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CHC airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Christchurch International Airport · Christchurch, New Zealand
The cheapest official option listed is Park and Ride at NZ$29 per day, and the most expensive listed is Express Park at NZ$55 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (christchurchairport.co.nz) on 26 September 2026 and checked against it. Rates change and can differ online and at the gate — confirm there before you park.
Official parking options at CHC
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park and Ride | Long-term | NZ$29 | — | |
| Orchard Road car park | Other | NZ$40 | 0-2 hrs $12 | |
| Short Stay | Short-term | NZ$45 | 0-60 min $12 | |
| Long Stay | Long-term | NZ$45 | 0-60 min $12 | |
| Express Park | Short-term | NZ$55 | 0-15 min $3 |
Good to know
Booking ahead: the airport's website (christchurchairport.co.nz) offers booking parking online in advance.
How to pay less
- Economy and long-term lots are usually the cheapest official option; garages next to the terminals cost more for the convenience.
- For long trips, compare the total with a taxi or ride-share both ways, and with private off-airport lots — check their shuttle times before you book.
- If you only need to pick someone up, a waiting (cell phone) lot is usually free; drivers wait there until the passenger is at the kerb.
Other airports near Christchurch
- WLG · Wellington
304 km · from NZ$70/day - ZQN · Queenstown
346 km · from NZ$30/day
Questions
How much is parking at CHC per day?
On https://www.christchurchairport.co.nz/travellers/parking-and-transport/parking-options/drive-up-rates/ the airport lists NZ$29/day at Park and Ride as its cheapest official daily rate; Express Park is NZ$55 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Can I book CHC parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (christchurchairport.co.nz) offers booking parking online in advance.