On the lookout for the best Newcastle Airport short stay parking options? Well, you're in luck! We've rounded up all the info you need to make sure your journey is as smooth as can be, from start to finish. View some of the general rates for Newcastle Airport car parks, below:
| Car Park | Cost per Week | Service + Travel Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay Car Park | $309.00 | Walk: 1 - 3 min | - |
| Long Stay Saver | $119.00 | Walk: 7 - 8 min | Info |
| Mid Stay Car Park | $191.00 | Walk: 4 - 6 min | Info |
| Long Stay Car Park | $191.00 | Walk: 3 - 4 min | Info |
| Premium Car Park | $400.00 | Walk: 1 min | Info |
| Air Travel Parking | - | - | - |
Located directly across from the airport terminals, the short-stay car park is open-air, and while it is not as close as the Premium Car Park is, it is located only a few minutes away from the check-in desks at Newcastle Airport. Additionally, the car park offers 24/7 CCTV cameras, accessible parking bays, and designated family parking spaces, too!
The short-stay parking is more expensive than the long stay saver, but more affordable than the premium car park, and the long stay parking at Newcastle Airport. While it is not the cheapest parking at Newcastle Airport, it is convenient.
This parking should be your go-to for short weekend trips or stays 8 days or shorter away, especially if you want more convenience in proximity to the airport terminals. For information on how to book or cancel your Newcastle Airport parking, see the procedures below.
To secure your spot in the short stay parking at Newcastle Airport, you can make your reservation on the official Newcastle Airport website. You can book your spot up to a year in advance, or 4 hours before your intended entry try at the car park. The acceptable forms of online payment are Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.
If you want greater spontaneity in your arrival times, you can enter the car park at any time you choose. Doing so, however, will mean you will incur drive up rates, which tend to be higher than pre-booked rates.
Should you choose to drive up on the day of your flight departure, you can pay for your parking at the payment stations located inside the terminals, or, on your way out of the car park upon return, by tapping your credit card at the exit boom gate.
If anything changes, or you can’t make your trip, you can cancel your reservation free of charge. Just contact the customer care team on the Newcastle Airport parking page.
If you lose a ticket or need assistance at the car park, visit the payment stations inside the arrivals hall and press the ‘assistance’ button to be greeted by an attendant. Make sure you have your confirmation number (if applicable), your REGO number, and any additional car registration information readily available.
The Short Stay Car Park at Newcastle Airport is going to charge some of the most expensive rates of all the car parks, except for the Premium Car Park. For stays of 4 - 24 hours, travellers can expect to pay $42.00. After that, rates increase to $85.00 for 2 days, $189.00 for 5 days, $309.00 for 8 days, and $589.00 for 15 days. For more hourly & daily Newcastle Airport parking fees for short stays, see the table below:
| Duration | Rates |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1 hour | $ 8.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours | $ 12.00 |
| 2 - 3 hours | $ 16.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | $ 20.00 |
| 4 - 24 hours | $ 42.00 |
| 2 days | $ 85.00 |
| 3 days | $ 115.00 |
| 4 days | $ 149.00 |
| 5 days | $ 189.00 |
| 6 days | $ 229.00 |
| 7 days | $ 269.00 |
| 8 days | $ 309.00 |
| *Every day thereafter will incur a daily fee of $40.00 |
After using the short stay car park at Newcastle Airport, former clients leave their reviews about their parking experience at the particular car park. The majority of the reviews for stays at this car park are positive, with past customers citing the proximity to the terminals, ease of booking on the website, ease in finding parking bays upon arrival, and well-priced rates for both online and drive-up rates.
To access the short-stay parking at Newcastle Airport with a car, turn onto Williamtown Drive from Nelson Bay Road and continue straight for approximately 990 metres, or until you see the entrance to the Short Stay car park on your left.
If you plan to utilise public transportation, you can do so by taking the Hunter Valley buses, which run from Maitland, Raymond Terrace, and Scotland, to and from Newcastle Airport.
Travellers can also take the Port Stephen Coaches between Newcastle Airport and Newcastle Interchange, or the Nelson Bay Area. Both buses accept Opal cards in addition to American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
To take a taxi from Newcastle Airport, travellers can find cab options at the departures' at the end of the terminal, by calling 133 300 for pickup, or by downloading the 13 Cabs app.
To arrange a pickup from an Uber or DiDi from Newcastle Airport, use the Uber or DiDi app to plan your ride, then plan to meet them in the 'Pick Up' zone in front of the arrivals end of the terminal.
While limited, there remain several car park providers who can offer Newcastle Airport Short Stay Parking for a far more reasonable cost than the official airport parking. There is a range of off-site, secure, and affordable car park providers offering Newcastle Airport parking for both short and long-term stays. These car parks offer complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport, and offer highly competitive rates, leaving you with the best options to choose from!
What are you waiting for? Simply select the dates and times you wish to book a parking bay at the top of this page, and click search. You will be presented with options in seconds, and be able to book your car park in under 2 minutes.
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All the parking rates that are cited are approximate and subject to change without notice but were accurate at the time of publication in February 2024. For the most accurate rates of official airport car parks, visit the official Newcastle Airport website. Please note that you may not book any official Newcastle Airport parking(s) at present. Always read the terms and conditions before booking.
