Denver Airport to Introduce Cashless Kiosks at Parking Facilities
Starting next week, travelers at Denver International Airport (DIA) will no longer be able to pay with cash when exiting the parking facilities. In a press release issued Thursday, the airport announced it will be transitioning to cashless kiosks at the parking exits, set to begin Monday. By the end of January, all parking exits at DIA will only accept credit or debit cards and tap-to-pay methods.
The new cashless kiosks are part of a broader effort to streamline the parking process and enhance the overall traveler experience at DIA. “Transitioning to a cashless experience at our exit lane kiosks will improve traffic flow and create an even more efficient operation across all of DEN’s parking locations,” said Mark Nagel, Senior Vice President of DEN Parking and Commercial Transportation.
However, passengers who prefer to pay with cash will still have that option before reaching their vehicle. There will be four payment kiosks located in the main terminal—on Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal. These kiosks, positioned between doors 507 and 509 of Terminal East, and between doors 506 and 508 of Terminal West, will accept both cash and card payments, including tap-to-pay methods such as Apple Pay.
Customers paying with cash will receive a receipt and must scan their original parking ticket when exiting. Time limits will apply for exit before additional charges are incurred:
- East and West Garage: 30 minutes to exit
- East and West Economy: 45 minutes to exit
- Shuttle Lot: 60 minutes to exit
The move comes as cash payments for parking have been declining, with the airport processing just 60,000 cash transactions annually, a small fraction of the total. In January 2024, only 4.25% of parking customers used cash, a number that dropped to 1.11% by November.
The cashless kiosks are part of an ongoing effort to improve DIA’s infrastructure. Last year, the airport made significant upgrades, including a new security checkpoint, the permanent closure of Bridge Security, new train cars, and the addition of dozens of new restaurants and concessions. Construction continues on several other projects, including the redesign of the A-Bridge and a new East Security Checkpoint.
