When planning how to get to Centrair (Chubu Centrair International Airport), many people aren’t sure whether to use the official parking lot, a cheaper nearby private lot, a shuttle service, or the train.

This article thoroughly compares the rates, shuttle availability, and reservation methods of Centrair’s official parking lot and the private parking lots nearby. We’ll also explain “NearMe,” a shuttle service that can take you directly from home to Centrair without needing to drive, comparing it against parking options as we go.

*The information in this article is current as of July 2026. Rates may vary by season and time period, so please check each company’s official website for the latest information.

What You’ll Learn From This Article (Quick Reference)

Option	Features	Best For
Centrair Official Parking	Directly connected to the airport, open 24 hours, extra charge from day 6 onward	Short-term users who prioritize proximity to the terminal
Times Centrair Airport East No. 2	Advance reservation required, up to 10 days of parking available	Those who want a guaranteed spot even during busy periods
Airport Jumbo Parking	Up to ¥4,360 cheaper than the official lot, free shuttle, Secom 24-hour monitoring	Those who want both cost savings and peace of mind
NIWA Parking	From ¥800/day, free shuttle, about 10 minutes to the airport	Those who prioritize low cost above all
NearMe (shuttle service)	Direct transport from home to Centrair, no parking needed	Those who don’t want to drive, don’t have a car, or have a lot of luggage

Comparing Parking Lots Around Centrair [All Companies Summarized]

Parking near Centrair falls into two categories: the “official parking lot” directly connected to the airport, and “private parking lots” in the surrounding area.

Parking Lot	Approximate Rate	Capacity	Shuttle	Reservation Fee
Centrair Official Parking	Max ¥1,800/day (regular season) / ¥3,000 (peak season)	Multiple multi-story and flat lots	Not needed (directly connected to terminal)	¥1,000/booking (optional)
Times Centrair Airport East No. 2	Standard rates apply (pay on-site)	—	None	¥1,100/booking (advance reservation required)
Airport Jumbo Parking	¥5,500 for 4 nights/5 days (off-season)	Up to 550 vehicles	Free shuttle available	Free reservation
NIWA Parking	¥800/day (standard rate)	140 vehicles	Free shuttle available	—
NAPS Parking	Contact for details	—	Shuttle available (drops off near the terminal)	—

Many private parking lots are more affordable than the official lot, and quite a few offer free shuttle service. However, shuttle wait times and operating methods vary by lot, so it’s important to plan your travel schedule with enough buffer before your flight.

A Complete Breakdown of Centrair Official Parking Rates

Centrair’s official parking lot has a somewhat more complex rate structure compared to other airports. Here are the key points to understand before using it.

Regular Season Rates

• The first hour after entry is free; after that, ¥400 per hour
• Maximum daily (24-hour) rate: ¥1,800

Peak Season Rates (Obon, New Year’s, Golden Week, three-day weekends, etc.)

• ¥400/hour for the first 2 hours, ¥500/hour after 2 hours (free exit within 30 minutes)
• Maximum daily rate: ¥3,000

During peak season, the maximum daily rate is about 1.7 times higher than during the regular season, making it more important to compare with private parking lots when traveling during holiday periods.

Watch Out for the Day-6 Surcharge

At Centrair’s official parking lot, an additional ¥1,000/day is charged from day 6 onward, regardless of season. For business trips or vacations lasting a week or longer, this surcharge can significantly affect the total cost, so it’s worth comparing against the long-term discounts offered by private parking lots.

Reservation Fee

If you use the web reservation system, a separate ¥1,000 reservation fee is required in addition to the parking fee (reservations can be made starting 12 weeks before your intended start date). Reserving is a good idea during busy periods when you want to guarantee a spot, but it’s a cost that’s easy to overlook.

Discount for Persons with Disabilities

Presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or similar document qualifies you for a 50% discount on parking fees (excluding commercial and large vehicles). You’ll need to complete the paperwork at a service counter such as the Access Plaza before paying.

