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Types of Parking at Ballina Airport
When searching for parking at Ballina Airport, you have 3 options to choose from:
All options provide excellent security, but they vary in rates, proximity to the terminals, and whether they offer outdoor or undercover parking, and whether they can be booked online.
To ensure you get the best rates, ParkMundo (formerly Flyparks) recommends booking your parking space online when possible.
Summary of parking options
Available services at Ballina Byron Airport
Car Parks within Walking Distance of Ballina Airport Terminals
There are three options to choose from for car parks within walking distance: General Parking, Reserved Parking, and Premium Parking.
All three are only a short walk from the terminal and charge different rates.
There are no hourly parking rates for the Reserved or Premium car parks, as they charge on a 24-hour basis.
The General car park, however, does charge hourly ratings starting at $6.00 for 1 - 2 hours, and $20.00 for 1 day.
You cannot book your parking online at the General Car Park or the Premium Car Park; you must pay at the payment machine (with cash) or the boom gate (by credit card) before leaving.
There’s a change machine near the front entry of the terminal building. The Reserved Car Park accepts online bookings up to 10 minutes before arrival.
Arrival: Drive to and enter your car park. On arrival, your car's vehicle number will be recorded.
Return: On return to the airport, customers can either pay upon exit at the boom gate with their credit card or at the two payment stations located inside the terminal, where travellers can enter their car's licence plate number, and pay by cash if necessary.
General Parking
The General Car Park is one of the official car parks at Ballina Byron Airport and is just a short 3-minute walk to the terminal.
The fenced car park is open 24/7, and is equipped with license plate recognition, so your vehicle number will be recognised and keep track of your parking duration so you can pay upon return.
Upon return, travellers can pay with a credit card at the exit gate, or with cash at the payment station with the Arrivals & Departures Hall.
This car park is a great option for Ballina Airport long-term parking as prices are only $20.00 a day.
Currently, the General Car Park is only taking drive-up bookings, therefore, it can not be booked online.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 3 min walk
Reserved Parking
The Reserved Car Park is another official Byron Bay car park and is the only car park available for online bookings.
There are no hourly rates available for this car park, meaning whether you park for 3 hours or 24 hours, you will be charged $25.00, and $25.00 for each day thereafter.
Bookings can be made up to 10 minutes before arrival for an open-air lot, minutes away from the terminals.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 1 - 2 min walk
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Premium Parking
The Premium Car Park is an official Byron Bay car park offering covered parking.
It is the most expensive parking option out of the three car parks at $30.00 a day, but it remains a favourite amongst travellers due to its proximity to the terminal.
Simply drive up, take a ticket, park your car, and pay upon exit at the gate with a credit card or with cash at the payment machine within the 'Arrivals & Departures' Hall.
Currently, the Premium Car Park is only available for drive-up bookings and therefore can not be booked online.
Accessible parking bays are available at this car park, and travellers with a disabled parking permit displayed will not receive a parking charge for the duration of their stay.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Airport: 1 - 3 min walk
- Height Restrictions: 2.4 metres
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Zone
The airport provides designated areas for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs directly in front of the terminal.
Vehicles can remain in the pick-up/drop-off area for up to two minutes while passengers are unloaded.
Vehicles must not be left unattended at any time. Any unattended vehicle will be subject to an immediate fine.
You may collect passengers waiting at the front of the terminal building only if they are all kerbside and ready to depart with their baggage.
Parking is not permitted outside the terminal at any time. Travellers looking to be picked up from Ballina Airport in a Taxi, Uber, Ola, or Didi can not utilise the Pickup and drop-off zone.
Passengers must meet their driver in the Rideshare Zone to the left upon walking out of the Arrivals Hall.
Can you leave your car at Ballina Airport?
Yes. Travellers can leave their car at one of the 3 on-site car parks, known as the General Car Park, Reserved Car Park, or Premium Car Park.
Or, travellers can opt to park their car at Ballina Airport Car Storage, which is a more affordable alternative to the car parks listed above, but a 5-minute walk to the terminals.
How much is the cheapest way to get from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay?
The most affordable way to get from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay is to drive or take a bus.
Driving to Byron Bay from the airport, in your own car or a rental car, will cost approximately $11 in gas.
If you plan to rent a car at Ballina Airport to drive the distance, plan to pay approximately $98 to rent the car for a day.
Taking the bus from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay will cost between $8 - $10 and takes an hour.
The 640 Blanche Bus runs every 2 hours, there are also plenty of shuttle buses available outside the terminals.
Where can I find free parking near Ballina Airport?
Free parking near Ballina Airport is hard to come by.
There are shopping centres, like Tamar Village, located 8 minutes away from the airport, that can serve a free place to park at while you wait for passengers.
However, it is not recommended to park here for extended periods, as your car may be subject to tow.
In the past, some travellers have additionally found free parking on Southern Cross Drive, near the depot of Ballina Shire Council.
It has been noted that parking here can be extremely dangerous, as passengers have to walk on the road to access their vehicles, and there is a blind corner obstructing passengers from the full sight of incoming traffic.
To avoid unnecessary hazards, ParkMundo (formerly Flyparks) recommends parking in the General Car Park at Ballina Airport for low costs of $4.00 for 1 hour, $6.00 for 1 - 2 hours, or $8.00 for 2 - 4 hours.
Want to Know More?
- If you want to read more about Ballina Airport Long Term Parking you can head to our blog
- For the lowest prices, checkout our Top 3 cheapest Ballina Byron Airport car parks
All the Ballina Byron Airport parking fees cited are approximate and subject to change but were accurate at the time of publication for 1 week (8 days) and two weeks (14 days). Please note that ParkMundo 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.