The cheapest way to park at Cork Airport is the Holiday Blue long-term car park at €14.50 per day, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal. If you need to be right next to the door, the short-term multi-storey is directly opposite the terminal and costs up to €23 for 24 hours. Booking online ahead of time is cheaper than paying the gate rate. Prices checked August 2026.
The car parks
Cork Airport runs its own car parks with more than 4,300 spaces across short-term and long-term options. All the prices below are the official published rates; pre-booking online typically costs less than turning up and paying at the gate.
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term multi-storey | First 15 min free, up to 2 hours €5.00, 24-hour max €23.00 | Directly opposite the terminal, covered walkway |
| Long-term Express Red | €15.50 per day | Closest long-term, within walking distance of the terminal |
| Long-term Holiday Blue | €14.50 per day | Cheapest option, free shuttle bus to the terminal |
Which one to choose
For a quick collection or a short wait, the short-term multi-storey opposite the terminal is the natural choice, and the first 15 minutes there are free. Watch the 24-hour maximum of €23, which adds up fast if you leave a car for several days. For anything longer than a day or two, one of the long-term car parks is far better value: Express Red at €15.50 a day if you want to walk to the terminal, or Holiday Blue at €14.50 a day, the cheapest of all, with a free shuttle bus to the door.
Pre-book versus paying at the gate
Booking a space online in advance is cheaper than the gate rate, and it also guarantees you a space at busy times. If you know your travel dates, book ahead through the airport's own pre-book site rather than deciding at the barrier.
Just dropping someone off?
If you only need a few minutes to set someone down or collect them, you do not need a car park at all. The set-down lane is free for the first 10 minutes, then charged in stages. The full tariff and the free-window details are on the drop-off and pick-up page. If you are collecting an arriving passenger whose flight may be delayed, compare the short-term car park rate against the set-down charges before you decide where to wait.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at Cork Airport? The Holiday Blue long-term car park at €14.50 per day, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal.
How much is short-term parking at Cork Airport? The short-term multi-storey opposite the terminal is free for the first 15 minutes, up to €5 for 2 hours, and a maximum of €23 for 24 hours.
Is there a free shuttle bus from the car parks? Yes. The Holiday Blue long-term car park has a free shuttle bus to and from the terminal.
Is it cheaper to book parking in advance? Yes. Pre-booking online is cheaper than the gate rate and secures a space at busy times.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Cork Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Cork Airport website before you travel.