Before delving into the details and information about Emu Parking Sydney Airport, check out all the other options for secure parking Sydney in the table below:
| Car Park | Cost per Week | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Emu | $176.40 | Shuttle: 10 - 15 min | Info |
| Air Travel Parking | $140.00 | Shuttle: 6 min | Book |
| Airport Express Sydney | $149.00 | Shuttle: 5 min | Book |
| P3 Car Park | $451.00 | Walk: 5 - 8 min | Info |
| P1&2 Car Park | $548.70 | Walk: 5 min | Info |
| P7 Car Park | $548.70 | Walk: 5 min | Info |
The Blu Emu is an official Sydney Airport Car Park known for its affordable rates. The car park is located on Ross Smith Avenue, designed for travellers flying out of T2/T3 at Sydney Airport. It is both the most affordable on-site car park and the furthest from the terminals. There is a free Blu Emu parking shuttle bus that operates between the Emu car park and the Domestic airport (T2 and T3), which runs 24 hours/7 days per week, however, international travellers who use this car park will need to take the terminal transfer bus or train onwards to Terminal 1 (International). The transfer time from the car park to the T2 & T3 is approximately 15 minutes.
The majority of the car park is open-air, but shaded car parking bays are available. Travellers who park here will need to park their vehicles and keep a hold of their keys. It is ideal for budget-conscious domestic travellers looking for car parking Sydney Airport, who don’t mind the shuttle ride to the airport and back. Additionally, travellers will find 24 accessible parking bays at this car park.
Note! You cannot reserve a space at Blu Emu Parking Sydney via the Flyparks website at present. You can instead search, compare, and book at a range of lower-priced airport car parks.
Blu Emu Parking is located off of Ross Smith Avenue. If you are coming from General Homes Drive, turn onto Butler Road, past the B.P. and Mcdonalds, and enter the car park from Ross Smith Ave. While the car park is still officially within the airport precinct, the travel time between Blu Emu Parking and Sydney Airport is approximately 15 minutes by bus. The free shuttle service to Domestic terminals T2 and T3 runs every 15 minutes from 3:30am to midnight, and then every 30 minutes between midnight and 3:30am.
Blu Emu Parking Sydney is primarily intended for domestic passengers. While it is possible to park at Blu Emu for international flights, there is no direct transfer service between Blu Emu Airport Parking and T1, the International Terminal. After taking the free shuttle service that runs between Blu Emu Car Park and the Domestic terminals, you would then need to get a transfer bus or a train from Domestic to International. The transfer buses are cost-free, and run from 6:00am to 8:50pm, while the trains run from 5:00am to midnight.
Blue Emu stands out as the go-to choice for budget-friendly parking at Sydney Airport. Travellers can enjoy complimentary parking for up to 1 hour, followed by rates starting at $26.90 for 1-3 hours and $37.30 for a full day. Longer stays offer even greater savings, with 8 days priced at $176.40 and 14 days at $271.80. While Blue Emu offers some of the lowest on-site parking rates, off-site options available through Flyparks remain the most economical, with quicker shuttle services to boot.
Compared to neighbouring options like the P2 and P3 Car Parks at Sydney Airport, Blue Emu steals the spotlight. It's a whopping $372.30 cheaper per week than P1/P2 and $274.80 cheaper than P3. Daily rates at P3 start at $56.40 and $69.90 at P2 (note: P1 is temporarily closed until mid-2024). Choose Blue Emu for unbeatable savings and convenience.
Below is an overview of hourly & daily rates for Blu Emu parking:
| Duration | Rates |
|---|---|
| 0 - 15 mins | Free |
| 15 - 30 mins | Free |
| 30 mins - 1 hour | Free |
| 1 - 2 hours | $26.90 |
| 2 - 3 hours | $26.90 |
| 3 - 24 hours | $37.30 |
| 2 days | $68.90 |
| 3 days | $96.90 |
| 4 days | $112.80 |
| 5 days | $128.70 |
| 6 days | $144.60 |
| 7 days | $160.50 |
| 8 days | $176.40 |
| *Each additional day thereafter will cost $15.90 |
It’s worth noting that Blue Emu Parking prices can and do change over time, often around periods of high demand and major holidays. Likewise, these prices apply to a variety of vehicle types, such as sedans, Ute's, four-wheel drives, station wagons, people movers, and luxury cars, but height restrictions are in place. Cars parked at Blue Emu Parking Sydney Airport must not exceed 3.5 meters in height. Oversized vehicles such as campervans or trailers are not allowed.
The Blu Emu is rated a 3.6 / 5 with over 180 Google user reviews. User reviews are quite mixed when it comes to the car park's quality. On the one hand, user reviews express satisfaction over the ease of booking, affordable rates, and helpful shuttle service staff. Further, travellers express favour over the size of the car park and availability of parking bays.
On the other hand, many user reviews have highlighted the need for a more consistent shuttle bus system, as dozens of travellers have been left waiting for a shuttle past 40 minutes, when its stated the shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to and from the terminals. Further user reviews express discontent over the lack of shuttle buses, as when they do arrive, they fill quickly, leaving travellers who couldn't get on the bus waiting for longer, in addition to their previous wait time. A few user reviews have also reported damage to their cars whilst parked at the Blu Emu, with no accountability taken by the airport to further investigate or compensate for the damage.
Travellers can use the Blu Emu Car Park for international flights. However, the shuttle bus from the Emu Car Park will only transfer travellers to the Domestic Terminal at Sydney Airport. To reach the international terminal, passengers will need to take the T2 Domestic Transfer Bus or the AirportLink from the domestic terminal to the international. The free T2 Transfer Bus operates from 5:30 - 21:30, every 30 minutes, while the AirportLink operates between 05:00 and midnight and costs between $7.30 - $8.50.
The best, most affordable place to park at Sydney Airport will be with Air Travel Parking or Airport Express Sydney, as they offer the lowest rates at $140.00 and $149.90 a week. The most convenient option, however, will be at the T1 or T2 Premium Valet, as you will not need to park your car, and you can be within the terminal check-in desk within 1 minute. Aside from the valet services, the P7 Car Park will be the closest car park to the terminals being only a 5 minute walk away, however rates are a bit steep at $548.70 for a week of parking.
Yes! Park for free at the Blu Emu Parking Sydney Airport up until an hour upon arrival.
At $176.40 for a week of parking, the Blu Emu costs $22.05 per day. For 24 hours of parking, the Emu costs $37.30.
All costs cited are approximate and subject to change without notice but were accurate at the time of publication for 1 week (8 days) in June 2024. Please note that it is not possible to book at any of the official Sydney Airport car parks through Flyparks at present. If you wish to book Blue Emu parking directly, you must do so through Sydney Airport's official website.
