Bali International Airport (DPS) has car parking beside the terminal buildings, so it is a short walk from your vehicle to check-in. There are spaces both for quick drop-offs and pick-ups and for leaving a vehicle while you travel, which suits residents flying off-island and visitors who have hired a car for their stay. Because the airport serves both a Domestic and an International terminal, check which one you need before you drive in.
Short-stay versus long-stay
The parking divides broadly into two purposes. Short-stay spaces sit closest to the terminals and are designed for dropping someone off, collecting an arriving passenger, or a brief errand inside, where you pay for a small number of hours. Long-stay parking is the sensible choice when you are flying away for several days and want the car waiting on your return. If you are only meeting a flight, head for the short-stay area rather than circling the busy access roads, and keep an eye on the arrivals board so you time your run to the kerb well.
Rates and how to pay
Parking charges and the exact zone layout are set by the airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura I, and can be revised, so we deliberately quote no figures here. Check the current tariff on the official airport channels before you travel so there are no surprises at the barrier. As a rule, the longer you stay the more it costs, and a long-stay rate works out better value than paying short-stay hourly charges across several days. Take your entry ticket at the barrier and keep it safe, because you normally need it to pay and to raise the barrier on the way out. Fares are payable in Indonesian rupiah.
At a glance
| Option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short-stay | Drop-offs, pick-ups, brief visits | Closest to the terminals; pay by the hour |
| Long-stay | Leaving a car while you travel | Better value over several days |
| Drop-off / pick-up | Meeting or seeing off a passenger | Use short-stay; do not leave a car unattended at the kerb |
Practical tips
- Arrive a little early during the busy dry season and holiday peaks, when the airport is at its busiest and spaces fill faster.
- Note your row or bay before you walk into the terminal, as it is easy to lose track after a long trip.
- Keep your parking ticket with your travel documents, not in the car, so it does not get locked inside.
- If you have hired a car, ask whether your rental company wants it returned to its own desk rather than left in public parking.
- Renting instead of parking? Compare car hire and other ways across the island in our transfers guide.
Parking arrangements and prices can change, so confirm the current details on the official airport channels close to your travel date.
Both terminals and the roads in front of them are drawn on the airport map.
