Overview
Managing travel expenses is a common headache for businesses. From plane tickets to taxi fares, business travels can strain your budget, especially with rising transportation costs.
At Melbourne Airport, we recognise the impact this can have on your finances. With our Corporate Parking Program, you can check off airport parking fees from your list of significant business expenses. From discounts on parking rates to itemised monthly statements, keeping track of your business travel expenses has never been easier.
Read on and discover how our Corporate Parking Program can make a real difference in your financial planning.
How Our Corporate Parking Program Works
Melbourne Airport’s Corporate Parking Program is a savvy solution for businesses seeking to manage their travel costs effectively. It’s specifically designed to streamline your company's airport parking needs.
When you sign up, we’ll provide you with up to 50 parking access cards. This is what you will use to enter and exit the designated Melbourne Airport car park. You can request more passes if necessary, subject to availability and approval.
The program operates on a licence fee system. Each corporate client will have a 30-day monthly credit account. At the end of the monthly billing period, we’ll send you itemised statements. If your annual spending doesn't meet the minimum requirement, you'll simply pay the difference. This ensures you only pay for what you use.
The initial contract term is 12 months, with automatic monthly renewals thereafter. If the program no longer meets your needs, you can also opt out with a 30-day notice. Email us or check out our Corporate Parking page to learn more.
The Perks of Corporate Parking at Melbourne Airport
Looking for reasons to choose Melbourne Airport's Corporate Parking Program? Here’s what makes it such a smart choice for businesses:
- Cost Savings: Enjoy 15% off drive-up rates for At Terminal, Premium, and Valet Parking, making it easier to keep your business expenses in check.
- Flexible Access: Parking access cards are transferable so they can float between team members as needed.
- Simplified Billing: You’ll have a 30-day monthly credit account that makes managing expenses a breeze.
- Track Spending: Each month, you'll get an itemised statement to help you keep an eye on costs.
- Heaps of Parking Options: Whether you need long-term or short-term parking, looking for self-park or valet services, or just want to get the best rates, there’s a parking option for you at Tullamarine Airport.
- Security Features: With CCTV, regular patrols, and undercover parking spaces in certain car parks, your vehicles are well looked after.
- Convenient Location: Our parking facilities are just a short walk or quick shuttle bus ride from the airport terminals, ensuring hassle-free, easy access to the check-in counters.
- Help Whenever You Need It: Our customer service team is available 24/7 to resolve any issues or queries.
- Optional Parking Services: We offer optional car cleaning services for Qantas Valet Parking customers.
- Seamless Parking Experience: There’s no need to pre-book online. Just bring your parking access card, swipe it at the car park entrance and you’re good to go.
- Accessible Parking: All our car parks have Accessible Parking Bays for drivers with mobility limitations.
How Much Can You Potentially Save?
The exact figures will depend on the number of employees and how often they go on business trips. However, in general, opting for our Corporate Parking Program is more cost-effective than taking a taxi to the airport.
Let me demonstrate an example.
Say, five employees take trips to the airport three times a week. A one-way taxi ride from Melbourne CBD to Tullamarine costs approximately $55. That's $110 round trip per employee, totalling $1,650 per week for the team. Over a month? You’re looking at around $6,600.
Now, consider the Corporate Parking Program. With 15% off the usual rates and a monthly spend focused on savings, the costs look different. Let’s assume all three employees opt for our Terminal Car Park which costs $49 per day. With a 15% discount, it drops to $41.65 per car daily. That’s $124.95 per employee per week for three days of parking, or $624.75 for the team. Monthly? Just about $2,499. Even if you factor in gas costs, that’s still some significant savings.
Over a year, the savings stack up. You’d spend around $79,200 on taxis. With Corporate Parking, that expense drops to about $29,988. That's a potential saving of approximately $49,212!
What about shorter, less frequent trips? Let’s say two employees head to Sydney for a day trip once a week. The taxi still costs $110 each for a round trip, summing up to $220 weekly or $880 monthly.
With Corporate Parking at $41.65 per day, each trip would cost $83.30 for both employees. That’s $333.20 monthly—a clear saving. Annually, parking instead of taking taxis saves about $9,893.60.
Plus, you’re parked within the airport's vicinity. That means you’re less likely to miss your flight and spend more money on rebooking fees due to unreliable and irregular shuttle bus services typical of off-airport parking providers.
How to Sign Up for Our Corporate Parking Program
Ready to streamline your business travel with Melbourne Airport’s Corporate Parking Program? Here’s a simple guide to get you signed up and on your way to enjoying cost-effective hassle-free airport parking:
Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form
Start by visiting the Melbourne Airport website. Look for the Corporate Parking section and access the online corporate partner application form. You’ll need to provide some basic details about your business, including your business name, business address, ABN, contact details, and more. Make sure you have all this info handy to make the process smooth.
Step 2: Receive Access Cards
After you submit your corporate partner application form, our team will contact you for further details. They’ll also explain how our Corporate Parking Program works and the relevant terms and conditions and answer any questions you may have. Once everything is in order, you’ll receive your parking access cards.
Step 3: Start Parking and Tracking
With your access cards in hand, your employees can start using our parking services immediately. To make things even easier, you’ll receive a monthly itemised bill. This helps you track usage and costs, ensuring you always know where your parking budget stands.
Melbourne Airport Parking Options
Whether you're jetting off for a quick business trip or need long-term parking for a week-long conference, there are heaps of parking options at Tullamarine. Here’s a rundown of what you can choose from:
- Value Parking: Great for budget-conscious businesses, Value Parking offers a cost-effective solution, especially for longer trips. It’s a bit further out but there’s a free shuttle service that runs every 15 minutes, 24/7.
- Terminal Parking: With direct access via link bridges to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and just 100m away from Terminal 4, it’s ideal for quick business trips. The best part? Parking for the first 15 minutes is free - perfect for easy pick-up and drop-off.
- Valet Parking: For the ultimate convenience and time-saving, our Valet Parking Service lets you drop off your car at Level 2 in the Terminal 1, 2, & 3 Car Park. Hand over your keys, and we take care of the rest, allowing you to proceed directly to your flight.
- Premium Parking: Located closest to the airport terminal walkways, these are simply the best parking spots in the house. Just park, walk for a few minutes, and you’re right there at the check-in counters. It’s perfect if you’re on a time crunch or want to enjoy some coffee before boarding.
- Business Parking: Just 50m from Terminal 1, our Business Car Parks are ideal for busy business travellers flying Qantas. They offer self-parking in a shade-covered area, just a short walk from the terminals.
- Qantas Valet Parking: Located on the ground floor of the Qantas domestic terminal, Qantas Valet Parking offers the most seamless parking experience with dedicated check-in counters and optional car cleaning services. Simply arrive and hand over your keys—no booking needed.
While the 15% discount only applies to Terminal, Premium, and Valet Parking options, you can opt for any of our parking services when you sign up for our Corporate Parking Program.
Lower Your Business Travel Costs
Ready to cut down on your business travel costs? With our Corporate Parking solutions, you can forget about the stress of high taxi costs and unpredictable transport schedules. Sign up for our Corporate Parking Program today and give your team the smooth, efficient travel setup they deserve.