Car Park 1 (P1)

€20 a day to park right next to the terminal doors

P1 is the short-stay multi-storey car park directly at Cologne Bonn Airport’s terminals, about a 5-minute walk to Terminal 1 or 2. You pay for that closeness: drive-up prices run around €20 per day or about €120 per week, making it one of the most expensive on-airport options. This is the spot for tight schedules, late arrivals, or early-morning departures where every minute between your car and check-in matters more than saving €30–50.

The layout in P1 feels like a maze: reviewers mention parking spaces mixed with walkways, small elevators and narrow staircases all in the same structure. Access roads around the terminal car parks include sudden turns and poorly marked lanes, so build in an extra 5–10 minutes just to find the right entrance and a space. One Skytrax reviewer summed it up as “parking spaces everywhere, mixed with walkways,” which matches the general tone from frequent users.

Spaces and ramps in P1 are tight, especially for SUVs and estate cars; one reviewer called the ramps “tight” and the bays “small,” and that lines up with multiple reports. Elevators from the parking levels are also small and can clog quickly when a couple of families with trolleys show up at once. If you have a bigger vehicle or bulky luggage, expect a more stressful arrival and consider giving yourself an extra 10 minutes to deal with the lift or stairs.

Pricing is where P1 can sting: drive-up short stays can hit eye‑watering levels, with at least one user reporting around €8 for roughly 10 minutes and saying support was “extremely rude” when they queried it. Regulars often pre‑book via third‑party platforms to soften the €20 daily / €120 weekly hit, or skip P1 entirely for cheaper off‑airport lots with shuttles. Tip: if you only need a quick drop‑off or pickup, check the terminal forecourt rules first and avoid pulling a ticket in P1 for just a few minutes.