CPT · 2026 Reference Edition

Cape Town Airport
Parking

All five parkades compared. Honest pricing. What locals actually choose at CPT.

Updated 27 May 2026Jump to quick answer ↓
5
Official parkades
R65
Cheapest day rate (P5, day 6+)
24/7
P5 shuttle to terminal
01 · Quick answer

If you only read one thing

Under 2 hours
P1 / P2 short stay
R22 – R60
1 – 3 days
P3 or P4 (shaded)
~R150 / day
4 – 7 days
P5 long stay
~R150 / day
8+ days
P5 or off-site
R65 / day after day 5
Just dropping off
Pick-up / drop-off zone
Free first 20 min
Lost ticket penalty: R150 + applicable tariff. Pre-booking on-site isn't currently available via ACSA — but third-party off-site lots can be pre-booked.
02 · Detailed

The five parkades

Tariffs verified against ACSA's published rates. Values are typical ranges; small adjustments occur with annual reviews.

P1

Short Stay — Domestic

Location
Opposite Domestic Terminal. Shortest walk.
Cover
Open-air, multi-storey
Best for
Pick-ups & meetings under 2 hours
Shuttle
Walk-on access.
Tariff
  • 0–15 min: free
  • 15–30 min: R22
  • 1–2 hrs: R60
  • Each hr after: R22
  • 24-hr max: ~R280

Verdict — Quick airport runs only. Pricing scales hard past 2 hours.

P2

Short Stay — International

Location
Opposite International Terminal. ~80 m walk.
Cover
Open-air, multi-storey
Best for
International drop-offs under 2 hours
Shuttle
Walk-on access.
Tariff
  • 0–15 min: free
  • 15–30 min: R22
  • 1–2 hrs: R60
  • Each hr after: R22
  • 24-hr max: ~R280

Verdict — Same as P1 on the international side. Avoid for multi-day.

P3

Mid-Stay Covered

Location
Adjacent terminal, concrete-covered.
Cover
Fully covered
Best for
1–3 day trips, want shelter
Shuttle
Walk-on access.
Tariff
  • First hour: R36
  • Each hr after: R22
  • Daily: ~R150
  • No weekly cap

Verdict — Convenience pick. Skip the shuttle, pay slightly more.

P4

Shaded Mid-Stay

Location
Short walk, shade-cloth covering.
Cover
Shaded (shade-cloth)
Best for
1–4 day trips, sun matters
Shuttle
Walk-on access.
Tariff
  • First hour: R36
  • Each hr after: R22
  • Daily: ~R150

Verdict — Fills up during school holidays — arrive early.

Best value
P5

Long Stay

Location
Off-terminal, free 24/7 shuttle.
Cover
Open-air, secured perimeter
Best for
4+ days, budget travel
Shuttle
Free 24/7 shuttle. Allow 10–15 min wait.
Tariff
  • Day 1–5: ~R150/day
  • Day 6+: ~R65/day
  • Cheapest for week-long trips

Verdict — Cheapest official option. Build in an extra 15 min at peak.

03 · Alternatives

Off-site options

Off-airport options are worth considering for long trips or early departures. Pros, cons, who it suits.

On-airport valet

ACSA Valet

Price · From ~R190 day 1, ~R150 each additional day

Pros

  • +Hand keys at terminal
  • +No walk with luggage
  • +Covered drop

Cons

  • −Most expensive option
  • −Booked at desk on arrival

Suits — Travellers with mobility constraints or heavy luggage.

Off-site, agent at terminal

Meet-and-Greet (Looking4, ParkVia)

Price · ~R90–R140 per day, varies by operator

Pros

  • +Cheapest covered option for 5+ days
  • +Pre-bookable online
  • +Agent drives car to secure yard

Cons

  • −Adds 15–25 min each way
  • −Quality varies between operators
  • −Third-party handling

Suits — Cost-conscious travellers comfortable handing keys to a third party.

Hotel + parking package

Park-and-Fly Hotels

Price · Hotel Verde ~R1,650/night • Road Lodge CPT ~R1,150/night

Pros

  • +Useful for early flights (≤ 06:00)
  • +Hotel shuttle handles transfer
  • +Combines stay + parking

Cons

  • −Only economical if you need the night
  • −Some packages cap parking at 7–14 days

Suits — Out-of-towners driving in the night before a dawn flight.

04 · Insider

Tips locals use

  1. 1Always photograph your parking ticket and bay number — solves 90% of return-to-car problems.
  2. 2If flying early, check parkade access hours — P5 is 24/7 but some services aren't.
  3. 3Don't park in P1 / P2 for trips over 48 hours — short-stay pricing scales hard.
  4. 4Off-site meet-and-greet adds 15–25 min to your departure timeline. Factor it in.
  5. 5Save the ACSA parking number: +27 21 936 3600
05 · Drive

Getting to CPT safely

06 · FAQ

Common questions

Can I pre-book parking at Cape Town Airport?+

ACSA's on-airport parkades (P1–P5) currently do not support pre-booking — take a ticket on entry, pay on exit. Off-site operators (meet-and-greet, park-and-fly hotels) can be pre-booked through their own sites or agents like Looking4Parking and ParkVia.

What happens if I lose my parking ticket?+

ACSA charges R150 plus the applicable tariff for the assumed maximum stay. Bring photo ID and proof you parked at CPT (boarding pass, flight confirmation). Always photograph your ticket and bay number on entry.

Is overnight parking safe at CPT?+

All ACSA parkades are fenced, CCTV-monitored, and patrolled. Incidents are rare relative to volume. Don't leave valuables visible. P5 is open and busy 24/7 — generally fine for week-long stays.

How early should I arrive if I'm parking long-term?+

P5: add 15–20 min for the shuttle on top of normal airport arrival. Meet-and-greet: add 25 min to hand the car over. P1–P4: standard airport arrival timing applies.

Are there electric vehicle charging stations?+

A small number of EV bays exist in the covered parkades, but ACSA does not publish locations or count publicly. Call +27 21 936 3600 to confirm availability before relying on one.

What's the cheapest way to park for a 10-day trip?+

P5 works out cheapest of the official options — roughly R150 × 5 days + R65 × 5 days ≈ R1,075. Off-site meet-and-greet typically lands at R900–R1,300 depending on operator. Park-and-fly hotels are not cost-competitive at this length.