After a long trip, tired and loaded down with luggage, users of conventional parking near Guarulhos Airport typically face a walk to the lot, a search for their car and a wait for the shuttle. Valet promises to shorten the journey by bringing the car closer to the terminal.
But at GRU, valet is not a single service: there are at least three models, with different costs and arrangements, and the right choice depends on the traveler's priorities. Costs range from the official parking rate, with valet included for eligible customers, to around R$ 149 per day for door-to-door service.
This guide describes the three models using the same criteria, without recommending a specific operator. To compare options and get a quote for your stay, you can check Xpark.
What is airport valet parking?
With conventional parking, travelers leave their car at the lot and take a van to the terminal, making the same journey on the way back. With valet, someone takes care of part of that journey: a valet parks the vehicle, or a driver picks it up and returns it, reducing walking and waiting time. The options differ in where the car is parked and how much of the journey is eliminated.
The three valet options at GRU
1. Official valet, inside the airport (Valet Itaú Personnalité). Available at the departures areas of Terminals 2 and 3. The valet takes the car on arrival and parks it in the airport's official parking garage; on return, the customer picks it up at the parking facility. Drop-off is available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and pickup is available 24 hours a day.
The service is available to any passenger; eligible Itaú Personnalité customers and Private Bank customers do not pay for the valet, only for parking, which is charged separately (sources: gru.com.br; melhorescartoes.com.br, Jan and Nov 2025).
2. Door-to-door valet, car taken off airport grounds (Valetina). The driver meets the traveler at the departures entrance, receives the car and takes it to an approved parking facility outside the airport, where it is monitored during the trip; on return, the vehicle is delivered to the arrivals area. Bookings are made via WhatsApp. At GRU, this service is offered by Valetina.
3. Self-parking and valet with nearby operators (Airport Park, ServParking and others). Private lots outside the airport that, in addition to a van shuttle, offer a "park and keep your keys" option (self-parking) or their own valet service. The car stays at the operator's lot, and a van shuttle runs to the terminal 24 hours a day (sources: operator websites).
The practical difference: with the official option, the car stays inside the airport and you don't have to look for a space; with door-to-door service, you also avoid the van and the walk, but the car is taken off airport grounds; with nearby self-parking, the convenience is less and the price is the lowest of the three.
How door-to-door service works, step by step
1. Booking. The traveler provides the departure date, flight time and terminal, and receives confirmation. With Valetina, this is done via WhatsApp.
2. Drop-off at departures. On the day, the driver waits at the agreed terminal meeting point; the traveler hands over the keys and boards the flight.
3. During the trip. The car is taken to the approved parking facility, where it is monitored.
4. Return. After landing, the traveler notifies the service and the car is brought to the arrivals terminal.
How much does it cost?
The prices below were collected on the dates shown and vary by service and length of stay.
| Service | Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valetina (Bandeira Park group) | Door-to-door, car parked off airport grounds | R$ 149 (1 day) to R$ 792 (30 days); over 30 days, R$ 792 + R$ 26,40/day | Includes insurance and free cancellation; credit card, debit card or PIX; booking via WhatsApp (15/06/2025) |
| Valet Itaú Personnalité | Official valet, car parked in the garage | Valet at no extra cost for eligible customers; parking charged separately (Flex T3 from around R$ 104 per day) | Drop-off 6h to 23h, collection 24h; T2 and T3; valet price for non-customers to be confirmed (Apr/2025) |
| Airport Park, ServParking | Nearby self-parking or valet | Parking from around R$ 20 per day; valet price varies by operator | Car parked in an off-airport lot, 24h van shuttle |
Is it worth paying more than conventional parking?
It depends on what you're paying for. In terms of price alone, door-to-door valet costs several times more than conventional parking with a shuttle, which starts at around R$ 18 to R$ 20 per day near GRU. At R$ 149 for a single day, door-to-door service can cost around eight times as much as the cheapest conventional option; the difference narrows for longer stays, but doesn't disappear.
What valet provides is not a parking space, but time savings and less effort: door-to-door service eliminates the shuttle, the walk with luggage and the search for the car on return; the official valet saves you from looking for a space in the parking garage. For frequent business travelers or those traveling for leisure with family, children and bulky luggage, these benefits may justify the cost.
For those seeking the lowest possible price who don't mind the shuttle, conventional parking remains the better deal. It comes down to a question travelers should ask themselves before a flight: how much is your time worth.
Frequently asked questions about valet parking at Guarulhos Airport
What's the difference between the official valet and a valet that takes your car off-site?
With the official valet (Itaú Personnalité), the valet parks the car in the garage inside the airport, and the customer picks it up at the parking facility. With Valetina's door-to-door service, the driver takes the car to an off-airport parking lot and returns it at the arrivals terminal, eliminating the shuttle and the walk as well. To compare the two models and book at a locked-in price, use Xpark.
How much does valet parking cost at Guarulhos Airport?
It varies by model. The official valet costs nothing extra for eligible Itaú customers, who pay only for parking (the Terminal 3 Flex rate started at around R$ 104 per day in April 2025). Valetina's door-to-door service cost from R$ 149 (1 day) to R$ 792 (30 days) in June 2025, with insurance included. Get a quote for your stay on Xpark and complete your booking directly.
Do I need to be a bank customer to use the official valet?
No. Any passenger can use the valet service at Terminal 3 and Terminal 2. Free valet service is limited to Itaú Personnalité customers at eligible tiers or Private Bank customers. Everyone else pays for the service in addition to the daily parking rate.
Does valet parking include insurance?
With Valetina's door-to-door service, insurance is included in the price for the entire stay. For other models, confirm coverage directly with the operator. Each operator's full policy is available on its listing on xpark.
How do I book?
Valetina's door-to-door service can be booked via WhatsApp by providing your departure date, flight time and terminal, and can also be compared and booked directly through xpark. The official valet is accessible by following signs on arrival at the terminal, with no advance booking. To see prices, availability and time to the gate for all models in one place, use Xpark.
How do I book valet parking at Guarulhos Airport through Xpark?
On xpark, just enter your departure date, flight time and terminal to see valet options at GRU (including Valetina), with daily prices, the total for your stay and what's included (insurance, cancellation, shuttle). Booking locks in the quoted rate, and confirmation arrives by email and WhatsApp, without needing to create an account with each operator.
Methodology
Information was collected from operators' official channels and public sources on the dates indicated in each item. This guide follows the criteria of the Xpark methodology, with significant weight given to terminal access, where valet differs from conventional parking. Where no public data was available, the information was marked as requiring confirmation, with no estimate provided.
This guide describes the services using the same criteria and does not recommend a specific operator.
“At GRU, valet options range from the official valet, at no extra cost for eligible customers, to door-to-door service for around R$ 149 per day. The difference is not the parking space, but how much of the journey you can skip.”