Leaving your car near the airport and arranging a terminal drop-off solve different travel needs. One gives you a car to collect after the flight; the other depends on someone or a transport service being available for the journeys you need. Compare both ends of the trip before deciding.
Include the journey home
A lift to the terminal may be convenient on departure day, but check what happens after your return flight. Consider the return time, luggage and whether the person giving you a lift is also available then. Include any separate fare needed for the journey home.
If you choose our self-service parking, your car stays at 201 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge. You arrange your own taxi or Uber to the terminal and back, then collect the car using the confirmed access instructions.
Compare costs for the same itinerary
Get a parking quote for your exact dates and add both terminal transfers. Compare that total with the transport costs involved in a drop-off and return pickup. If someone is driving you, their time and the extra driving may also matter to your decision.
Our parking starts at AUD $5 a day, with the displayed quote confirming the stay price. We do not operate a shuttle. The car park is usually around three to five minutes from the terminal by car, before waiting and loading time are included.
Check the airport's current drop-off arrangements
The terminal has its own drop-off and pickup arrangements. Read the official Hobart Airport drop-off and pickup information for current directions, waiting options and instructions.
A passenger set-down area is different from a place to leave your car while you fly. If someone needs to park and accompany a passenger, check the airport's current parking options rather than assuming they can remain in the drop-off lane.
Consider your group and timing
Think about passenger numbers, large bags and any assistance requirements. Discuss transport capacity with the provider you intend to use. For an early departure or late return, check how each part of the journey will be arranged at that hour.
Our car park has self-service access 24/7 on your booked dates. Keep the keys with you and contact us if a change to the itinerary moves the dates. Our family travel guide and off-airport parking guide can help you compare the practical details.
