The Long Term Car Park Melbourne Airport provides open air parking for longer stays. It is serviced by a free shuttle bus that picks up and drops off passengers by the entrance of all terminal buildings. An additional overflow car park known as the Value Car Park also operates during school holidays. Find out more about the Long Term Car Park with this handy Flyparks guide, to get more details about opening hours, shuttle transfers, height restrictions, rates, and more.
The Long Term Car Park only accepts cars and light vehicles up to 2.2 metres high, which are able to fit within the dimensions of a standard bay (5.4m x 2.4m). You may arrive up to one hour before your booked entry time, and exit up to one hour after. After this grace period, you will be charged Melbourne Airport’s Overstay Tariff Car Park rates for the additional time.
It’s possible to stay at the Long Term Car Park for a maximum of 45 consecutive days. If you need to park your vehicle for longer, you should consider alternative arrangements.
There are round-the-clock shuttle bus services running every five minutes, to/from all terminals abd the Long Term Car Park. The shuttle bus is free of charge, and the journey time is approximately ten minutes.
Drive-up rates at the Long Term Car Park Melbourne Airport start at $25.00 for 24 hours, and extend to $69.00 for three days, and $109.00 for one week. You can save by booking online, as the rates offered on Melbourne Airport’s website are often lower. As a general rule of thumb, the earlier you book, the better the rate. Essentially, there are four different fee types offered at the Long Term Car Park:
The more flexible the rate, in terms of your ability to make last minute changes, the more you will pay. This often means that it’s not possible to cancel your booking the day before, or the same day that you’re due at the car park. You will be charged for the parking space, regardless of whether you parked your vehicle in it.
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Lite | Saver | Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $25.00 | $23.00 | $24.00 | $25.00 |
| 3 Days | $69.00 | $44.00 | $49.00 | $59.00 |
| 1 Week | $109.00 | $90.00 | $95.00 | $100.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $149.00 | $146.00 | $148.00 | $149.00 |
| 3 Weeks | $219.00 | $199.00 | $207.00 | $213.00 |
| 4 Weeks | $309.00 | $264.00 | $273.00 | $280.00 |
View our full guide to Melbourne Airport parking rates.
To reserve a space in advance, you can book at the Long Term Car Park Melbourne Airport online. This is only possible on Melbourne Airport’s official website. You will need to pay by credit card, as the website only accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. When you arrive at the Long Term Car Park, you must insert the same credit card used for your booking into the entry gate. The online booking system does not issue tickets, so your credit card is instead linked to your reservation.
If you use the incorrect credit card either upon entry or exit, this credit card will be charged the drive-up rates for the Long Term Car Park. This is because your booking will not be recognised, and you may not be entitled to a refund or credit on those charges.
If you’re looking for the best deal on long term Melbourne Airport parking, Flyparks can help. Our simple and intuitive search engine will reveal the lowest rates on long stay airport parking in seconds, alongside important information about the car parks and customer reviews. When a customer chooses to book long term parking at Melbourne Airport through our website, they are charged exactly the same rate offered by the car park. We never add additional reservation costs or hidden fees. The booking process is secure and easy, and our friendly customer service team is always on hand to assist, should you have any questions about your reservation.
All parking rates cited are approximate and subject to change. The prices quoted in this article were taken based on advanced online booking, with estimations taken for stays in August 2019. Please note that it is not possible to book at any of the official Melbourne Airport car parks through Flyparks at present.
