Airport Lot Guide

DFW cell phone lot

North and South Cell Phone Lots: North lot just before the North toll plaza; South lot near Rental Car Drive and Southgate Avenue. Time limit: 120 minutes. Cost: Free for up to two hours. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Waiting for an arriving passenger

Wait in the cell phone lot until the person you are collecting has their bags and is at the curb, then drive to arrivals. Drivers must stay with the vehicle and overnight parking is not allowed.

If you would rather park and meet them inside, the cheapest lot is Remote North and South Lots at $3 up to 2 hours, $16/day max; the full list is on DFW parking.

Sources and independence

Independent guide; not affiliated with the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board. Rates restated from the airport's published parking page, checked Oct 26, 2026. The airport's site is authoritative.