Cleveland airport (CLE)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), inaugurated on July 1, 1925, was the first municipally owned airport in the United States. It serves as the primary air gateway to Northeast Ohio, offering an extensive network of domestic flights and international connections to destinations in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Official Website: clevelandairport.com
Information Phone: +1 216 265 6000
Terminal
The airport has a single passenger terminal operating 24 hours a day. Boarding is organized through three concourses: Concourse A, Concourse B, and Concourse C.
Annual Passenger Traffic: 10.2 million passengers in 2024.
Information Points
Travelers can get assistance at the main information desk located on the ticketing level, before the central security checkpoint. Additionally, there is a tourist information point in the baggage claim area.
Location
The airport is located in the Hopkins neighborhood, 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Cleveland's financial center.
See MapCar rental agencies
The car rental offices are located in an off-site area, which can be accessed by a 24-hour shuttle bus service. Buses can be boarded at the ground transportation center, at the north end of the baggage claim level, and the trip takes 5-7 minutes.
- Alamo (Tel +1 888 826 6893 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
- Avis (Tel +1 216 265 3700 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
- Budget (Tel +1 216 433 4434 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm)
- Dollar (Tel +1 866 434 2226 - Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, weekends from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
- Enterprise (Tel +1 216 898 2200 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
- Hertz (Tel +1 216 267 8900 - 7:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- National (Tel +1 216 912 3917 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
- Thrifty (Tel +1 877 283 0898 - Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, weekends from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Parking services at Cleveland airport (CLE)
The enclosure has parking lots for short and long stays, open 24 hours a day and staffed by security personnel. Valet parking is available on the upper road, next to Door 1 (Tel +1 216 862 2738). There is also a free passenger pick-up area (Cell Phone Lot) to the east of the main building. More information: Tel +1 216 267 5030. Prices
CLE Smart Parking Garage - Multi-level facility linked to the main building by walkways on levels 1 and 3. With an intelligent guidance system to empty spaces.
Red Lot & Blue Lot - Open-air areas directly north of the terminal for extended stays. Credit card only.
Orange Lot - Uncovered long-stay sector with direct, covered access to the terminal. Only credit card payments accepted.
Brown Lot - Long-term parking with shuttle bus service every 15 minutes.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Access ramps, escalators, elevators, adapted restrooms and telephones, relief areas for service animals and reserved parking spaces. Transportation services from and within the airport are adapted for wheelchair users. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline of their needs in advance.
Latest updates: November 14, 2025
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