Melbourne Airport parking can be quite expensive, particularly if you will be away for a week or more. In fact, sometimes parking fee seems to cost as much as it does for your holiday!

The other options other than to drive yourself to the airport are to take public transport, hire a taxi, ask a friend or relative to drop you off. The thing is, driving yourself is so much more convenient, especially if you have a large family.

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So here are 5 tips that will help to take all the stress out of parking at Melbourne Airport.

  1. Check out the new undercover self parking option: There is a wonderful new option for parking at Melbourne Airport, where you book your parking online and then you just drive straight into your designated undercover self-parking spot. The shuttle bus takes only 5 minutes to transfer you to the terminal and your car is safe and secure. You can also opt for valet parking, where there is a carwash and detailing option as well.
  2. Search for online discount parking coupons: In the weeks before you need to fly, start searching online for discount parking coupons, as these can save you a lot of money in parking at Melbourne Airport. Parking vendors always want their car parks filled, because this is how they make money. So you will find that they quite often offer discount coupons. It really pays to stay alert and grab them when you see them online.
  3. Unplug any phone chargers: The last thing you want is to return to your car and find a flat battery, so be extra vigilant and unplug any phone chargers, GPS units or anything else that runs off your car’s battery. This way you can return to your car and just drive away with no stress and no worries.
  4. Make sure your car keys are safe: Can you imagine how you would feel when you have just flown for hours, struggled with all of your luggage and when you arrive at your car you can’t find your keys? Well, the guaranteed way to ensure that this doesn’t happen to you is to book your car in for valet parking, because they simply hand you your keys when you pick up the car.
  5. Book your parking in advance: Whatever option you chose for parking at Melbourne Airport, make sure to book well in advance of your travel date. As we all know, parking is limited at the airport and if you book beforehand, then you are assured of a parking space for your vehicle.

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With these 5 tips, you should have trouble-free parking at Melbourne Airport.

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