Convenient parking near the Nelson Airport terminal is available for both short and long stays. For those making a quick drop-off, the first 15 minutes is free.
Changes to Value Carpark entry/exit
From Tuesday 5 December, the access point for the Value Carpark will change. Coming straight off the end of Trent Drive as you enter the airport parking precinct, a new road provides a simpler single entry and exit point to Value Parking. Those exiting Value will still need to turn left and follow the ring road to exit the airport, as you do now.
The map below shows the new access road.
Value Parking
Simple and affordable parking for all travellers.
Start and finish your trip relaxed knowing your car is parked nearby. The perfect option for travellers wanting the convenience of parking at the airport, offering great value for a longer period.
$2.70 per hour, capped at $14 per day and $84 per week.
Main Parking
Stress-free parking options close to the terminal.
If you’re popping away for a few days on business or on a well earned holiday, get off to an easy start with this parking option.
$4.30 per hour, $17 per day and $119 a week.
Drop off lane P2 only
A designated area is located in front of the terminal forecourt for immediate drop off.
How to pay for your parking
Our technology offers you a number of convenient ways to pay and three great products to suit your needs.
PayWave (ticketless)
Enter using your Paywave card on the machine at the entry gate.
If you choose our Value parking space, hold your card again at the entry barrier as you enter that parking zone.
Exit the car park by using the same Paywave card used on entry. Hold card against Paywave reader for 5 seconds (until all of the lights go green) and instructed to remove it.
The barrier will go up once you have taken your receipt.
Credit Card (ticketless)
Enter the car park using your credit card by directly inserting it into the credit card slot on the ticket machine on entry.
If you choose our Value parking space, insert your credit card at the entry barrier as you enter that parking zone.
Exit the car park by inserting the same credit card used on entry into the credit card slot on the exit ticket machine at the barrier arm. You must leave the card in the slot until instructed to remove it.
The barrier will only go up once you have taken your receipt.
Paying by cash or EFTPOS
Enter by taking a ticket at the entry gate.
If you choose one of our Value parking space, enter your ticket at the entry barrier as you enter that parking zone to lift the barrier arm.
Pay at one of the pay machines located at the front of the terminal using, cash, eftpos or credit card.
Exit the car park by inserting your validated ticket into the exit ticket machine at the barrier arm.
The barrier will lift once it has recognised the validated ticket.
Car Parking Calculator
Rental Cars
All Nelson Airport Parking Charges above are inclusive of GST. We do not operate a car park booking system. There are plenty of spaces available over the two parking areas.
