Travellers departing from Christchurch Airport will find several car parking options at their disposal, from the convenient Long Stay lot to the budget park and ride facility, Craddocks. If you require long term parking Christchurch Airport, you’ll find that your choice of car park will largely be determined by your needs and budget. Typically, the closer you park to the terminal, the more you will pay per day. Likewise, you can expect to pay a little extra for covered parking, and for additional services such as maintenance and car grooming.
To help you to narrow down which car park to book with, we have researched and collated a wealth of information about parking rates, opening hours, distance to the terminal, plus pros and cons, across all the major long term parking Christchurch Airport options. This includes Christchurch Airport’s official car parks; Express Park, Long Stay, Orchard Road, Craddocks Outdoor, and Craddocks Indoor, plus unofficial car parks such as Airpark Canterbury, Superior Airport Parking, and Airport Gateway.
Many passengers are put off from driving to Christchurch Airport by the parking fees charged at the official airport car parks. Some people will instead seek out risky and unreliable ‘free’ parking - that often results in damage or break ins, whereas others will set off on stressful and nerve-wracking journeys via public transport. But long term parking Christchurch Airport does not have to be expensive. Travellers who are embarking on longer journeys can access special rates and offers when they book online, which makes Christchurch Airport long term parking more affordable. Whether you choose to park a few minutes walk away from your terminal, or a ride away on a shuttle bus, you’re guaranteed a safe, secure parking spot in a purpose built facility when you make an online reservation.
For a quick overview of all of the car parks which offer long term parking Christchurch Airport, you can check the table below. We have compared the prices charged for one and two week stays, noted the distance to the terminals and if a free shuttle service is offered, and recorded whether or not you will have to hand over a set of car keys.
| Car Park | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | Distance to Terminal | Free shuttle? | Keep keys? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Park | $235.00 | $410.00 | 1 min on foot | No | Yes |
| Long Stay | $185.00 | $325.00 | 5 min on foot | No | Yes |
| Orchard Road | $185.00 | $325.00 | 7 min on foot | No | Yes |
| Craddocks Outdoor | $115.00 | $185.00 | 5 min drive | Yes | No |
| Craddocks Indoor | $115.00 | $189.10 | 5 min drive | Yes | No |
| Airpark Canterbury | $114.00 | $184.00 | 4 min drive | Yes | No |
| Superior Airport Parking | $87.00 | $136.00 | 5 min drive | Yes | No |
| Airport Gateway | $80.00* | $115.00* | 7 min drive | Yes | Yes |
*Please note that the Airport Gateway Motel may add a surcharge onto these prices, based on whether or not you have booked a room. Customers that are not staying at the motel can expect to pay $40.00 extra, whereas those that are staying at either the beginning or end of their trip will be charged $20.00. If you stay at the Airport Gateway Motel at both ends of the parking period, you won’t be charged these fees.
At present, only Airpark Canterbury can be booked via the Flyparks website. We only feature trustworthy, reputable, and affordable private lots on our website, to ensure that all Flyparks travellers enjoy complete peace of mind when booking through us. To find out more about Airpark Canterbury, you can click on the name of the car park, which will take you to a separate car park profile page. There you’ll find more details about the company, from its opening hours to its location, photographs, and customer reviews.
Christchurch Airport owns and maintains the Express Park, Long Stay, Orchard Road, Craddocks Outdoor, and Craddocks Indoor car parks. These are known as the ‘official’ airport car parks, and they all offer secure long term vehicle storage. Rates and amenities differ across the various options, so it’s important to read the fine print before booking. The most affordable car park may not be the most convenient, and the most expensive may not offer all the services that you require. Find out more about the official Christchurch Airport long term parking options below:
The Express Park facility is the closest option to the airport terminal. It’s a premium covered car park, which offers both short and long term parking with quick and easy access to arrivals and departures. The car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure that customers on early morning and late night flights can access their vehicle when needed. There is however a 2.2 metre height restriction in place, and vehicles must fit into a standard-sized parking space to utilise Express Park, meaning that you cannot park a campervan or trailer. Parking spaces at Express Park can be reserved online via the airport’s own website, or customers can opt to pay drive-up rates. Prices are as follows, for drive-up and for online bookings made one month in advance of travel:
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Online Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $40.00 | $22.80 |
| 2 Days | $78.00 | $39.00 |
| 3 Days | $108.00 | $52.90 |
| 4 Days | $135.00 | $69.00 |
| 5 Days | $160.00 | $109.00 |
| 6 Days | $185.00 | $166.50 |
| 7 Days | $210.00 | $189.00 |
| 1 Week | $235.00 | $211.50 |
| 2 Weeks | $410.00 | $369.00 |
The Long Stay Car Park is a short five minute walk from the main airport terminal, and provides budget long term parking for both domestic and international flights. The car park is uncovered, and accommodates standard-sized vehicles such as compact cars, sedans, SUVs, and utes. Christchurch Airport’s Long Stay facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays, and is suitable for both domestic and international flights. You can reserve a space in advance by booking online on Christchurch Airport’s website, or pay drive-up rates. Tariffs are as follows for advance online bookings and drive-up:
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Online Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $30.00 | $19.50 |
| 2 Days | $60.00 | $36.00 |
| 3 Days | $85.00 | $46.80 |
| 4 Days | $105.00 | $62.00 |
| 5 Days | $125.00 | $93.80 |
| 6 Days | $145.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 Days | $165.00 | $132.00 |
| 1 Week | $185.00 | $166.50 |
| 2 Weeks | $325.00 | $292.50 |
