Looking to save money on Coolangatta Airport Parking? Search no further than Flyparks! We have done all the hard work for you, by comparing different car parks at and near Coolangatta Airport to find the lowest rates available. Whether you’re after short- or long-term airport parking, open air or covered, budget or premium, we can help you to select the best option for your trip. We’ve also answered a few frequently asked questions about Coolangatta Airport, in regards to its location, timezone, curfew, and 1999 renaming to Gold Coast Airport.
There are four on-site car parks at Coolangatta Airport, including Premium Covered Parking, Short Term and Long Term Terminal Parking, and the Budget Car Park, which is divided into covered and uncovered sections. These car parks are owned and maintained by the airport itself, and provide over 3,000 parking bays at various different pricing levels.
Premium Covered Parking, a fully covered car park which is in easy walking distance of the terminals.
Terminal Parking, directly opposite the main airport building, the Terminal Car Park is approximately five minutes away from check-in, and offers both short- and long-term parking.
Budget Parking Uncovered, the most economical option offered by the airport.
Budget Parking Covered, ideal for those who would rather keep their car protected from the elements while they're away.
In addition, there are several off-site car parks near the airport, including Ezy Parking, Alpha Airport Parking, Reddy Airport Parking, and Coolangatta Airport Security Parking. These car parks offer secure open air and undercover parking, independent from the airport itself. That allows them to offer more competitive pricing, as well as additional services such as car washing and maintenance. To give you an idea of the cost of parking at Coolangatta Airport, we have complied short- and long-term rate guides:
If you’re dropping off or collecting passengers from Coolangatta Airport, you can utilise the Short Term Car Park, which typically charges by the hour. It’s worth noting that the first ten minutes are free, but you will be charged if you stay longer.
As it’s not possible to pre-book at the Short Term Car Park online, the rates quoted below are for drive-up. The first half hour will set you back $6.00, while the first hour is charged at $12.00. Staying for 2-3 hours will cost you $16.00, and a four hour stay is priced at $20.00. If you need to stay longer than eight hours, you may want to consider long stay parking instead.
| Duration | Drive-up rate | Online rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 30 min | $6.00 | N/A |
| 30 - 60 min | $10.00 | N/A |
| 1 - 2 hours | $12.00 | N/A |
| 2 - 3 hours | $16.00 | N/A |
| 3 - 4 hours | $18.00 | N/A |
| 4 - 5 hours | $20.00 | N/A |
| 5 - 6 hours | $22.00 | N/A |
| 6 - 7 hours | $24.00 | N/A |
| 7 - 8 hours | $26.00 | N/A |
| 8 - 9 hours | $28.00 | N/A |
| 9 + hours | + $3.00 each hour | N/A |
For stays of one day or more, there are several different parking options at Coolangatta Airport. Your choice of car park will be largely dependent on how close you want to be to the terminal, how much you are willing to spend, and whether you require undercover parking. As a general rule, the closer the car park is to the airport building, the higher the daily rate.
We compared both drive-up and online booking rates for long-term Coolangatta Airport parking, for all of the official airport car parks. For stays of one week, we found that the lowest prices were offered by Reddy's Airport Parking, followed by the Budget Uncovered Car Park, and the Budget Covered Car Park. For a fortnight long stay, Reddy's Airport Parking was also the most affordable option. You can read more about the Flyparks Top 3 for cheap Coolangatta parking here.
For more detailed information about airport parking rates, including comparions of undercover and open air pricing, and the various off-site car parks in Coolangatta, you can read our article on prices here.
| Duration | Premium Covered | Terminal Long Term | Budget Covered | Budget Uncovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | $45.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 | $20.00 |
| 2 Days | $90.00 | $60.00 | $50.00 | $38.00 |
| 3 Days | $135.00 | $85.00 | $75.00 | $56.00 |
| 4 Days | $180.00 | $110.00 | $95.00 | $74.00 |
| 5 Days | $225.00 | $130.00 | $115.00 | $89.00 |
| 6 Days | $270.00 | $150.00 | $135.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 Days | $315.00 | $170.00 | $155.00 | $119.00 |
| Additional days (up to 15 days) | + $45.00 | + $20.00 | + $18.00 | + $12.00 |
| Duration | Premium Covered | Terminal Long Term | Budget Covered | Budget Uncovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | $39.00 | $25.00 | $22.00 | $16.00 |
| 2 Days | $78.00 | $50.00 | $44.00 | $32.00 |
| 3 Days | $99.00 | $59.00 | $55.00 | $48.00 |
| 4 Days | $129.00 | $79.00 | $65.00 | $64.00 |
| 5 Days | $149.00 | $99.00 | $75.00 | $60.00 |
| 6 Days | $164.00 | $119.00 | $90.00 | $72.00 |
| 7 Days | $179.00 | $139.00 | $105.00 | $84.00 |
| Additional days (up to 15 days) | + $15.00 | + $10.00 | + $15.00 | + $12.00 |
*For bookings made at least one month in advance
If you haven’t parked near Coolangatta Airport before, you might have questions about what to expect. We’ve listed a few commonly asked questions and their answers below.
Gold Coast Airport was formerly known as Coolangatta Airport, until 1999. Despite the name change from Coolangatta Airport to Gold Coast Airport, the airport has retained its original IATA code, OOL, and ICAO code, YBCG.
Coolangatta is an Aboriginal word meaning “Place of Good View”.
Coolangatta is the southernmost suburb of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland. It is named after the schooner Coolangatta which was wrecked there in 1846. There is however, an area on the north shore of the Shoalhaven River on the New South Wales south coast which is also named Coolangatta.
Although the runway straddles the state border of Queensland and New South Wales, Coolangatta Airport operates on Queensland Time all year round (AEST / UTC+10). Likewise, the curfew at Coolangatta Airport is between 11.00pm – 6.00am Queensland time.
You can expect to pay around $15.00 - $20.00 per day for budget, open air long-term parking at Coolangatta Airport, and between $25.00 - $30.00 for undercover. If you’re looking to save money on your parking, you can choose an off-site provider. Off-site car parks near Coolangatta Airport typically charge lower rates, and provide free shuttle bus transfers.
Of the various different off-site airport car parks around Coolangatta, we recommend Reddy Airport Parking, which charges a low $11.88 per day when you book for a week, and $7.87 per day when you park for a fortnight.
The price of long-term parking at Coolangatta Airport largely depends on the length of your stay, the proximity of the car park to the airport, and the level of service you require.
You can find low cost, uncovered Coolangatta Airport parking for as little as $6.18 per day when you book online and in advance, and covered parking for $9.02, for month long stays. To give you an idea of what you could save by booking online, we compared Coolangatta Airport’s rates against an off-site parking provider:
| Duration | Premium Covered | Terminal Long Term | Budget Covered | Budget Uncovered | Reddy Airport Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | $39.00 | $25.00 | $22.00 | $16.00 | $25.50 |
| 3 Days | $99.00 | $59.00 | $55.00 | $48.00 | $45.50 |
| 1 Week | $194.00 | $149.00 | $120.00 | $96.00 | $95.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $268.00 | $219.00 | $162.00 | $121.00 | $118.00 |
| 3 Weeks | $334.00 | $289.00 | $302.00 | $205.00 | $149.50 |
| 4 Weeks | $404.00 | $359.00 | $435.00 | $289.00 | $177.50 |
| 2 Months | $714.00 | $669.00 | $900.00 | $639.00 | $301.50 |
*For bookings made at least one month in advance
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While we’ve made every attempt to report on Coolangatta Airport parking rates accurately, prices do fluctuate over time. The rates quoted were valid in January 2020, for stays in February 2020.
