Car Parks with Shuttle Service

Private park-and-ride facilities offer the most competitive prices for airport parking, providing a budget-friendly alternative to on-site options.
Located a 5-minute drive from the terminals, these car parks include free, on-demand shuttle transfers to and from the terminal, 24/7.
Arrival:
- On the day of departure, drive to the address of the chosen car park
- Park your car outside the office, check-in, and be taken to the airport as quickly as possible in one of the shuttle buses from the car park.
Return:
- On the day of return, after collecting your luggage, call the car park and let them know you're ready to be picked-up
- A shuttle bus will be driven to the airport to pick you up and take you back to the car park

Windy Depot Parking
Just a quick 5-minute drive from the terminal, Windy Depot Wellington, formerly Park and Depart Wellington, offers covered and open-air parking and car cleaning services.
Open 24/7, it’s convenient for both early-morning and late-night flights.
With consistently low rates, Windy Depot Wellington is ideal for long-term parking at Wellington Airport.
Your vehicle’s safety is a top priority at Windy Depot as the car park is equipped with 24/7 CCTV, lockable perimeter fencing, and on-site security patrols, providing peace of mind while you're away.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Shuttle
- Distance to Airport: 5 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: N/A
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Car Parks within Walking Distance

If you are looking for parking near Wellington Airport, several car parks offer a range of options to suit most budgets.
You can choose between covered or uncovered parking, budget or premium, plus short or long-term stay durations.
Most of these car parks are within easy walking distance of Departures and Arrivals, so you will pay a little extra on this basis.
Arrival:
- If you pre-booked online, drive up to the entry gate at the Uncovered Car Park, and the license plate recognition system will issue a ticket and open the gate automatically
- Keep your ticket for exiting
- If you haven’t pre-booked, you can still drive up on your departure day and take a ticket at the gate.
- Pay upon exit
Return:
- If you pre-booked your parking spot, drive up to the exit barrier
- As long as there are no outstanding or overstay charges, the barrier will automatically lift for you
- If there are additional charges or the barrier does not open, you'll need to insert the ticket received upon entry to exit
- Didn’t pre-book? payment can be made by credit card or payWave at the exit barrier, or with cash or EFTPOS at the pay stations. Electronic payments are also accepted at the Parking Services office.

P120 Express
The P120 Express Car Park is ideal for picking up or dropping off travellers.
It’s located on the uncovered Level 1 top deck outside the terminal building.
Designed for short-term parking, the P120 Express is a 3 - 5 minute walk from the terminal and is only available for drive-up bookings.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 3 - 5 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: N/A
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Uncovered Car Park
Nestled conveniently on the ground level just south of the terminal, the Uncovered Car Park is a hidden gem for budget-conscious travellers.
Imagine a hassle-free 5-minute stroll to the airport, making your journey as smooth as possible.
Need to drop someone off? Enjoy 10 minutes of free parking to make those goodbyes a little easier.
If your travels require a longer stay, additional uncovered spaces are located on the top deck, right near the drop-off area.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 5 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: N/A
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Covered Car Park
For travellers seeking convenient, 24/7, weather-protected parking, the Covered Car Park at Wellington Airport is the ideal choice.
Situated within the multi-level car park on levels 1 to 7, it’s just a quick 1 to 5-minute walk to the terminal and the closest option to the Rydges Wellington Airport Hotel.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 1 - 5 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: 2.1 metres
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Long Term Parking
Another budget option offered by the airport, the Long Term Car Park at Wellington Airport is perfect for stays of three days or more.
For shorter visits, spaces are available on a first come, first-served basis.
Enjoy a complimentary shuttle service every 15 minutes to the terminal, servicing both domestic and international flights.
Note: During the weekends, the shuttle has a 30-minute break at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., before resuming at approximately 15-minute intervals.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Shuttle
- Distance to Airport: 10 - 15 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: N/A
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Premium Secure Parking
Favoured by business travellers, the Premium Secure Car Park is covered and weather-protected.
There is a parking guidance system in operation, 24/7 CCTV, plus its automated entrance and exit.
The walk time to the terminal is 0 - 2 minutes.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 0 - 2 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: 2.1 metres
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Car Parks with Valet Service

Valet parking lets you drop your car at the terminal and go straight to check-in.
A trained driver will park your vehicle and return it to you upon your return, offering luggage assistance in the process.
This option is most popular with business travellers. While convenient, valet parking at Wellington Airport is the most expensive parking option.
Arrival:
- Drive to the valet buffer zone of the chosen car park and drop off your car here
- After a short inspection, you can make your way to the airport, and a driver will ensure that your car is parked
Return:
- You call the car park to indicate that you have landed again
- Walk back to the valet buffer zone, and the parking will ensure that your car is ready on arrival
- These buffer zones are a maximum of 3 minutes' walk from the airport

Valet Car Park
Wellington Airport has its own official Valet Car Park, which is open 24/7.
Just drive up to the valet area on Level 1, hand over your keys, and walk directly into the terminal.
Upon your return, your car will be ready at the Valet Pick-Up on the Ground Level.
Available for all flights, valet parking starts at $69.00 for one day.
Car grooming services are available online or upon arrival.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Valet
- Distance to Airport: 0 - 2 minutes
- Height / Length Restrictions: 2.1 metres
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Best long-term parking option at Wellington Airport?
If you plan to travel longer than a few hours or 1 - 2 days, a long-term car park at Wellington Airport will be your best bet for reasonable parking rates.
Your best option will be Windy Depot, located a 5-minute shuttle ride from the terminal, charging $140.00 for 1 week, or the official Long-Term Car Park, charging $137.00 for a week of parking, located a 15-minute shuttle ride away from the terminal.
How much is parking at Wellington Airport?
Looking for budget-friendly parking?
Windy Depot, 5 minutes from the terminal, offers a week of uncovered parking for $198, with covered parking available for an additional $46.
Alternatively, the Long-Term Car Park, an uncovered park located 15 minutes from the terminal, costs $137 for the week.
For more convenient options closer to the terminal, prices range from $360 to $496 for the Uncovered & Covered Car Parks, Premium Secure Car Park, and Valet Car Park, based on drive-up rates.
Is there free parking at Wellington Airport?
Yes, there is. Travellers can park for free for 10 minutes at both the Uncovered & Premium Secure Car Parks at Wellington Airport.
They are both within a 5-minute walk of the terminal.
For longer-term free street parking near Wellington Airport, travellers often use nearby residential streets like Hataitai and Strathavon Road, where there are no designated time limits.
However, parking here can still come with the risk of a ticket, as restrictions may vary.
Cairns Street and the end of Coutts Street are other popular options, where travellers can park and walk through a pedestrian tunnel under the runway to reach the terminal.
Please note that these areas may be ticketed or towed, so it's best to check local parking signs for any time restrictions or towing policies before leaving your car.