Denver's airport debuts "premium" guaranteed parking option

Yes, but: The stress-free experience will cost a pretty penny.

• Rates for Premium Reserved Parking run at $50 a day.

How it works: Travelers can reserve a covered and convenient spot online as little as five minutes in advance of their arrival, or up to 90 days ahead.

• Designated parking spaces will be located on the Arrivals Level 4 in each of the airport's garages.
• Entries and exits will be controlled by license plate readers that recognize people's vehicles and grant access to their reserved spots.

What they're saying: "We are constantly striving to improve the travel experience for our passengers," airport CEO Phil Washington said in a statement Monday.

• "Premium Reserved Parking offers a seamless and efficient parking solution, allowing travelers to focus on their trip without the added stress of finding parking."

Between the lines: The latest parking enhancement follows other upgraded features at the airport, including new security measures to curb auto theft and a 17-lane checkpoint estimated to cut security screening time by roughly 20%.