Cheap parking at Frankfurt Airport: The ultimate 2025 guide

Why this guide?

Finding affordable parking at Frankfurt Airport is a complex topic with many variables: price, time, security, insurance, night surcharges, parking space types, and more. This guide compiles everything you need for a safe, fair, and affordable booking .

Important: All providers on our platform are hand-picked, vetted, and insured . Vehicles are never parked on public streets, but on private parking spaces (parking garage, underground parking, fenced parking lot).

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Shuttle vs. Valet: Which suits you best?

Shuttle parking

• Advantages: lowest price, clear processes, predictable

• Procedure: You park at the provider, take the shuttle for 5-12 minutes to the terminal and are picked up again upon your return.

• Allow an extra 45–60 minutes (parking + shuttle + check-in)

Valet parking

• Advantage: maximum time savings, direct handover at the terminal

• Procedure: You drive to the terminal, hand over the vehicle and keys to the valet employee, and return to the same point.

• Time buffer: usually 10–15 minutes extra

• Important for your safety: Valet parking is safe when booked through the right provider . On our platform, all valet partners are insured , handovers are documented (mileage photo, damage, timestamp), and vehicles are parked exclusively in designated parking areas – never on the street.

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Understanding pricing (and why valet prices fluctuate so much)

• Shuttle : Prices depend on the season and occupancy, but remain relatively stable.

• Valet parking : More dependent on demand and staffing levels. Beware of extremely cheap offers : Insurance and secure parking spaces are often missing – some even park on public streets . This is not only unfair but also risky: In case of an accident, your own insurance may have to pay. With us, it's only vetted, insured providers with their own parking spaces . Unscrupulous operators don't stand a chance .

Night surcharges & night flight ban in Frankfurt

• Some providers charge night surcharges for very late or very early handovers .

• Rarely relevant in FRA because there is a night flight ban and most customers do not arrive in the middle of the night.

• Nevertheless, check: return flight time, possible delays after midnight and the conditions of your provider.

Prices:

1 week valet parking: from €60

1 week shuttle parking: from €50

Prices vary depending on the season.

Company cars & rental cars: What you need to know

• Many valet providers exclude company cars or rental cars , or charge extra fees/special rules .

• Recommendation: Check the terms and conditions before booking . If unsure: Choose a shuttle .

• Background: Liability and insurance issues are often more strictly regulated for company and rental vehicles.

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questions and answers

How do I find the cheapest price at Frankfurt Airport?

Compare several providers, book 14–21 days in advance and avoid the start of school holidays . It's often cheaper during the week than on weekends.

Is valet parking really safe?

Yes – if you book through a verified, insured intermediary. All our valet partners are verified, insured, document the handover, and do not park on the street.

Why do valet prices vary more than shuttle prices?

Valet parking is more labor-intensive and driven by demand. Unscrupulous budget providers often cut corners on insurance and parking spaces – this lowers the price but increases the risk. Not with us.

Are there night shift surcharges?

Sometimes yes – for extremely late/early handovers. Rarely relevant in Frankfurt (due to the night flight ban). However, always check return and delay times.

How much time should I allow for the shuttle?

In addition to airport travel time, allow approximately 45–60 minutes (parking, shuttle, check-in). Valet parking usually takes 10–15 minutes .

What happens if damage occurs?

With our partners, claims are settled through their existing business liability insurance , documented and traceable. Therefore, we insist on written records.

Where will the vehicles be located during my trip?

Parking is permitted only on the provider's own parking areas (parking garage, underground parking, fenced parking lot). Parking on public streets is strictly prohibited – this is a clear exclusion criterion for us.