Value Car Park, Airport Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia
The Value Car Park is the Airport's official budget long-term car park at Melbourne Airport, with drive-up rates starting at $14.00 per day.
This uncovered car park primarily serves travellers flying from Terminals 1 & 4 and provides a complimentary 24/7 shuttle transfer at 15-minute intervals to transfer passengers to and from the car park.
Value Parking at Melbourne Airport is a great car park for a variety of vehicles - hatchbacks, minivans, 4WDs, or sports cars. However, vehicles must meet a height restriction of 3.3 meters and fit within a standard parking bay.
Flyparks recommends this car park for budget-conscious travellers flying from T1 or T4. However, travellers considering the Value Car Park should be okay with longer transfer times to the terminals, and waiting or queuing for the bus.
We show you the same price as the car parks themselves, and don't add additional reservation costs!
Drive to the car park and park your car in the drop-off zone or, depending on the service, park your car yourself.
Catch one of the regular shuttle buses to the airport terminal. Some buses also run on demand. Buses take between 5 and 15 minutes to reach the terminal.
Catch the bus at the terminal or nearby and you will be taken back to the car park.
Collect your car at the pick-up zone and drive home.
To park at the Value Car Park, travellers can either book their spot online or pay upon arrival.
Booking online is recommended, especially around peak travel season, as this car park is very popular.
If you booked your spot online, arrive at the Value Car Park on your day of departure and scan the QR code at the base of the entry barrier presented in your confirmation email.
If you plan to pay upon arrival, you must scan your credit card to gain access at the entry gate.
Travellers who pay with a credit card upon arrival must use the same credit card upon exit. If you don't, you will be charged twice and likely not entitled to a refund or credit on those charges - so, use the same card!
Drive to the exit gate and scan the same QR code you used upon entry, to exit. If you're within the reserved time frames, the gate will lift.
If you're late, there is a 2-hour grace period where you will not be charged if you were parked longer than 4 hours.
Travellers who paid with a credit card upon arrival must scan the same credit card upon exit. If you have any trouble, press and hold the HELP button for 3 seconds to speak with a customer service agent.
Travellers can extend their booking online anytime before their scheduled exit. Just click "Manage booking," on the Melbourne Airport website, provide your details, and update your exit time. The system will calculate any extra fees, and you'll get a new QR code for a smooth departure.
If you don't want to deal with the hassle of the online booking portal and will leave the car park later than planned, scan your QR code at the gate to see any additional fees. You can pay conveniently using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit card.
🚘Grace period: Bookings over 4 hours come with a 2-hour grace period, while shorter stays include a 1-hour grace period.
The value car park at Melbourne Airport is off Airport Drive. If you are driving towards the terminals, you will need to veer right at the intersection on Airport Drive and turn into the car park on your right.
If Airport Drive has merged onto Grants Road, you have gone too far and will need to circle back.
🚸The Value Car Park will have a reddish-orange sign displayed where the entry is.
There is a designated bus stop to hop on and off the shuttle bus at the Value Car Park.
Simply walk to the orange facility that displays a letter on the side wall. The shuttle bus is orange and will display on the front which car park it's transferring passengers to and from.
Pro Tip: Take a photo of where your car is parked in the Value Car Park. Travellers have reported having a difficult time finding where they parked upon return.
The Value Car Parks boasts 24/7 CCTV cameras, entry & exit barriers, well-lit parking areas, emergency help buttons, and regular patrol officers.
We have taken the time to summarize both positive and negative user reviews left by past clients who parked at the Value Car Park at Melbourne Airport.
Out of 578 Google Reviews left by past travellers, the car park was rated 3.5/5.
Positive user reviews mentioned the low, affordable parking rates, relative convenience of the shuttle buses, and an easy online booking process.
Negative user reviews highlight issues such as congestion in the car park, rude shuttle bus drivers, infrequent shuttle services, long wait times, overcrowded buses, and inadequate signage for entry and exit.
Additionally, reports mention damage to travellers' vehicles with no accountability from the airport.
As of January 2025, multiple vehicle thefts have been reported at the Value Car Park at Melbourne Airport.
Many reviewers advise against parking here, citing security concerns and suggesting that the low cost is not worth the risks and inconveniences.
The drive-up rates for Melbourne Airport Value parking are cheaper than the car parks located directly outside T1 - T4.
Parking rates at the Value car park start at $12.00 for 24 hours, $36.00 for three days, $60.00 for 5 days, and $96.00 for 1 week (8 days).
Rates for 2 weeks, or 15 days, extend up to $180.00.
The low rates of the Value Car Park make it one of the cheapest on-site Melbourne Airport car parks.
Keep in mind that these rates are drive-up rates, and will therefore be more expensive than rates incurred when you book your parking online.
| Duration | Rates |
|---|---|
| 0 - 24 hours | $12.00 |
| 2 days | $24.00 |
| 3 days | $36.00 |
| 4 days | $48.00 |
| 5 days | $60.00 |
| 6 days | $72.00 |
| 7 days | $84.00 |
| 8 days | $96.00 |
| 9 days | $108.00 |
| 10 days | $120.00 |
| 11 days | $132.00 |
| 12 days | $144.00 |
| 13 days | $156.00 |
| 14 days | $168.00 |
| *Each additional day from 14 days will incur a fee of $12 per day |
The rates shown above are drive-up rates and therefore will be different from those displayed when booking your car park online.
All the parking rates cited are approximate and subject to change without notice, but were accurate at the time of publication. Please note that Flyparks does not compare all the airport car parking spaces available in the market, and cannot take into account specific needs and individual requirements. Always read the terms and conditions before booking.
