Covered parking protects your car from sun and rain and costs a little more than open-air parking. Among operators that publish prices, covered parking costs from R$ 27,99 (KM64, in Viracopos) to R$ 36,90 (Urban Park, in Guarulhos) per day. It's worth considering when your car will be exposed for many days, or in summer, when strong sun and rain can damage the paintwork.
Open-air parking is always cheaper and offers the same free shuttle and parking lot security. Covered parking adds protection from sun and rain for a few extra reais per day at most private operators.
What covered parking protects
Covered parking protects paintwork, rubber seals and plastic from strong sun, hail and acid rain. In open-air lots, several hours of sun a day accelerates fading and dries out the rubber on doors, sunroofs and windshield wipers. For new or dark-colored cars, the visual effect is noticeable after 15 or 30 days.
How much covered parking costs
| Operator | Airport | Covered parking/day |
|---|---|---|
| KM64 | VCP | R$ 24,00 (limited-time offer) |
| Yellow Parking | VCP | R$ 29,99 |
| BR Parking | VCP | R$ 40,00 online |
| Urban Park | GRU | R$ 36,90 |
| Estapar (official VCP parking) | VCP | from R$ 83,00 |
| Bandeira Park | GRU and VCP | check when booking |
When covered parking is worth it
Covered parking is worth considering in three scenarios. Long stays (15 days or more), when continuous sun exposure starts to leave marks. Summer and the rainy season, when the car spends days exposed to intense sun or heavy storms. And new, dark-colored or recently wrapped cars, where the cost of restoring the paintwork is much higher than the extra daily cost of covered parking.
Covered or open-air parking?
Open-air parking is cheaper and includes the same free shuttle and parking lot security as covered parking. Covered parking protects your car from sun and rain for a few reais more per day at private lots. At the official VCP lot (Estapar), covered parking starts at R$ 83/day, making it much more expensive than private open-air parking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does covered parking at the airport cost?
Among operators that publish their prices, covered parking ranges from R$ 27,99 per day (KM64, VCP) to R$ 36,90 per day (Urban Park, GRU). Official covered parking at Viracopos (Estapar) starts at R$ 83,00/day.
Is covered parking worth it?
It's worth considering for long stays, in summer, or if you want to protect the paint on a new or dark-colored car. For a few days, open-air parking is usually better value: it offers the same shuttle and parking lot security for a lower price.
Is there covered parking near Guarulhos?
Yes. Urban Park offers covered parking from R$ 36,90/day at the online rate. Bandeira Park also offers covered parking near GRU; the exact price appears when you book. See options in the GRU hub.
Is there covered parking near Viracopos?
Yes: KM64 at R$ 27,99/day, Yellow Parking at R$ 29,99/day and BR Parking at R$ 35,00 online. See the comparison in the VCP hub.
Next steps
To compare covered and open-air parking for your exact dates, use the hubs for Guarulhos e Viracopos, or see the market overview in the Xpark Price Index.