Passenger terminalConnected concourses and three checkpoints
5300 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135FAA rank #46 · Medium hub
CLECleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
CLE's airport is compact, but its parking and rental-car facility can add time. Use live checkpoint information and remember that rideshare pickup is near Carousel 11—not anywhere along arrivals.
Arrival planner
When should I be at CLE?
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
CLE publishes estimated waits and hours for North, Central, and South checkpoints. CLEAR serves PreCheck travelers at Central and standard travelers at South.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Brown Lot$15/day$13/day when reserved online; shuttle about every 15 minutes
Orange Lot$21/day
Blue Lot$24/day
Smart Garage$26/dayCovered and connected to terminal
Curbside valet$37/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Uber and Lyft pickups use the taxi entrance at the south end of baggage claim near Carousel 11.
The consolidated Rental Car Facility at 19601 Maplewood Avenue is off-terminal. Free buses leave from the Ground Transportation Center and take about 5–7 minutes, 24/7.
CLE has one terminal with connected concourses; walking is the normal post-security transfer method.
CLE cell-phone lotFree; access from SR 237 South or Jackson RoadCleveland Hopkins International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Cleveland, OH 44135
A free attended cell-phone lot is off State Route 237 South and can also be reached from Jackson Road; follow blue signs.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
CLE has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Middleburg Heights and North Olmsted hotels provide the strongest park-and-fly choices.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Airport/Middleburg Heights
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current pickup schedule
- Parking
- Parking is included with the selected package
Aloft Cleveland Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify operating hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package
Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; arrange timing with the hotel
- Parking
- Package includes parking for the selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking facilities; verify the current lot and operational status before arrival.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightCLE operates around the flight schedule, with limited services and checkpoint access overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
CLE TSA and live waits↗CLE parking map and rates↗CLE taxis and rideshares↗CLE rental cars↗CLE pickup and drop-off↗