I’ve been traveling through Valencia Airport frequently for work recently and have become quite familiar with the parking situation. Seeing some questions about this in the forum, I’ve compiled my experience to help everyone out.
Airport Parking Zones Overview
Valencia Airport has three main parking areas: P1 Express Parking, P2 Long-Term Parking, and P3 Economy Parking. P1 is closest to the terminal, just a 2-minute walk, ideal for short-term parking or when you’re in a hurry. P2 is slightly further away, about a 5-minute walk, with rates lower than P1. P3 is the most economical option but requires taking a free shuttle bus that runs every 10 minutes, perfect for extended trips.
Parking Zone Rate Comparison
Here’s an updated rate table I’ve compiled to help you choose based on your parking duration:
| Parking Zone | First Day | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|
| P1 Express | €25 | €25 | €150 |
| P2 Long-Term | €18 | €18 | €105 |
| P3 Economy | €12 | €12 | €70 |
Important Note: If you’re parking for more than a week, such as when you need to spend the night at Valencia Airport, I strongly recommend booking online in advance—you can typically save 15% to 20%. On my last 10-day business trip, I pre-booked P3 through the official website and only paid around €60.
Practical Parking Tips
Based on my experience, for short-term trips, P2 offers the best value—no need to wait for a shuttle and the price is reasonable. For long-term parking, P3 is the obvious choice; despite requiring a shuttle ride, the money saved can buy you several coffees at the airport. Also, never try parking on streets outside the airport—traffic police frequently issue tickets there, and the security isn’t as reliable as inside the airport, especially when following the Valencia Airport procedures.
Booking is straightforward: visit the Valencia Airport official website, select the parking reservation section, enter your dates and license plate number. After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a QR code to scan at entry. If your plans change and you need Valencia Airport pickup, you can cancel or modify free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Finally, the airport parking security is excellent—24-hour surveillance and patrols. I’ve never had any issues in all my visits. Feel free to leave comments below with any questions, and let’s help each other out.
