Overflow Car Park

Daily rates at Overflow Car Park usually undercut terminal parking

Overflow Car Park at Hobart International Airport sits a short walk from T1 and runs as the airport’s main economy option. It’s an open-air, ground-level lot, so you’re parking on uncovered bays rather than in a multi‑storey. This is the one to look at if you’re leaving the car for several days and don’t want to pay terminal‑side prices.

The car park operates for flights across the full T1 schedule, so you can access your car early morning or late evening while regular services are running. Entry is via the same airport access road used for the main terminal car parks, and signage to “Overflow Car Park” appears after you pass the Hobart Airport terminal turnoff. Because it’s on airport land, you avoid off‑airport shuttle timing stress.

Pricing is set in the economy bracket, with daily caps typically lower than the main terminal car park, especially from day 3 onwards. You pay at on-site pay stations or via card at the exit gate, so keep your ticket in the car or wallet. If you’re doing a quick one‑day trip through T1, compare the first 24‑hour rate against the closer car park; for 3+ days, Overflow usually comes out better.

The walk to T1 from Overflow Car Park takes only a few minutes at normal pace, but build a 10–15 minute buffer if you’re hauling ski gear or travelling with kids. Paths are paved, but you’re outdoors the whole way, so pack a rain jacket for Hobart’s weather. One last tip: snap a photo of the nearest row marker when you park — the lot is flat and open, and it’s easy to lose your bearings after a late-night arrival.