Park and Ride Auckland Airport

Park and Ride is a popular option among travellers looking for short or long term parking at Auckland Airport. This is due to the ease, quickness, and low rates that Park and Ride offers. With this parking type, you drive straight to the car park, park your car, and board a shuttle bus to the airport terminal. The shuttle bus is a complimentary and convenient way of getting to the terminal. Then, when you return to Auckland Airport, the shuttle bus will pick you up and return you to your car. Of course, the time you spend on the shuttle bus will depend on the specific parking provider and their location. Typically, these journeys are never over 10 minutes.

As previously mentioned, Park and Ride is a cheap parking solution for Auckland Airport. This is due to the car parks being located slightly further from the airport. Additionally, you park the car yourself, unlike Valet Parking for example. These factors allow for the parking providers to lower their prices. To find out more about Park and Ride prices, how it works, and the advantages and disadvantages – keep reading this page!

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What is the Process for Park and Ride at Auckland Airport?

Step 1

First you need to book a Park and Ride parking space at Auckland Airport. You can do this in just a few minutes by using the comparison tool, and following the steps.

Step 2

The next step is to drive to the car park that you have a booked a space with. Then when you have arrived you need to check in with reception. Depending on the parking provider, you will either need to park your car yourself or a member of staff will park your car for you. If you would like to add any additional services to your booking, like car washing or servicing, this can also be done at the reception.

Step 3

The next step is to board the shuttle bus. This bus will take you to the airport terminal. From there you can carry on to check in and baggage drop. Then, upon your return to Auckland Airport, you need to contact the parking provider. This is so you can arrange for the shuttle bus to come and pick you up.

Step 4

The shuttle bus will then conveniently transport you back to the car park. You can then retrieve your car and proceed with your day.

Parking Rates: Park and Ride at Auckland Airport

The exact price for parking at Auckland Airport will depend on a variety of factors. One being the parking provider you book with. Each car park charges their own prices, and will have different upgrades you can make to your booking. Such as indoor parking or car repairing. Additionally, when you make the booking will affect the price. This is because pre-booking your parking typically allows for you to benefit from lower parking rates. You can find a quick overview of the prices for Park and Ride parking at Auckland Airport below. These have been based off booking in the near future, for 7 days of parking. If you would prefer to see a cost overview for all parking types, then please visit our Auckland Airport Parking Rates page.

Parking Provider	Price for 7 days	Distance to airport	Indoor / Outdoor	Parking type	Opening hours
Parking Mode Auckland	56,75	4 min	Outdoor	Park and Ride	Open 24 hours
Aeroparks Auckland	71,49	4 min	Outdoor	Park and Ride	Open 24 hours

* Auckland Airport parking prices may vary depending on the period. The data is calculated for the period from 10/02/2025 till the 17/02/2025 and shows the cheapest offer per parking provider. Read more about the the Parking Rates for Auckland Airport.

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The Park and Ride Parking Providers at Auckland Airport

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Parking Mode Auckland

Car wash available
Security camera

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Aeroparks Auckland

Car wash available
Security camera

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Pros and Cons of Using Park and Ride Parking at Auckland Airport

Lowest parking rates: Typically, Park and Ride has the lowest parking rates due to the service it offers.
Peace of mind: Due to driving and parking directly at the car park, you can have peace of mind knowing exactly where your car has been left.
Ease: Park and Ride is a really easy and simple parking type to use.

Added travel time: As a shuttle bus takes you to and from the airport, extra time is added onto your travel days.