MEL airport guide (2026): parking, car rental & hotels

MEL 14 APAC

Melbourne Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, VIC, AU is #14 in Busiest Asia-Pacific hubs · ranked by public data (Asia-Pacific total passengers (ACI / authority figures)). Everything below comes from the airport's own pages and OurAirports, with dates.

Parking at MEL

5 official lots. Cheapest: A$17/day at Value North / Value South. Garage from A$62/day.

Compare MEL parking lots

Car rental at MEL

Rental list: check official site.

MEL rental car companies

Hotels near MEL

Hyatt Place Hotel, Essendon Motel, Best Western, Mantra Tullamarine, Quest Moonee Valley, and 7 more (OpenStreetMap, nearest first).

Hotels near MEL airport

Facts MEL at a glance

Official name: Melbourne Airport
Codes: IATA MEL · ICAO YMML
Passengers (total): 37,000,000 (#14 in Busiest Asia-Pacific hubs · ranked by public data) · ACI / airport-authority passenger figures
Currency: AUD (rates shown as published)
Elevation: 434 ft · OurAirports
Runways: 2 (longest 11,998 ft) · OurAirports
Official website: melbourneairport.com.au

Book Park ahead or stay the night

Airport lounges: see Priority Pass's own lounge finder for MEL; we have not checked lounge lists.

FAQ

How busy is MEL?

Melbourne Airport recorded about 37,000,000 total passengers (latest published year in our notes): #14 in Busiest Asia-Pacific hubs · ranked by public data (ACI / airport-authority figures — not FAA enplanements).

What is the cheapest official parking at MEL?

Value North / Value South at A$17 per day (AUD $17 / 1 day drive-up; +$17 each extra day), per the airport's parking page checked Oct 31, 2026.

Which rental car companies serve MEL?

We could not source the airport's rental car list. Please check the official airport site.