Songkran and long holidays: booking airport parking before the rush

Book early or pay more — the Songkran parking reality

If you're driving to Suvarnabhumi over Songkran or any long public holiday, spaces for parking near Suvarnabhumi airport disappear fast — and the airport's own car park charges 1,750 THB for 7 days versus 999 THB (before 7% VAT) at HUB Airport Parking, a 43% saving. The difference becomes very real when you're away for 5–7 nights.

Most travellers in this situation are not first-timers. They know the pain of returning from a trip, tired, to find their car baking under an open-sky lot or a parking bill far higher than expected. That's the problem HUB is built to solve.

Why airport parking prices balloon on multi-day trips

Suvarnabhumi's on-site car park costs 50 THB for the first hour and 40 THB per hour after that, capped at 250 THB per day. For a 7-day trip that adds up to 1,750 THB — before you factor in the walk from the car park to the terminal with luggage.

HUB Airport Parking sits 7 km and about 12 minutes from the terminal by shuttle. Prices (all before 7% VAT):

• 3 days — 549 THB (183 THB/day)
• 5 days — 849 THB (170 THB/day)
• 7 days — 999 THB (143 THB/day)
• Custom durations available from 130 THB/day (excluding VAT)

For the most popular trip length — 3 to 6 nights, which accounts for the majority of bookings — these rates make a straightforward case.

What the shuttle actually looks like

The free shuttle runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Pickup takes around 15 minutes from when you arrive at the facility, and the ride to the terminal is about 12 minutes. That means door-to-terminal in under 30 minutes, at any hour.

For a Songkran flight — many of which depart early morning on Thursday or Friday before the holiday peak — this matters. You drop the car, hand nothing over (you keep your own keys the entire time), and the shuttle handles the rest.

Car safety while you're away

Leaving a car for 5 or 7 days raises a reasonable concern: is it safe? HUB uses covered indoor parking, which means no direct sun, no rain damage, and a controlled environment. The facility runs 24/7 CCTV surveillance and has on-site security guards around the clock. And because you keep your own keys, nobody else moves your car while you're gone.

For travellers aged 45 and above who drive their own car from Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi or the surrounding provinces, this combination — indoor, staffed, keys-in-hand — removes the main worries before a multi-day trip.

Practical tips for booking over Songkran

1. Book 3–7 days ahead if possible. Half of all HUB customers book within three days of travel, which works fine on normal weeks. Over Songkran and long holidays, availability tightens. Earlier is safer.

2. Lock in the rate online. Prices are fixed at booking. Online booking at hubairportparking.com takes a few minutes and accepts credit card, PromptPay, bank transfer, or cash on arrival.

3. Check your departure and return dates carefully. The 3-day rate covers 3 days (549 THB before VAT), the 5-day rate covers 5 days (849 THB before VAT). If your trip spans 4 days, a custom duration is available — contact HUB directly to confirm.

4. Allow extra road time on departure day. Songkran traffic on the expressways into Samut Prakan can add 20–40 minutes. Factor that in rather than cutting it close.

Book your space before the holiday rush

If you're flying over Songkran or any Thai long holiday and driving to the airport, parking near Suvarnabhumi airport is the one thing worth sorting early. Everything else can wait; parking cannot.

Book online at hubairportparking.com or call +66-62-442-4291 to confirm availability and pricing for your dates. If you prefer LINE over a phone call, the team is available that way too. HUB is open 24/7, every day of the year — including Songkran.

*All prices listed are before 7% VAT.*