Detroit, MI, USA

Guide to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

DTW is located 20 miles southwest of Detroit. The airport facilities and efficiency of DTW have been much improved in recent years, making it a fine airport for travelers.

Terminals and facilities at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

DTW has three passenger terminals. The McNamara Terminal serves a host of major international airline companies between its three concourses: A, B, and C. The mile-long Concourse A has moving walkways and an overhead tram. An underground tunnel links A to concourses B and C. All other airlines use the L.C. Smith Terminal. The Berry Terminal is now used solely for charter flights. The terminals are connected by free shuttle buses.

ATMs and bureaux are located in all terminals. A postbox is also located in the McNamara terminal. There are also snack shops post-security on the concourses, and airport shower services.

Most of the shops at Detroit Metropolitan are located in McNamara terminal, but you can find small stores in the other terminals as well.

Conference facilities are provided by the Westlin airport hotel located near the McNamara terminal and also by the Detroit Airport Marriott. Either of these Detroit airport hotels offer fine business facilities, or you can choose another Detroit airport hotel online here.

In the Smith Terminal you'll find a tequila theme restaurant bar called The José Cuervo Tequilería. The McNamara terminal has the widest selection of restaurants, although there are places to get a bite to eat throughout the airport.

To get around in Detroit, you’ll probably need to hire a car from the Detroit airport. There are many car hire companies to choose from and most offer discounted rates if you book online. You can reserve a hire car from Detroit airport here.

Hotels at Detroit airport

If you don’t want to make the drive into central Detroit, you can easily stay at one of the many airport hotels. Detroit airport hotels offer good amenities at an affordable price. You can check rates on airport hotels at Detroit here.

A few of the airport hotels available are The Westin Detroit Airport, Baymont Inn and Suites, and La Quinta Inn Airport. For information on these and other hotels at Detroit airport, click here.

Transportation and parking at Detroit Metropolitan

The SMART bus on the lower level of Smith Terminal runs services into Detroit and the surrounding area. You'll need to take two buses to get into town. There is no bus stop at the McNamara terminal, so passengers need to take the free airport shuttle to the Smith Terminal and catch a city bus from there.

Metered taxis and airport mini-van services operate outside all terminal exits.

Detroit airport parking facilities include short-term, long term, and disabled airport parking, all near the Detroit Metropolitan with easy access of terminals. The airport parking lots and terminals are connected by a free shuttle service. You can reserve car parking at Detroit airport in advance to save time by going online.

Car hire at Detroit airport

By car, you can access the airport by two interstate motorways. Take exit 198 that turns into Rogell Drive when arriving from the I-94 Middlebelt/Merriman Road, or follow exit 15 if coming in on the I-275 Eureka Road.

Public transportation in Detroit can be inconvenient, so it’s best to hire a car. You can hire a car directly from the Detroit airport at one of the many well-known car hire companies offered. More information on hiring a car at Detroit airport here.

It’s also nice to have a hire car to be able to take some interesting day trips around Detroit. There are many attractions that are scattered around the city and just outside of the city that are much easier to get to if you have a hire car.

Website: www.metroairport.com

Information: 734-AIRPORT