Located just 50 metres from Terminal 1, the Melbourne Airport Business Car Park was primarily designed for use by Qantas travellers. A premium parking service, the Business Car Park is often frequented by corporate and business travellers, boarding domestic flights within Australia. The car park offers the convenience of close proximity to the T1 check in desks, advanced security measures, 24/7 opening hours, as well as overall ease of use, although differs from Melbourne Airport valet parking in the sense that it is self-park, meaning that drivers hold onto their own car keys. The Business Car Park is ideal for long term parking, with rates starting at $72.00 for 24 hours, and extending to $132.00 for two days, $195.00 for three, and $492.00 for one week.
Read on to find out more about the Business Car Park, including how and where to book, the rates charged, and the security measures in place, as well as affordable, alternative parking options.
At present, drivers can either pre-book their parking on Melbourne Airport’s official website, or simply drive-up to the car park on their day of travel. Pre-booking online guarantees you a parking space, often at a discounted online rate, whereas drivers who park up without a reservation will be charged drive-up prices.
Please note that it is not possible to book a space at the Business Car Park Melbourne Airport through Flyparks. We instead feature a range of off-site Melbourne Airport parking solutions, at trusted, reputable private car storage facilities.
Drive-up rates at the Business Car Park typically start at $72.00 for 24 hours, $132.00 for two days, $195.00 for three, and $492.00 for one week. These prices are at the higher end of the scale when it comes to Melbourne Airport parking rates, due to the car park’s close proximity to Terminal 1. You can view the Business Car Park drive-in rates in the table below, as well as the Premium T123 and T4 Car Parks, which offer a similar level of service. It’s worth noting that rates are charged per calendar day, meaning that you’ll pay the full $72.00 (24 hour) charge for a short stay, even if you’re only parking for a couple of hours.
| Duration | Business Car Park | Premium T123 | Premium T4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $72.00 | $77.00 | $61.00 |
| 2 Days | $132.00 | $144.00 | $122.00 |
| 3 Days | $192.00 | $189.00 | $141.00 |
| 4 Days | $252.00 | $234.00 | $170.00 |
| 5 Days | $312.00 | $279.00 | $199.00 |
| 6 Days | $372.00 | $324.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 Days | $432.00 | $369.00 | $257.00 |
| 8 Days | $492.00 | $414.00 | $286.00 |
You can save approximately 30% off these prices by booking online and in advance, on the Melbourne Airport website. Saver, Flexi, and Lite fares are available, however these rate schemes are governed by different terms and conditions in relation to cancellations. You should always check to see if penalties apply for last minute cancellations, prior to booking, to prevent any surprises.
All vehicles parked in the Business Car Park are protected by a range of advanced security measures, including gated entry, 24 hour monitored CCTV, security lighting, and regular patrols. Melbourne Airport installed licence plate recognition technology in the Multi-Level Car Park, the Long Term Car Park, and the Business Car Park in late 2014, which offers drivers the benefits of increased security and lost ticket reconciliation.
The Business Car Park can accommodate a variety of different vehicle types, from hatchbacks to minivans, 4WDs to sports cars and luxury vehicles. Cars must be able to fit inside a standard sized parking bay, and not exceed 2.3 metres in height, as the Business Car Park cannot accommodate oversized vehicles such as camper vans or trailers.
Motorcycle parking is available in all of the official Melbourne Airport car parks, and a special designated motorbike area is located in the At Terminal T1 T2 T3 Car Park. Within the Business Car Park, motorcycles are charged the same rate as full sized vehicles.
If you’re looking for the lowest price on Melbourne Airport parking, you may want to compare the price of the Business Car Park against alternative parking providers. If you don’t mind parking a little further away from the terminal, off-site parking is a great choice for budget conscious travellers. When you park with an off-site airport car park, the longer you stay, the less you’ll pay per day. And you’ll be at the terminal before you know it, with free on-demand shuttle services.
There are several car parks within the general vicinity of Melbourne Airport which advertise lower rates for long term parking, including Jetaway Airport Parking, Discount Airport Parking, and the well known Busy Beaver Airport Parking. For bookings of one or two weeks in length, off-site airport parking costs on average 86% less than the drive-up prices charged at the Business Car Park. Instead of paying $492.00 for a one week stay at the Melbourne Airport Business Car Park, you could park at Jetaway Airport Parking for just $68.00, Discount Airport Parking for $78.00, or the award winning Busy Beaver Airport Parking for $79.00.
We’ve compiled the rates of several popular off-site car parks below, so you can see how much you can save, compared to parking at the Business Car Park:
| Car Park | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | Rating | Distance to Terminal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetaway Airport Parking | $68.00 | $114.00 | 10.0 | 7 min by shuttle |
| Discount Airport Parking | $78.00 | $123.00 | 9.4 | 5 min by shuttle |
| Easy Airport Parking | $78.00 | $123.50 | 9.1 | 5 min by shuttle |
| Busy Beaver Airport Parking | $79.00 | $124.00 | 9.7 | 11 min by shuttle |
| Pink Elephant Airport Parking | $84.00 | $124.00 | 9.6 | 5 min by shuttle |
| Business Car Park | $492.00 | $912.00 | N/A | 50 metres |
If you’re searching for Melbourne Airport parking, whether for a holiday or a business trip, Flyparks can help you to compare the various options available and book the best deal. Our easy to use search tool will show you the full range of airport car parks available for your travel dates, sorted by price. You can also opt to filter by shuttle transfer time and customer rating.
Once you’ve found a car park that suits your requirements, you can secure your space using our secure checkout, in less than two minutes. No account is needed - it’s as simple as entering in your name, email address, and travel dates. We’ll do all the rest!
All the rates cited are approximate and subject to change. Estimations were taken for stays in June 2020. Please note that it is not possible to book at any of the official Melbourne Airport car parks through Flyparks at present.
