Auckland Airport (AKL) Parking

A public drop-off area is in the middle of the forecourt lane at the International Terminal, while at the Domestic Terminal a pickup & dropoff carpark is opposite of the Air NZ terminal.

Other parking options at Auckland Airport:  Domestic and International terminals offer short-term covered & uncovered carparks, two Long-term lots and a Business Express). All parking facilities are within minutes of their respective terminals.
DOMESTIC TERMINAL:
1. Business Express offers covered parkin is closest to the Domestic Terminal and connected by walkway.
2. Short-Term Covered parking offers the first 10 mins free - ideal for pickp or drop-off.
3. Short-term Uncovered parking for up to three days, also offers the first 10 mins. free.
4. Long-term Uncovered parking is only 2-3 minutes from the Domestic terminal.
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL:
1. Short-Term Covered parking for up to 3 days, with the first 10 mins. free.
2. Long-term Uncovered parking (a few days or some weeks)
3. Long-term Covered for more than 2 days; with a 2-5 min walk to terminal

The Airport's  Campervan Park is only minutes from the Airport and offers 54 powerd sites, access to needed facilities, shopping and leisure activities. WiFi is available. (tel. 09 275 3766). Directions: from G.Bolt Memorial Drive S, take Tom Pearce Drive east to Unuku Way (between the Mini-Golf and the gas station.  The Airport Shopping Center is to your left before yu get to Tom Pearce Drive.

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at Auckland airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at Auckland airport. They provide shuttle service too.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.