The cheapest official car park at Dublin Airport is Holiday Blue at €20 per day, a long-term park with a shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes. Express Red is €25 per day, and the on-terminal Short-Term car park is the most expensive at a €50 maximum per day. Pre-booking online is cheaper than the drive-up rate. Prices checked August 2026.
Car parks and prices
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Blue (long-term) | €20 per day | Cheapest official option, shuttle every 10 to 15 min |
| Express Red (long-term) | €25 per day | Frequent shuttle |
| Short-Term (T1 and T2) | €4 first hour, €6 each extra hour, €50 max per day | Closest to the terminals |
| Express Green (seasonal long-term) | indicative | Opens at peak periods, rate not listed at time of check |
| T2 Surface Long Term / Drop & Go | indicative | Available, confirm the rate when booking |
The on-terminal Short-Term car parks are the closest to the doors but the most expensive if you stay all day, so they suit short waits and pick-ups rather than a week away. For a trip of a day or more, Holiday Blue at €20 per day is the cheapest, undercutting Express Red at €25, with a free shuttle running to both terminals.
Pre-book versus the gate rate
Pre-booking a space online is cheaper than turning up and paying the drive-up (gate) rate, and discount codes appear seasonally. Booking ahead also guarantees a space at peak periods, when the seasonal Express Green car park opens to take the overflow. If you only need to set someone down or collect them, parking is not the right tool; see the drop-off and pick-up page for the set-down zones and the free waiting alternative.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at Dublin Airport? Holiday Blue at €20 per day, the cheapest official long-term car park, with a shuttle to both terminals every 10 to 15 minutes.
How much is short-term parking at Dublin Airport? The Short-Term car parks charge €4 for the first hour and €6 for each additional hour or part hour, up to a maximum of €50 per day.
Is it cheaper to book Dublin Airport parking in advance? Yes. Pre-booking online is cheaper than the drive-up gate rate, and seasonal discount codes appear from time to time.
How far are the long-term car parks from the terminals? They are a short shuttle ride away. Holiday Blue runs a shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes and Express Red runs a frequent shuttle to both terminals.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Dublin Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Dublin Airport website before you travel.