Transport & Motoring | Airpark Canterbury
A new airport parking option Storing your car when you fly out of Christchurch airport is now easier and cheaper thanks to Airpark Canterbury, a new privately owned vehicle storage company located close to the airport, offering the best rates in Christchurch for 24 hour parking. Airpark Canterbury was formed late last year by directors Graeme Harris and Murray Smith, who recognised a need for cheaper airport parking. They secured a 15,000sqm site in Logistics Drive behind The Press building, just four minutes from the airport, and set about offering the best and cheapest airport parking option in Christchurch. “I used this type of private parking facility in Australia and Auckland and thought it was a great idea,” Graeme says. “I could see that Christchurch needed something like this so travellers weren’t forced to pay high airport parking fees. There was a definite place in the market for a competitively priced private parking business.” Airpark Canterbury offers a 24/7 parking facility and can store up to 620 cars. It owns two new Mercedes vans to shuttle customers to and from the airport at any time of the day or night.
Best value for money Airpark Canterbury prides itself on being the cheapest option for 24/7 airport parking in Christchurch and is the largest privately owned airport parking company in the city. “Our prices are just $17 a night for the first three nights and $7 a night after that. We only charge by the night, not the day, which means you can park your car at 7am and come back for it the following evening and you still only pay for one night,” Graeme says. “We’re more cost effective than taking a taxi or shuttle; we’re the most cost effective pricing option around.” Airpark Canterbury is servicing a wide range of customers, including business people from large corporate companies through to families and local farmers. It runs specials on its Facebook page and gives away free carwashes. “People are really loving the fact that we’re Canterbury owned and they’re keen to support us,” Graeme says. “They’ve been charged so much for parking at the airport in the past.” Airpark Canterbury operates a free phone at the airport. While the company prefers customers to book their airport transfer ahead
About Airpark Canterbury Airpark Canterbury is the only privately owned 24/7 offsite airport vehicle storage company in Christchurch and is cheaper than its two competitors: Airpark Canterbury: Less than 24 hours - $15 (Privately owned) 1-3 nights - $17 per night Extra nights - $7 per night
Security is a huge focus for Airpark Canterbury, which operates state-of-the art European floodlighting and specialised CCTV cameras covering the entire premises, day and night. It is fully fenced and operated by staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Craddocks Airport Car Storage: Indoor 1-3 nights - $25
Once your car is in place within the secure yard, it is not moved, with customers retaining their keys unless they choose to have any additional services performed while they’re away.
Christchurch Airport: Long-term uncovered (daily maximum) $25
(Christchurch Airport owned) Indoor extra nights - $8 Outdoor 1-3 nights - $20 Outdoor extra nights - $7
(Christchurch Airport owned) Long-term uncovered (weekly maximum) $75
Airpark Canterbury in Logistics Drive is a new vehicle storage company located close to Christchurch Airport. of time, you can call on the free phone any time day or night and a staff member will come to get you. Bookings for car storage can be made via phone or Airpark Canterbury’s website.
Airpark Canterbury 17-25 Logistics Drive Harewood Christchurch T (03) 360 3113 Freephone: 0800 247 727 E info@airparkcanterbury.co.nz www.airparkcanterbury.co.nz
“We have a lovely reception and waiting area and offer free tea and coffee and free use of phones for customers. Business is picking up, as people are getting to know us and word of mouth is spreading. We’re privately owned and offer good old-fashioned service.”
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Airpark Canterbury can arrange a number of other services for your vehicle while you’re away on holiday or business. The company is a supplier of AA rewards and offers customers two cents per litre off fuel if they spend $15, or 10c per litre off if they spend $50. Airpark Canterbury can arrange a windscreen replacement, stone chip repair or battery replacement through the AA. It is affiliated with Bishopdale Automotive, Armstrong Prestige and Miles Toyota for general repairs and warrants of fitness. Staff at Airpark Canterbury can have your dry cleaning done while you’re away, ensure your car is washed and professionally groomed and arrange to have new tyres fitted.
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