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MCY airport parking: official rates and the cheapest option
Sunshine Coast Airport · Maroochydore, Australia
The cheapest official option listed is Long Term at A$33 per day, and the most expensive listed is Covered at A$39 per day.
Prices copied from the airport's official website (sunshinecoastairport.com.au) 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 MCY
| Option | Type | Per day | Short stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term | Long-term | A$33 | — | Only 7-minute walk to the terminal |
| Park Value | Economy | A$33 | — | |
| Short Term | Short-term | A$36 | — | Only 1-minute walk to the terminal |
| Covered | Other | A$39 | — | Only 3-minute walk to the terminal |
Good to know
Waiting lot — the airport's parking page says: “Pick-up/drop-off zone in front of the terminal is for immediate drop-offs and pick-ups only.”
Booking ahead: the airport's website (sunshinecoastairport.com.au) 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 Maroochydore
- BNE · Brisbane
88 km · from A$50/day - WTB · Toowoomba
166 km · from A$20/day
Questions
How much is parking at MCY per day?
On https://www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au/parking/drive-up-parking-rates/ the airport lists A$33/day at Long Term as its cheapest official daily rate; Covered is A$39 per day. Checked 26 September 2026.
Is there a waiting (cell phone) lot at MCY?
The airport's parking page lists one: “Pick-up/drop-off zone in front of the terminal is for immediate drop-offs and pick-ups only.”. It does not say whether waiting there is free, so check the signs when you arrive.
Can I book MCY parking in advance?
Yes — the airport's website (sunshinecoastairport.com.au) offers booking parking online in advance.