We're upgrading our parking systems to provide easier payment options and online booking. Plus, we're going ticketless, which is easier for customers and kinder on the environment. Rest assured, your first 15 minutes remains free. Read more about what's changing come 1 December 2025.
We're introducing online booking with great discounts on standard day rates for paying in advance. As an introductory offer, all parking booked for December 2025 will get a 20% discount. Check back soon for information on how to claim this offer.
If you prefer the flexibility of paying as you go, standard drive-up rates will apply. We're introducing online payment options to make this even easier. You can use the pay machines or scan the QR codes in the terminal, enter your plate number to pay, and drive out hassle-free.
The Main Carpark is the place to head if you're parking for anywhere between five minutes to five days. If you leave the exit barriers within 15 minutes, your parking is free.
If you're parking for more than five days, the Long Stay Carpark offers cheap day rates from day five onwards. There's no hourly rate available for this carpark, so please head to the Main Carpark if you're stopping for less than 24 hours to avoid a full-day charge.
We've had LPR (licence plate recognition) for awhile and now we're going fully ticketless. The system will read your plate at entry and the barriers will automatically open. When you're ready leave, the exit system will read your plate and let you know if you have charges remaining to pay. If you've already paid online, the exit barriers will automatically open for you. Otherwise, you can pay the amount displayed on the exit screens before you drive out.
Everything you need to know about upcoming changes to parking at Nelson Airport.
