Short Term Parking
Short Term Parking is located 100 metres directly opposite the Melbourne Airport terminal precinct.
The majority of car spaces are located undercover, and the Short Term car park is perfect for people greeting or seeing off visitors who require parking for a short time, as well as for those travelling on short trips who require parking for one day or less.
Quickies in the Car Park: $2 for 20 minutes
For only $2 you can park in the Short Term Car Park for up to 20 minutes, the perfect option for welcoming home or seeing off your friends and family.
Please note: For security reasons, vehicles must not be left unattended alongside the terminals.
Short Term Parking Prices
All charges inclusive of GST.
Duration Fares
0-20 mins $2.00
20-40 mins $6.00
40-60 mins $9.00
1-2 hrs $15.00
2-3 hrs $19.00
3-4 hrs $25.00
4-10 hrs $30.00
10-24 hrs $37.00
$37 maximum charge in 24 hour period. Each extra day $37 or part there of no hourly prices apply. Majority undercover parking.
Payment
Payment for Parking is calculated from your time of entry into the car park. For Short Term Parking, a ticket is issued upon entry. Keep it with you and pay for your parking at the automated pay machines before returning to your car.
The automated pay machines offer cash and credit payment options and are located on levels G and 2. Alternatively, payment is available at the customer service office on the ground level.
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Long Term Parking
Melbourne Airport's Long Term Car Park offers great value long-term parking just 400 metres from the terminals.
Access to the terminals is by a free Courtesy Bus service, running 24 hours every day, departing every 20 minutes. As the Courtesy Bus runs continuously, there is no need to pre-book a pick-up or drop-off. And with over 6,800 parking bays, passengers are guaranteed* to find a spot.
in the event of the Long Term Car Park filling to capacity, customers will be directed to other available parking locations.
Long Term Parking Prices
All charges inclusive of GST.
Duration days Fares
1 $25
2 $30
3 $35
4 $45
5 $55
6 $65
7 $69
8 $75
9 $79
10 $85
11-13 $89
14 days plus $99 max
Use the Car Parking Calculator to work out your best parking option.
Payment for Parking
Payment is simple, with payment machines located kerbside on the terminal front so that you can pay for your parking before returning to your car. The Long Term Parking Courtesy Bus will then take you back to the car park, and you'll be back to your car and on your way.
Alternatively, use your credit card at the entry to the car park, and then again at the exit gate, with costs charged directly to the card. A receipt is automatically issued upon exit.
Airport Car Spa
Melbourne Airport has car wash facilities available at Airport Car Spa located at Long Term parking near the boom gates exit.
Contact Airport Car Spa on (03) 9310 3911 for a professional handwash - it's simple, leave your car keys with at the Spa and pick up your car when you are ready.
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Multi-Level Long Term Parking
Multi-Level Long Term Parking provides you with an alternative option for a longer stay at Melbourne Airport.
The new Multi-Level Long Term Parking is located in the multi-level car park, 200 metres directly in front of the T1, T2 and T3. There are 2,000 car spaces allocated in the Multi-Level Long Term Parking area, with access to and from your vehicle via the undercover walk ways.
To enter, enter the Short Term Car Park as normal, take a ticket or enter your credit card at the ticket machine. Proceed up the spiral drive to Level 3. Once reaching Level 3, turn right and then drive straight ahead to the Multi-Level Long Term Park entrance. Re-enter your original ticket or credit card. Once it is re-validated for the Multi-Level Long Term Car Park collect the ticket - and then proceed forward into the Multi-Level Long Term Car Park.
Multi-Level Long Term Parking Prices
All charges inclusive of GST.
Duration days Fares
1 $37
2 $74
3 $79
4 $84
5 $89
6 $94
7 $99
8 $109
9 $119
10 $129
11 $139
12 $149
13 $159
14 $169
15 $179
16 $189
per day there after $10.00 per day
Use the Car Parking Calculator to work out your best parking option.
Payment for Parking
Payment is via credit card at either entry and exit points of the car park boom gates or at the automatic payment machines located at the pedestrian entry and exit points of the car park. All prices GST inclusive.
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Business Parking
Business Parking is located directly opposite T1 and adjacent to T3.
Weekend special: $40
Enter after 12 noon Friday and exit before midnight on Sunday and pay just $40. At 50% off a normal three-day parking stay, there is no better weekend parking option.
Business Parking Prices
All charges inclusive of GST
Duration days Fares
1 $37
2 $74
3 $100
4 $125
5 $150
6 $175
7 $200
8 $225
9 $250
10 $275
11 $300
Use the Car Parking Calculator to work out your best parking option.
Parking payment
Payment at the Business Car Park is by credit card only. Simply use your credit card to enter and to exit, and a receipt will be issued to you upon exit.
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Passenger drop off / pick up
For security reasons, vehicles collecting or dropping off passengers at the front of the terminals must be attended AT ALL TIMES. Any vehicle left unattended will be subject to an immediate fine and may be towed. Attended vehicles can only remain in the pick/up drop/off area for a maximum of 1 minute.
Please note: Departures Level (Level 1) is for drop off only. All passenger collection can be undertaken by parking in the Short Term Car Park or at pickup points on Arrivals Drive (1 minute maximum).
Melbourne Airport offers a $2 for 20 minutes tariff at the Short Term Car Park to reduce the need for front of terminal parking.
Motorcycles
Motorbike riders are allocated a designated area within the Short Term Car Park.
Motorcycles are not permitted to park on any footpaths, walkways or entry/exit doors. Motocycles that are parked illegally will receive an infringement notice and may be towed. If you are unsure of where to park upon your arrival, please speak to a parking attendant, who will point you in the right direction.
Bicycles
Designated bicycle racks are located on the ground level of the Short Term Car Park.
Bicycles are not permitted to park on footpaths, walkways, Entry/Exit doors, next to Fire Hydrants/Hose Reels or in stairwells.
If you are unsure of where to leave your bicycle, please seek assistance from a parking attendant.
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