Parking at Queenstown Airport
There are convenient parking options both at Queenstown Airport and close by. At the terminal, we offer a free 20-minute grace period for pick-ups or drop-offs. Parking charges apply after 20 minutes.
Terminal Parking
Spaces free
Spaces free
Park & Ride
Spaces free
P2 Drop-Off Zone
FREE
For some visitors, a simple farewell is all you need to say goodbye to loved ones or friends.
The P2 is located directly outside the departure terminal and is available for private passenger drop-offs only.
The drop-off zone is not for use by commercial operators.
P20 Express Parking
Pick-Up & Drop-ff
There’s no need to rush in and out of the airport as we offer priority parking for visits less than 20 minutes in the designated pick-up/drop-off parking bays within terminal car park A. These are located nearest the terminal and signposted P20. Bonus - the first 20 minutes is FREE!
If you’ve parked for less than 20 minutes, there’s no need to validate your ticket – just insert it into the barrier arm machine when exiting.
If you plan to stay longer than 20 minutes, please park in non P20 spaces and validate your ticket at the pay station then insert it into the barrier arm machine when exiting.
Short & Long Stay Parking
From $25 per day
Queenstown Airport currently has two terminal car parking areas for those wanting to park for more than 20 minutes. Named A and B, both car parks offer the same car parking rates and are our most convenient parking offering located at the terminal for short or multi-day stays.
Car park A is located straight in front of the terminal as well as having the express pick-up and drop-off zone in the front 5 bays, it also has 4 mobility parking spaces and almost 300 terminal car parking spaces.
Car park B is located to the right of the terminal just a short 3-5 minute walk away along the pathway, directly opposite the rental car park. This car park has 100 spaces.
Queenstown Airport has two mobility P60 car parks located directly outside the airport terminal for those picking up or dropping off passengers, free of charge. If you're travelling, four mobilty car parks are located in Car Park A for your convenience.
We are proud to be a Tesla Charging partner.
We have six Tesla Destination Chargers located in Car Park A, providing convenient charging at Queenstown Airport.
Any electric vehicle with a Type 2 charging port or adapter can use the chargers. The Tesla charging technology can add up to 100km of range per hour of charge.
Charging is free but standard parking rates apply (see parking fee information below).
You can find out more information on our Tesla Destination Charging FAQs page.
Paying for Parking
Parking fees displayed apply from Thursday 1 August, 2024
At the Terminal
Queenstown Airport accepts credit card or EFTPOS payments for terminal parking. The pay station is conveniently located on the pathway to the departures and arrivals area and has three stations that take all major credit cards. If you have any issues with the pay station or would like to pay with cash, please see a friendly member of the team at the Airport Information Desk inside the terminal.
Queenstown Airport Park & Ride
Payment is made via credit or debit cards. Just tap or insert your card on your way in and when you exit. No cash payments are accepted.
If you require a receipt for your parking, please contact the Airport Information Desk: infodesk@queenstownairport.co.nz
Tap & Go
Simply tap your credit or debit card when you enter the terminal car parks. When you leave tap your card again and your account will automatically be charged. No need for a paper ticket. Just Tap & Go.
Please note for charges $200 or greater, a pin is required. Please insert your card to complete the payment. Unfortunately, 'Tap & Go' is not an option in these instances.
Fees
| At the Terminal | |
| Time | Cost |
| 0 - 20 mins | FREE |
| 21 - 40 mins | $4 |
| 41 - 60 mins | $6 |
| 61 - 80 mins | $8 |
| 81 - 100 mins | $10 |
| 101 - 120 mins | $12 |
| 2 - 5 hours | $16 |
| 5 - 12 hours | $20 |
| 12 hours to 1 day | $30 |
| Daily rate | $30 |
| 7+ Days daily rate | $28 |
| 10+ Days daily rate | $25 |
| Park & Ride | |
| Time | Cost |
| Up to 4 hours | $4 |
| Up to 12 hours | $8 |
| Up to 24 hours | $20 |
| Each additional day (or part thereof) | $10 |
