Cheap airport parking
Airport parking doesn't have to cost a fortune. The biggest saving is booking online in advance, plus picking the right option between official car parks, shuttle parking and valet. Here's how per Dutch airport.
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Quick answer: The golden rule: always book online in advance, as the gate rate is almost always the most expensive option. Schiphol P3 long-stay parking with a free shuttle starts around 60 euros per week when booked early. Eindhoven P3 shuttle parking is available from around 40 euros per week. Shuttle parking (park further away, take a bus to the terminal) is consistently the cheapest; valet parking (drop your car at the departure hall) is most convenient but more expensive.
The golden rule: book ahead
The barrier rate is almost always the most expensive. Park for a week or more and booking online in advance can cost half as much. Reserve as soon as your flight is set, because the cheapest spots go first, especially in holiday periods.
Schiphol
Schiphol has four parking areas with vastly different prices. P1 near the terminal is closest but most expensive: the pay-on-arrival rate is 57.50 euros per 24 hours; a week can cost over 200 euros. P2 is temporarily closed for construction.
P3 Long-Stay (garage and outdoor) also costs 57.50 euros for the first 24 hours, but just 15 euros per extra day: for a one-week stay you pay around 120 euros if booked in advance. From P3, a free shuttle runs to the departure halls every 10 minutes.
| Location | Walk | 1 day | 1 week (guide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Terminal | 1-2 min | 57.50 euros | 210+ euros |
| P3 Long-Stay (garage) | 5 min (shuttle) | 57.50 euros | ca. 120 euros (pre-booked) |
| Private shuttle car park | 5-15 min (shuttle) | n/a | 60-90 euros (early booking) |
For travellers from the Randstad, the train to Schiphol is almost always cheaper and faster than a week of parking. Plan your trip via our Schiphol guide.
Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven Airport has four official car parks at increasing distances and decreasing prices. P1 Gold is a 1-minute walk but costs around 320 euros for 8 days. Walking 4-6 minutes further saves a lot: P3 Silver costs around 106 euros and P4 Bronze+ around 92 euros for the same period.
P5 Bronze is the cheapest official option at around 83 euros. Private operators outside the airport - such as SchippersStop with a 5-minute shuttle - start from around 62 euros per week.
| Car park | Walk | 8 days (guide) |
|---|---|---|
| P1 Gold | 1 minute | ca. 320 euros |
| P3 Silver | 4 minutes | ca. 106 euros |
| P4 Bronze+ | 6 minutes | ca. 92 euros |
| P5 Bronze | up to 10 min | ca. 83 euros |
| Private (e.g. SchippersStop) | 5 min (shuttle) | from ca. 62 euros/week |
Note: Eindhoven Airport is closed from 1 February to 18 July 2027 for expansion works. Travelling in that period? Use Schiphol, Rotterdam or Maastricht instead. More about Eindhoven in our Eindhoven guide.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Parking here is straightforward and relatively cheap; the car parks are within walking or a short shuttle distance. Booking ahead saves money here too. By metro or bus from Rotterdam Central you're there in 20-25 minutes with no parking costs. See our Rotterdam guide.
Brussels and Weeze
At Brussels Airport (Zaventem) it's best to reserve in advance; the train station under the terminal is often most convenient. Charleroi and Weeze Airport are easiest by car and have cheap car parks. Always compare parking plus fuel against the train.
Shuttle, valet or P+R: which to choose?
Shuttle parking is usually cheapest: you park a little further out and a van takes you to the terminal. Valet is pricier but super handy: you drop your car at the departures hall. P+R at a train station can be the cheapest option if you don't live near the airport.
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How do I park cheapest at Schiphol?
Reserve P3 Long-stay with shuttle online in advance, or pick a private shuttle car park. That's far cheaper than P1/P2 by the terminal or the barrier rate.
Should I book parking in advance?
Yes. Booking online in advance is almost always cheaper than on the spot, and in holiday periods the good-value spots fill up fast.
Is parking or the train cheaper?
For Schiphol the train is often cheaper and faster than a week of parking. For Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Weeze it depends on where you live; compare parking plus fuel with public transport.
What's the difference between shuttle and valet parking?
With shuttle you park a little further out and a van takes you to the terminal (cheapest). With valet you drop your car at the departures hall (pricier, but most convenient).