The Value Short Stay Car Park at Melbourne Airport is a budget car park, designed for those that wish to pick-up or drop-off passengers. It’s a park and ride car park located on the outer edge of the airport zone, which is serviced by shuttle buses to/from the terminal buildings. The car park is well known for its low rates on short-term Melbourne Airport parking, which are currently set at $10.00 for four hours. Bookings cannot be made online, however you can access the Value Short Stay Car Park via drive-up, or search for a more affordable, off-site Melbourne Airport parking alternative.
Melbourne Airport also owns and manages a long stay car park under the ‘Value’ brand, and the two are sometimes confused with one another. If you’re looking for the long-term Value Car Park, you can read about it on the Flyparks blog.
The Value Car Park is Melbourne Airport’s low rate, short-term parking option. It is open air with 350 bays, and serves all terminals, both international and domestic. The car park and the free shuttle bus service are in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, transferring passengers to the terminals and back again. The bus runs at ten minute intervals, and there's a waiting area on-site.
The Value Short Stay Car Park can accommodate a variety of different vehicle types, from hatchbacks to minivans, 4WDs to sports cars. Cars must be able to fit inside a standard sized parking bay, as the car park cannot accommodate oversized vehicles such as caravans or trailers. It’s worth bearing in mind that the Value Short Stay Car Park can sell out during busy periods, as space is limited.
The car park currently charges $10.00 for up to four hours. Rates start at $10.00, and then increase to $25.00 after four hours. The pricing system used at the Short Stay Car Park is the same as that of the long-term Value Car Park, after the first four hours.
| Duration | Value Short Stay | Value Car Park |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 min | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| 15 - 30 min | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| 30 - 60 min | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| 1 - 3 hours | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| 4 - 6 hours | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 6 - 24 hours | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 2 days | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 3 days | $69.00 | $69.00 |
If you’re looking to book short-term parking at Melbourne Airport, and don’t mind using a shuttle service, it’s worthwhile to shop around for lower prices. Alongside the official airport car parks, there are numerous private facilities close by, which offer similar services.
If you think you'll need to be at Melbourne Airport for longer than four hours, there are several car parks which charge lower rates. These include Busy Beaver, First Choice Airport Parking, and Andrew's Airport Parking Melbourne. All are trusted, reliable companies with secure parking facilities and free shuttle bus transfers. We’ve compared the rates charged by a few different car parks, as well as transfer times, to give you an idea of your options:
| Car Park | 4 Hours | 24 Hours | Rating | Distance to airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Short Stay | $10.00 | $25.00 | N/A | 10 minutes |
| Long Term Car Park | $25.00 | $25.00 | N/A | 12 minutes |
| Busy Beaver | $18.00 | $18.00 | 9.6/10 | 11 minutes |
| First Choice Airport Parking | $19.00 | $19.00 | 9.1/10 | 7 minutes |
| Andrew's Airport Parking | $22.00 | $22.00 | 9.3/10 | 5 minutes |
Tip: to find out more about any of the car parks listed above, you can click on the name of the parking provider. This will take you to a separate page containing more information about rates, opening hours, shuttle transfers, customer reviews, and more.
When you compare the daily rates and facilities offered by the Value Short Stay Car Park against some of the private parking facilities near Melbourne Airport, you can see why many people choose to park elsewhere. Unlike the Short Stay Car Park, all of the independent car parks mentioned in this article allow you to secure your parking spot in advance, for a reduced price, by booking online. Many also offer on-demand shuttle transfers with no wait times, plus help with your luggage.
If you’d like to find out more, you can use our handy online search engine to get an online quote for Melbourne Airport car parking and access more information about rates, opening times, shuttle transfer times, and availability. With Flyparks, you can book off-site Melbourne Airport parking in as little as two minutes via our secure online checkout. And our customer service team are always on hand, incase you need any help with your reservation or have any questions.
While we’ve made every attempt to report on Melbourne Airport car parking rates accurately, prices do fluctuate over time. The rates quoted were valid in September 2019, for stays in October 2019.
