The main terminal handles domestic flights and some seasonal routes, serving the entire Great Lakes region.
Gateway to Cleveland, a city in Ohio on Lake Erie known for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
How to get to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CLE
Parking near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Red Lot costs 18 USD/day; Blue Lot 16 USD/day; Orange Lot 15 USD/day; Brown Lot, the most economical among on-site options, has rates varying by availability.
How to get to Cleveland from CLE
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Car rental at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
All major rental brands have a desk at the terminal.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the renter's name; in winter, verify if winter tires are necessary given the snowy climate of the Great Lakes region.
Hotels near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Airport area
3 km from the terminal, with a free shuttle running from 4:00 to 24:00; one of the two properties is also just steps from the Red Line's Puritas station.
Best for: Flights before 4 a.m. or after midnight, when the Red Line isn't running.
- Free shuttle running almost all day, handy for inconvenient flight times
- From one of the two properties, the Red Line station to downtown is within walking distance
- A residential/commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
- Outside the shuttle's hours, a taxi or car is still needed
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport About 3 km from the terminal with a free shuttle from 4:00 to 24:00, a 5-10 minute ride. View availability
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland - Airport North Free airport shuttle from 4:00 to 24:00, and just steps from the Red Line's Puritas station downtown. View availability
Downtown, Cleveland
The RTA's Red Line connects Tower City to the airport in under 30 minutes, with a train every 15 minutes from 4:00 until half past midnight.
Best for: Those visiting the city, attending an event at the convention center, or wanting to try the direct train to the airport.
- Direct rail link to the airport, handy outside peak traffic hours
- A few steps from Playhouse Square and the Lake Erie waterfront
- The train doesn't run between half past midnight and 4 a.m.
- Hotel parking often expensive, mentioned repeatedly in reviews
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Cleveland Downtown 5 minutes on foot from the convention center, with views of Lake Erie from the floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floors. View availability
- Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown In the historic former Board of Education building, with breakfast and an evening reception included in the stay. View availability
University Circle
From the neighborhood the airport is reached by car in about 25-30 minutes; by train you first need to get to Tower City downtown and then take the Red Line.
Best for: Those with an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic or visiting the neighborhood's museums.
- A few minutes' walk from the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Case Western Reserve campus
- About a mile from the Cleveland Clinic, convenient for those with medical appointments
- Less direct connection to the airport than from downtown: a change of train or a car is needed
- In the evening the neighborhood empties out early outside the university campus
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The main terminal, with direct railway station, handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
The recommended advance time for flights is 2-2.5 hours.
Map of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is there a subway station at Cleveland Airport?
Yes, the RTA Red Line has a station directly on the lower level of the main terminal.
Q. How much does the Red Line cost from Cleveland Airport to downtown?
2.50 USD, for a ride of under 30 minutes to Tower City Station.
Q. Are there Red Line service disruptions in 2026?
Yes, starting June 27, 2026 partial disruptions are planned for track work: check the updated status before traveling.
Q. Is Cleveland Airport close to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Yes, the famous museum is located downtown, reachable by train in under 30 minutes.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
