New Budget Long-Term car storage rates from only $5 per day* and more car parking spaces.
Not only have we reduced the Budget Long-Term parking rate at Cairns Airport, we've made more car parking spaces available too. Insert your entry and exit times into our Car Park Calculator above for more information on the rate you'll pay for your stay. No pre-booking required.
*based on one month stay
Located at T1 (International)
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Only 7 - 10 minutes walk to T2 (Domestic) check-in and 2-3 minutes walk to T1 (International) check-in
FREE parking for the first 10 minutes
Open 24 hours - 7 days, no booking required
Easy automated credit card or cash payment
Discounts for extended durations
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Located adjacent to T1 (International) this is the perfect option for long trips away. A covered walkway connects the car park to both the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic). Just follow the blue and green painted lines.
Effective from 3 December 2012 the following charges apply:
| Public Carpark |
Fee |
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| 0 - 10 minutes |
Free |
| 10 - 20 minutes |
$4.50 |
| 20 - 40 minutes |
$5.00 |
| 40 minutes - 1 hour |
$6.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours |
$7.00 |
2 - 3 hours
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$9.00 |
3 - 4 hours
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$12.00
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4 - 5 hours
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$15.00 |
5 - 6 hours
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$18.00 |
6 - 24 hours
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$20.00 |
| Maximum charge for the first 24 hours |
$20.00 |
| 1 - 2 Days |
$36.00 |
2 - 3 Days
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$36.00 |
Each additional day or part thereof (up to day 18)
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$8.00 |
Maximum charge per month
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$150.00
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Additional day or part thereof (beyond day 30/31)
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$5.00
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| Minimum charge for lost tickets |
$20.00 |
| GST has been included in the above carpark charges. |
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Car Park Conditions of Entry
On entry to the carparks you can insert your credit card into the machine or push the button to be allocated a ticket. Payment is made on departure. If you have chosen to use your credit card you simply insert it again in the machine at the car park exit. (Receipt will be issued on payment).
Cash and credit card payments can be made at one of the paystations which are available for both the Domestic and International carparks. They are located either within, or enroute to, the carparks. If you require a receipt you will need to put your ticket into the paystation then press the receipt button before entering your money. Take the ticket with you and put it into the machine at the carpark exit.
Motor bikes also need to park in the bays provided within the public carparks.
Please refer to Airport Notices (Section 3 - Car Parking)
Car Park Limits
The car parks at Cairns Airport are designed according to Australian Standards to accommodate vehicles of a maximum of 4.9m long x 1.9m wide x 4.0m high.
The car parks are not designed to accommodate vehicles with trailers, caravans, floats etc. or vehicles over the above length, width or height.Please note that parking in prohibited areas or parking an oversize vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer, caravan or float etc. within the car park can incur a fine.There are public drop-off/pick-up zones at the airport which have a height limit of 2.4m.If your vehicle is not suitable for either the car park or the public drop-off/pick-up zones you should make alternative transport arrangements when coming to Cairns Airport. There are several options including Taxis or Limousines, Buses and Accommodation Transfers, or getting family or friends to help you.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Free parking for 10 minutes is available within most terminal car parks to make picking up and dropping off easier and less stressful. In addition, regulated pick up and drop off areas are located outside the terminals. Use of these areas is strictly for pick up/drop off and go only. No waiting or parking is permitted, passengers must be waiting at the kerb for immediate pick up (penalties apply).
Drivers should note that there is a 2.4m height clearance for the public drop-off/pick-up zones.