512 West

    Ride Apps

    Uber
    Serves the Airport, Requested Only in the App
    PricingQuoted and Paid in the App; Drivers Take No Cash
    Pickup PointIsland 5 on Level 5, East or West Side of Jeppesen Terminal
    NotesDEN Asks You to Request the Ride Only Once You Have Your Bags or Have Reached Level 5, and to Cross to Island 5 at the Marked Crossings
    DEN · Ride Hail · Uber
    Lyft
    Serves the Airport, Requested Only in the App
    PricingQuoted and Paid in the App; Drivers Take No Cash
    Pickup PointIsland 5 on Level 5, East or West Side of Jeppesen Terminal
    NotesCheck the Plate, Make and Driver Name against the App before Getting in; Drivers May Not Solicit Passengers at the Curb
    DEN · Ride Hail · Lyft

    Car Rental

    Alamo Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (877) 222-9075

    DEN · Rental Desk · Alamo Rent A Car
    Avis Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (303) 342-5500

    DEN · Rental Desk · Avis Rent A Car
    Budget Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (303) 342-9001

    DEN · Rental Desk · Budget Rent A Car
    Dollar Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (303) 317-0598

    DEN · Rental Desk · Dollar Rent A Car
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (800) 261-7331

    DEN · Rental Desk · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Fox Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (800) 225-4369

    DEN · Rental Desk · Fox Rent A Car
    Hertz Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (800) 654-3131

    DEN · Rental Desk · Hertz Rent A Car
    National Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (877) 222-9058

    DEN · Rental Desk · National Rent A Car
    Sixt Rent A Car
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (888) 749-8227

    DEN · Rental Desk · Sixt Rent A Car
    Thrifty Car Rental
    Desk Location
    Off-Terminal Rental Car Facility on Airport Land
    Vehicle Pickup
    Shuttle from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 4

    Airport Line (800) 367-2277

    DEN · Rental Desk · Thrifty Car Rental

    Every Brand Here Is Off the Terminal. Shuttles Pick Up on Level 5, Island 4, at Doors 505 to 513 East and 504 to 512 West. Payless Also Operates at the Airport

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Denver International Airport

    One. Jeppesen Terminal Is the Airport’s Only Terminal, and Its Gates Sit in Three Separate Midfield Concourses, A, B and C, with 169 Gates in Operation
    Take the Underground Train to the Gates, Which Reaches Concourse C in under Ten Minutes. Concourse A Can Also Be Walked, over the Pedestrian Bridge past Security
    Yes, the Airport Runs around the Clock. Airline Counters, Shops and Restaurants Keep Shorter Hours, and TSA PreCheck Lanes at Both Checkpoints Run 4 AM to 8:45 PM
    The RTD A Line Train Runs from Denver Airport Station to Union Station in 37 Minutes. An Airport Day Pass Costs $10 and Is Valid All Day across the RTD Network
    $72.04 as a One-Way Flat Fare to Zone A, Downtown Denver, with the Airport Access Fee Included. The Tech Center Is $80.04 and Boulder Is $115.04
    The Airport Asks for at Least Two Hours before Departure. Allow More in a Winter Storm, over a Holiday Peak, or If You Are Checking Bags during the Great Hall Work
    The Garages Are Capped at $35 a Day, the Economy Lots Are $20, the Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot Is $10 and 61st and Peña Is $8. Premium Reserve Is $45 and Must Be Booked
    On Island 5 on Level 5, on Either the East or the West Side of Jeppesen Terminal. Request the Ride Only Once You Have Your Bags or Have Reached Level 5
    Yes. The Westin Denver International Airport, 519 Rooms, Sits on the DEN Plaza at the South End of Jeppesen Terminal and Is Reached on Foot, with No Shuttle
    Concourse A. Every International Arrival without Pre-Clearance Is Processed There, and It Has Four Triple-Jetway Gates Able to Take the Largest Wide-Bodies
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for United States

    The United States Is a Continent-Sized Country Where the Practical Rules Change from State to State — Sales Tax, Alcohol Laws, Tipping, Even Road Signs. Distances Are What Visitors Underestimate Most, and Mobile Coverage Runs from Excellent in the Cities to Absent in the Parks

    United States AT A GLANCE
    United States
    LanguageEnglish
    Capital CityWashington, DC
    CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
    Time ZoneET, CT, MT, PT, AKST, HST
    Emergency911 · 988 Crisis Line
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeType A and Type B
    Voltage120 V, 60 Hz
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    Official Languages: English

    English Became the Official Language at Federal Level by Executive Order in March 2025, and It Is What You Will Hear and Read Almost Everywhere. Spanish Is the Strong Second Language, Used by More than Forty Million People and Standard on Signage across the Southwest, Florida and the Big Cities

    Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong across Cities, Suburbs and Interstate Corridors, with 5G in Most Populated Areas and 4G Almost Everywhere Else. The 3G Networks Were Switched Off in 2022, so a Handset Older than Roughly 2018 May Not Connect at All. Signal Thins Fast in Mountains, Deserts and the Interiors of National Parks

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: An eSIM Is the Simplest Route for a Compatible Phone, Because It Activates before You Land with No Store Visit and No Identity Check. A Local Physical SIM Can Be Cheaper on a Long Stay but Usually Needs an Unlocked Handset. Roaming Is the Most Expensive Option Unless Your Home Plan Already Covers the United States. Whichever You Pick, Compare Coverage Maps Rather than Headline Prices If You Are Leaving the Big Cities

    Cards and Contactless Payments Work Almost Everywhere, and a Growing Number of Stadiums, Cafes and Transit Systems Are Card-Only. Keep Twenty to Forty Dollars in Small Bills for Tips, Street Food and Parking Meters. The Shelf Price Is Not the Final Price — Sales Tax Is Added at the Register and Differs by State and by City

    Tipping Is Expected Rather than Optional, and the Baseline Has Moved Up. 18 to 20 Percent of the Pre-Tax Bill Is Now Standard in a Sit-Down Restaurant, and 15 Percent Reads as a Complaint. Bartenders Take 1 to 2 Dollars a Drink, Taxi and Rideshare Drivers 10 to 15 Percent, Housekeeping a Few Dollars a Night, and Porters a Couple of Dollars a Bag. Tablet Prompts at Self-Service Counters Are Genuinely Optional

    Plug Type: Type A and Type B

    Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz

    Adapter: Visitors from Europe, the UK, Australia and Most of Asia Need a Plug Adapter. Phone and Laptop Chargers Are Almost Always Rated 100 to 240 V and Work as They Are, but a 230 V Hairdryer, Shaver or Travel Kettle Will Not — Check the Label before Packing It

    Most Visits Pass without Incident, but Conditions Change Block by Block Rather than City by City, so Research the Specific Neighborhood Rather than the City's Reputation. The Realistic Risks Are Vehicle Break-Ins, Opportunistic Theft around Tourist Sights, and Severe Weather, Which Arrives on a Seasonal Calendar

    • Dial 911 Free from Any Phone for Police, Fire or Medical Help, and 988 for a Mental Health Crisis
    • Treat Medical Care as the Main Financial Risk, Because a Visitor Is Billed the Full Private Price
    • Never Leave Bags, Laptops or Shopping Visible in a Parked Car, Even for a Few Minutes
    • Research the Specific Neighborhood before Booking, and Stay on Well-Lit Main Streets after Dark
    • Carry Your Passport, Which Is the Identification TSA Accepts from Visitors on Domestic Flights
    • Follow National Weather Service Alerts during Hurricane, Tornado, Wildfire and Heat Seasons
    • In National Parks and Desert Routes, Carry Water and Download Offline Maps before You Lose Signal

    Do

    • Carry a Card and Roughly Forty Dollars in Small Bills
    • Book National Parks, Big Attractions and Holiday Travel Well Ahead
    • Check Baggage Fees before Booking a Domestic Flight
    • Use Marked Crossings and Obey the Pedestrian Signals
    • Keep Receipts, Because Return Policies Vary by Store
    • Buy Travel Insurance That Covers Medical Treatment

    Avoid

    • Do Not Rely on Public Transport Once You Leave the City Core
    • Do Not Ignore Weather Warnings or Road Closures
    • Do Not Drink Alcohol in Public Where Local Law Forbids It
    • Do Not Leave Anything Visible in a Parked Car
    • Do Not Read the Shelf Price as the Price You Will Pay
    • Do Not Walk onto Private Land or Restricted Federal Property

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Distances Are Larger than the Map Suggests — New York to Los Angeles Is a Six-Hour Flight
    • Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon Charge No Sales Tax; Everywhere Else Adds It at the Register
    • Alcohol, Cannabis, Smoking and Traffic Law Change at State and Sometimes City Lines
    • Warmth from Service Staff Is Professional Courtesy, Not the Start of a Friendship
    • Personal Space, Orderly Queues and Direct but Polite Speech Are the Default
    • Ice, Air Conditioning and Free Refills Are Standard, and Tap Water Is Safe to Drink
    • Say Please, Thank You and Excuse Me in Every Routine Exchange
    • Form a Single Line and Wait Your Turn
    • Be on Time for Tours, Reservations and Business Meetings
    • Keep Your Voice Down in Museums, Hotels and on Public Transport
    • Smoking and Vaping Are Banned Indoors Nationwide, so Ask before Lighting Up Outdoors
    • Tip in Cash Where You Can, Because It Reaches the Worker the Same Night
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