Passenger terminalConcourses A and B
3087 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048FAA rank #50 · Medium hub
CVGCincinnati
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
CVG is straightforward once inside. Compare $10 Economy and $12 ValuPark before defaulting to the garage, and use the train when moving between Concourses A and B.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
CVG has one passenger terminal and publishes current airport information online. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are available; allow extra time for the garage or shuttle lots during busy periods.
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
Economy Lot$10/dayShuttles about every 15 minutes
ValuPark$12/dayContinuous 24/7 pickup and drop-off
Terminal Garage$23/dayCovered and adjacent to terminal
Premium Reserved Garage$27/dayPrepaid reservation required
Valet$35/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses Ground Transport East. Follow signs from baggage claim and confirm the assigned pickup position in the app.
The consolidated Rental Car Center is connected directly to the terminal beside Ground Transport West; no off-site shuttle is needed for the major on-airport agencies.
Concourse A and Concourse B are connected after security by the underground train and pedestrian walkway.
CVG cell-phone lotFree; on the right approaching the terminalCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Hebron, KY 41048
A free cell-phone lot is available for attended vehicles waiting for arriving passengers.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
CVG has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Hebron and Erlanger hotels provide shuttle-and-parking packages.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHoliday Inn Cincinnati Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires the selected park-and-fly package
Quality Inn & Suites CVG Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary shuttle generally operates 4 AM–midnight
- Parking
- Parking duration depends on the package booked
Comfort Inn Airport Turfway Road
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify schedule and reservation requirements
- 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 chargingEight charging stations are in the Terminal Garage at Level D, Row 30, and four are in ValuPark Row 1; no added charging fee.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal and concourses.
OvernightCVG operates 24 hours, but checkpoints, concessions, and airline counters follow flight schedules.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
CVG security↗CVG official parking↗CVG ground transportation↗CVG ground-transport directions↗CVG airport homepage↗