General car park FAQs
Yes. All car parks accommodate standard family cars, SUVs, etc.
We don't accommodate large commercial vehicles or vehicles with trailers attached. There are height restrictions in the short term multi-storey car parks listed below.
Terminal 2 Short Term: 2.1m
Terminal 1 Car park A: 1.85m
Terminal 1 Car park B: 1.85m
Terminal 1 Car park C: 1.85m
Our short-term car parks are a short stroll from both terminals. The next best option is Express Red Long Term Car Park, which is on-campus and only a 5-minute shuttle bus trip away from T1 and T2.
Yes, there are 30 charging points in the car parks. Their locations are listed below.
Terminal 2 Short Term Car Park
12 charging points on level 2. (22 kW)
2 charging points in the executive area on level 3. (22 kW)
Terminal 1 Car Park A - 4 charging points on the roof level. (22 kW)
Terminal 1 Car Park B - 2 charging points in the executive area on the ground level. (22 kW)
Terminal 1 Car Park C - 6 charging points on level 1. (22 kW)
Holiday Blue Long Term Car Park - 2 charging points located close to the Exit. (50 kW)
Express Red Long Term Car Park - 2 charging points located close to the Exit. (50 kW)
Car Park Pricing FAQs
Pre-booking online is cheaper, and our rates vary depending on dates, times, and how far out you’re booking. Without pre-booking, the flat rates are: Short-Term Car Parks: €3.00 for the first hour, €6.00 per additional hour (max €45 per day) Long-Term Car Parks: Express Red: €18 per day Holiday Blue: €15 per day
We're happy to tell you no booking fees apply.
Yes, the parking charges include VAT at 23%.
Making a car park booking FAQs
You can arrive up to 4 hours before your scheduled arrival time.
Yes! Without pre-booking, the flat rates are:
Short-Term Car Parks:
€3.00 for the first hour, €4.50 per additional hour (max €40 per day)
Long-Term Car Parks:
Express Red: €18 per day
Holiday Blue: €15 per day
There are several transport options available. You can travel directly to Dublin Airport by bus, by taxi, cycling and walking, or by car rental.
Click here for more information on alternative modes of transport to & from Dublin Airport.
If you purchased through the Dublin Airport App, your booking will be automatically added to 'My Bookings'. Otherwise, you'll receive the booking confirmation by email.
You can pre-book your spot up to 1 year in advance.
Please contact our Customer Service Team by filling out the contact form here.
The exchange rate charged to your credit card is applied by your card provider at the time you make your booking.
When you pre-book your car parking, the exit time is automatically extended to the same time as your entry time, 24 hours out from your booked exit time. This is there to give you a little flexibility on your final day, at no extra cost.
Crystal Valet offers a great car cleaning service. You can choose from 4 options: a Mini Valet, a Deluxe Mini Valet, a Full Valet Interior and a Full Valet. Prices range from €49 to €159. You can book the valet service when you pre-book your car parking.
If you've booked through the Dublin Airport App, your order will be automatically added to the 'My Bookings' screen. If not, you can add it using your email address and the booking reference in your confirmation email.
No, removing bookings from the Dublin Airport App doesn't cancel the booking. If you want to cancel it, go through 'My Bookings.'
Amend or Cancel Car Park Booking FAQs
Yes, but it must be up to 4 hours before your pre-booked arrival time. You can make changes or cancel your booking here. You can also contact Customer Service at 01 944 0440
Yes, but only if you cancel up to 4 hours before your pre-booked arrival time and date. You can cancel your booking here ('Manage my booking') or by phoning Customer Service at 01 944 0440.
Just head to the car park pay stations in T1 or T2 Arrivals, or close to the car park exit barriers in our Long-Term car parks and press the help button. One of our team will let you know what the additional charge will be.
There's no fee for changing or cancelling your booking. But any changes or cancellations must be made at least 4 hours before your scheduled arrival time.
Entering & departing the car park FAQs
No worries. The "Full" sign is for customers who have not pre-booked their spot online.
You'll find the 'My Parking Location' feature on the in-app interactive map.
Not to worry. If you've saved your location with the 'My Parking' feature on the Dublin Airport App, you'll find it marked. Otherwise, our dedicated car parks team will help you find your vehicle. Just ask a member of staff or press a nearby intercom for assistance.
No troubles. Just ask a member of our onsite car parks team or a nearby intercom for assistance. They'll have everything you need. You can also call our on-campus car parks team on +353 1 9444828.
Please send an email to our Customer Services team by filling out the contact form here.
Press the intercom button at the barrier and pay stations to talk to a member of the customer service team. Or you can call customer service on +353 1 9444828 for the 24-hour call line. Our team will happily help you out.
Scan your booking's QR code from the Dublin Airport App or your email and the barrier should lift. If not, press the nearby intercom button or call +353 1 9444828 to chat with customer service.
You'll need to scan your booking's QR code from the Dublin Airport App or your confirmation email at the entrance to raise the barrier. You'll need to do the same to exit again.
Yes, you can arrive up to 4 hours before your scheduled time.
Car Park Shuttle Bus FAQs
The shuttles leave from designated bus shelters in the open zones of the car park.
Express Red: 5 minutes to the terminals and services run every 10 minutes, 24/7.
Holiday Blue: 15 minutes to the terminals and services run every 15 minutes, 24/7.
Note - Shuttles can be delayed by external factors such as roadworks and heavy traffic, so we advise you to plan accordingly.
Reduced Mobility Car Parking FAQs
We've over 90 accessible bays for disabled parking permit holders. Here's where you can find them.
Terminal 1's Short Term Car Park B
Terminal 2's Short Term Car Park
Express Red Long Term Car Park
If passengers with reduced mobility need any immediate help, they should contact the team on +353 1 814 5902.
Absolutely. To book, please complete and submit the form here to receive a PRM single-use code, which you can use to get the reduced parking rate. Then head to our site here , click 'I have a PRM Code,' and enter your code to book at a reduced rate.
OCS Reduced Mobility Assistance is there to help in either of the two short term car parks, located right beside the designated parking areas. You can contact OCS at +353 1 814 5902 or by email prm@ocsireland.com.
No worries. Just follow the steps below. Collect a ticket as you enter the car park. On your return, bring your ticket and your Blue Badge to the Customer Service Office in either the Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 short-term car parks, or the Express Red Long Term Car Park. Our team will apply the PRM rate before you pay.
OCS Reduced Mobility Assistance is there to help in either of the two short term car parks, located right beside the designated parking areas. You can contact OCS at +353 1 814 5902 or by email prm@ocsireland.com.