Parking at Canberra Airport
The first new multi-storey car park
is now open!
This four level car park hosts 1200 undercover car spaces all of which you can park in at no extra cost.
Please take the time to view a directional map of the airport precinct outlining the best access route to the terminal and car parks. Click here.
TERMINAL CAR PARKING*
At Canberra Airport we have two parking options available to customers. Both options are at the same rates and are listed below. These parking options include undercover parking in the new multi-storey car park or open-air parking. To view a map highlighting how to get to the different car parks please see below.
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Click here to view a map highlighting the location of our two car parking options |
Please note the height restriction in the multi-storey car park is 2.3m.
airport Parking Rates |
|
0 - 20 mins |
$1.50 |
|---|---|
21 - 40 mins |
$2.40 |
41 - 60 mins |
$3.00 |
1.0 - 1.5 hours |
$4.00 |
1.5 - 2.0 hours |
$5.00 |
2.0 - 3.0 hours |
$6.00 |
3.0 - 4.0 hours |
$7.50 |
4.0 - 5.0 hours |
$10.00 |
5.0 - 24 hours - 1 DAY |
$18.00 |
24 -26 hours |
$24.00 |
26 -29 hours |
$28.00 |
29 - 48 hours - 2 DAYS |
$36.00 |
48 - 50 hours |
$42.00 |
50 - 53 hours |
$46.00 |
53 - 72 hours - 3 DAYS |
$54.00 |
Each additional day, 24 hours or part thereof |
$9.00 |
* Please note parking rates are subject to change without notification. All prices quoted are correct as at 3 February 2010.
The car park is securely fenced and is locked 30 minutes after the last flight arrival. The car park is re-opened each morning from 4:30am. For further information, please contact the car park management office on 6275 2226.
SPECIAL OFFERS
$30 Weekend Special - Park for the whole weekend for $30.Costing less than the average taxi fare, park Friday night, Saturday and Sunday for just $30! Enter the car park after 3pm on Friday and exit before closing Sunday (10:30pm or 30 min after last flight arrives).
DISABLED PARKING
A number of designated disabled car park spaces are conveniently located in the airport car parks. To access these parking spaces, enter the car park via the boom-gate and take a ticket from the machine as you would normally.Upon leaving the terminal you will need to pay for parking at the pay machines before returning to your vehicle. Our pay machines have been specifically designed to enable people in wheelchairs to access them with ease. If you experience any difficulties with the ticket or pay machines, press the help button and a member of staff will come to your assistance.
If you require special assistance for the kerbside pick-up or drop-off of disabled passengers, please call our parking office on 6275 2226 in advance to make prior arrangements.
HOW TO PAY
By CashOn entering the car park, take a ticket from the machine at the boom-gate. Take this ticket with you when you leave the car, and pay at the pay stations before getting back in your car to exit the car park. Our pay machines accept all coins except 5 cent coins, and all notes except $100 notes - change is given and receipts can be issued by the machine.
By Card
Credit cards can be used at either the boom-gate machines or at the pay machines before you return to your car. Receipts can be issued upon request.
Please note: some Virgin credit cards can not be validated by our car parking equipment due to the unusual physical design and shape of the card. Regular designed (rectangular shape in appearance) cards are accepted.
Airport Quick Park
No Cash, no ticket and no fuss: Simply insert your credit card in the entry gate instead of taking a ticket. When leaving the car park, insert the same credit card in the exit machine, a receipt is provided and the boom-gate opens for you to exit. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners are all accepted.
CAR PARK TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Click here to view the Conditions of Entry and Limitations of Liability.
COUNTRY RATE COMPARISON
Canberra Airport has the cheapest short term parking prices across the country.*
Comparison with other capital city airports |
1 Hour |
2 Hour |
Sydney |
$15 |
$21 |
|---|---|---|
Melbourne |
$12 |
$20 |
Brisbane |
$13 |
$16 |
Perth |
$5.40 |
$7.80 |
Darwin |
$5 |
$7 |
Hobart |
$5 |
$7 |
Adelaide |
$4 |
$8 |
Canberra |
$3 |
$5 |
*Source: Airport websites, February 2010.
Please contact our car park management office on 6275 2226 for further information.