Orchard Road is a budget, open air car park which is located approximately seven minutes by foot from Christchurch Airport. The car park is open 24/7; suitable for domestic and international flights, departing or arriving at any time day or night. Vehicles must fit within a standard-sized parking space, and mobility spaces are available near the entrance. It’s worth noting that Orchard Road is the only car storage facility at the airport which currently offers electric vehicle charging. Travellers can either pay drive-up rates, or book a space in advance on Christchurch Airport’s website. The difference in fees between the two options is as follows:
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Online Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $27.00 | $18.20 |
| 2 Days | $54.00 | $34.10 |
| 3 Days | $81.00 | $44.20 |
| 4 Days | $105.00 | $60.30 |
| 5 Days | $125.00 | $82.80 |
| 6 Days | $145.00 | $97.90 |
| 7 Days | $165.00 | $118.40 |
| 1 Week | $185.00 | $132.80 |
| 2 Weeks | $325.00 | $233.50 |
Craddocks Outdoor offers open air car storage, with free on-demand shuttle transfers to the airport and back. The car park is approximately five minutes away from the airport by car, but Craddocks staff recommend that you factor in at least 15 minutes for the journey. Whilst Craddocks Outdoor is open 24 hours, you will need to leave your keys at the facility so that your vehicle can be placed into storage. On your return, you will need to call Craddocks to request a pick-up. Vehicle grooming and mechanical services are also available on-site, and are bookable on arrival. Customers can either opt to pay drive-up rates, or make an advance online booking. Online and offline prices differ, with discounted tariffs and special offers available for early reservations. The fees are as follows:
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Online Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $28.00 | $21.90 |
| 2 Days | $48.00 | $38.70 |
| 3 Days | $65.00 | $52.10 |
| 4 Days | $75.00 | $60.90 |
| 5 Days | $85.00 | $71.60 |
| 6 Days | $95.00 | $82.70 |
| 7 Days | $105.00 | $89.60 |
| 1 Week | $115.00 | $98.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $185.00 | $159.10 |
Craddocks Indoor is a purpose built undercover car storage facility, which is located approximately five minutes away from Christchurch Airport by shuttle transfer. The car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to meet all flights. Craddocks Indoor can accommodate standard-sized vehicles, including compact cars, sedans, 4WDs, utes, and luxury vehicles. Please note that on arrival, customers are required to hand over a set of their keys to the car park’s trained staff, who will move their vehicle into secure storage. Vehicle grooming and mechanical services can be booked for an additional fee. Parking rates for advance online bookings and drive-up can be viewed below:
| Duration | Drive-up Rate | Online Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $28.00 | $25.90 |
| 2 Days | $48.00 | $46.70 |
| 3 Days | $65.00 | $64.10 |
| 4 Days | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 5 Days | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| 6 Days | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 Days | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 1 Week | $115.00 | $114.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $189.10 | $189.10 |
Outside of the official airport car parks, there are several nearby private parking providers which offer reduced rates on long term car storage. If you’d like to save on Christchurch Airport parking, you should consider using a park and ride service. Park and ride car parks are a low cost alternative to parking by the terminal, and typically charge 30 to 40% less than the official airport car parks. For example, parking at the Long Stay Car Park for one week is $71.00 more expensive than parking at Airpark Canterbury for the same period of time. Likewise, parking for a fortnight at Orchard Road would cost you $189.00 more, than if you booked with Superior Airport Parking.
Why are off-site car parks so much cheaper? It’s not because they skimp on security or on staffing - it’s simply due to the fact that since these parking facilities are located a little further away from the airport, they pay less rent for the space they occupy. These savings are passed on to customers in the form of lower prices, with the added benefit of free shuttle transfers and great customer service. And since there are several private car storage facilities near Christchurch Airport, all vying for your business, competition forces prices even lower.
The most well-known off-site car parks near Christchurch Airport are Airpark Canterbury, Superior Airport Parking, and Airport Gateway. Airpark Canterbury and Superior Airport Parking offer standard park and ride services, whereas the Airport Gateway Motel operates using a park, sleep & fly model. You can compare the outdoor parking rates charged by these car parks in the table below:
| Duration | Airpark Canterbury | Superior Airport Parking | Airport Gateway Motel* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $27.00 | $39.00 | $25.00 |
| 2 Days | $47.00 | $39.00 | $30.00 |
| 3 Days | $64.00 | $49.00 | $35.00 |
| 4 Days | $74.00 | $59.00 | $40.00 |
| 5 Days | $84.00 | $66.00 | $45.00 |
| 6 Days | $94.00 | $73.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 Days | $104.00 | $80.00 | $55.00 |
| 1 Week | $114.00 | $87.00 | $60.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $184.00 | $136.00 | $95.00 |
*The Airport Gateway Motel will add a surcharge to the rates quoted above if customers have not booked accommodation at the start and end of their trip. If you do not plan on using the motel's accommodation before or after parking, please add $40.00 to the rates listed for a more accurate cost estimate.
You can receive a free online quote for your travel dates with Flyparks. Our handy online search tool will compare multiple offers, and reveal the lowest priced parking for your trip away. You can then filter all the available car parks by price, distance, and customer rating, to ensure that you select the right option for your needs. Booking online is easy and straightforward. You don’t need to create an account - you simply supply your travel and vehicle details and then select your payment method. Once you have completed all the steps in our secure checkout, you’ll be able to download a copy of your booking confirmation. And should you need any assistance, our friendly customer service team are on hand to help, Monday through to Friday. Just send us a quick email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
All of the parking rates cited are approximate and subject to change. Estimations were taken for stays in March 2020. Please note that Flyparks does not compare all the car parking spaces available in the market, and cannot take into account specific needs and requirements. Always read the terms and conditions before booking.
