Detroit Auto Show Tips & Information

Cobo Center is located in downtown Detroit (map) at the intersection of Jefferson and Washington Avenues. While the center has its own parking structure, it has a limited number of general parking spots available. Likewise, the garages in the blocks surrounding Cobo Center fill up very fast, especially with the Click-and-Park reservations system utilized by the North American International Auto Show this year.

• Click and Park. Through ClickandPark.com it is possible to make reservations within 24 hours of your expected attendance. Prices range from $8 to $20 per car with a $3 service charge.
  
  
• Parking Plan. If you don’t make advance reservations, it is important that you come prepared with a plan and a map of downtown municipal parking garages. You should also know how to get around downtown. Note: The police are out in force downtown. Police cruisers are everywhere you might accidentally wander.
  
  
• People Mover. The People Mover is a commuter train that goes in a one-way circle around downtown. In addition to a stop within Cobo Center, it has 12 other stops. One stop is at Greektown Casino, which is surrounded by several parking garages, several of which are free.
  
  
• Park-and-Ride Shuttles. Shuttles are scheduled to Cobo Center from The Detroit Zoo and The Henry Ford Museum. There is a $5 parking fee at each location, as well as a fee of $5 per person for the ride. The schedule also includes information about shuttle services from local hotels.