Parking Types

    A simple guide to every type of airport parking you'll find in Spain.

    Official airport parking

    Inside or associated with the airport grounds and operated by, or on behalf of, the airport. Check the terminal served, the official rate and the official conditions before booking.

    Low-cost private parking

    Private car parks that may be outside the airport grounds. Location, transfer, hours, price and conditions depend on the provider — check them for your dates.

    Valet / Meet & Greet

    A driver collects your car at departures and brings it back when you land. The fastest, most comfortable option — ideal with kids, luggage or a tight schedule.

    Shuttle parking

    Self-park option where a transfer takes you to the terminal. Check whether the transfer is included, its hours, its frequency and the terminals it covers.

    Covered parking

    Indoor garage or roofed parking that protects your car from sun, rain and dust. Recommended for premium vehicles and longer trips.

    Long-stay parking

    Optimised for stays of 7+ days with weekly discounts and dedicated long-stay yards. Ideal for snowbirds and expats.

    Meet and greet

    A variant of valet parking. Extra services are not standard — check what the provider actually includes.

    Official vs Low-Cost Airport Parking

    Official airport parking and low-cost parking are two different categories, not a ranking. Official parking is operated by, or associated with, the airport itself and sits inside or next to the airport grounds. Low-cost is an alternative category run by private operators that may be outside the airport grounds, where location, transfer, opening hours, price and conditions depend on each provider. This guide explains the differences without inventing prices, services or availability.

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