Payment Methods

Cash, various credit cards, and e-money are accepted, but QR code payments are not available.

How Much Cheaper Are Private Parking Lots Than the Official One?

Among the private parking lots, Airport Jumbo Parking publishes rate comparison data on its official website, which is very informative.

Rate Comparison Published by Airport Jumbo Parking (4 Nights/5 Days, Off-Season)

Item	Centrair Official Parking	Airport Jumbo Parking
Parking reservation fee	¥1,000	¥0
Parking fee for 4 nights/5 days	¥8,000	¥5,500
Highway toll difference (Tokoname IC to Rinku IC)	¥200	¥0
Centrair Ohashi Bridge toll (one way)	¥360	¥0
Gasoline (approx. 20km round trip, estimated)	¥300	¥0
Total	¥9,860	¥5,500

According to this comparison data, you save up to ¥4,360 over 4 nights/5 days. Airport Jumbo Parking is located just 10 seconds straight from the Tokoname IC exit and offers a free shuttle to Centrair (about 10 minutes), meaning you effectively avoid highway tolls, bridge tolls, and gas costs.

NIWA Parking Is Also in the Low-Price Range

NIWA Parking advertises a clearly low standard rate of ¥800/day, with a capacity of 140 vehicles, about 10 minutes to the airport, and a free shuttle. It also offers discounts for simultaneous two-vehicle entry/exit and special discounts limited to return flights.

A common benefit shared by all the private parking lots is that none of them require the official lot’s ¥1,000 reservation fee.

Recommended Parking Lots by Purpose

For Those Who Prioritize Low Cost Above All

NIWA Parking’s standard rate of ¥800/day is clearly the lowest among those compared. Since capacity is limited to 140 vehicles, it’s a good idea to book early during busy periods.

For Those Who Want Both Cost Savings and Peace of Mind

Airport Jumbo Parking offers not only low rates but also 24-hour Secom monitoring, damage insurance coverage, and a waiting room that can be used even in bad weather — a good fit for those who value peace of mind as well as price.

For Those Parking Long-Term

Since the official parking lot adds a ¥1,000/day surcharge from day 6 onward, private parking lots tend to be more cost-effective in total for stays of a week or longer. Be sure to check each company’s long-term rates in advance.

For Those Who Want a Guaranteed Spot Even During Busy Periods

Times Centrair Airport East No. 2 uses an advance reservation system (reservation fee ¥1,100) and allows continuous parking for up to 10 days (240 hours). It’s a solid option for periods when congestion is expected, such as events or holidays.

For Those Traveling by Large Vehicle or Bus

NIWA Parking also accommodates large buses. Many parking lots have vehicle size restrictions (Times, for example, limits vehicles to 5m in length, 1.9m in width, and 2.1m in height), so be sure to check the vehicle restrictions in advance.

For Those Who Don’t Want to Drive

If you’d simply rather not drive to the airport at all, NearMe, introduced in the next section, is also worth considering.

Should You Even Use a Parking Lot? The “NearMe” Option

Before comparing parking lots, it’s worth reconsidering the assumption that you need to drive your own car to the airport in the first place.

What Is NearMe?

NearMe is a flat-rate shuttle service that takes you directly from a designated location, such as your home or hotel, to the airport. It has served over 1.45 million cumulative bookings, with a rider satisfaction rating of 4.6/5.0 (based on results from October 2019 to May 2025). Chubu Centrair International Airport (Centrair) is included in its service area, alongside airports such as Haneda, Narita, Kansai, Itami, New Chitose, and Naha.

There are two service types:

• Shared ride (ride-sharing): For Chubu Centrair International Airport routes, from ¥3,980 per person. By sharing the ride with other passengers, you save up to 80% compared to a regular taxi (Haneda Airport is available from ¥1,980 per person!)
• Private ride (flat-rate chartered car): For Chubu Centrair International Airport routes, from ¥12,280 per vehicle. This plan lets you travel with just your group or family, without sharing with other passengers.

Both are advance-reservation, flat-rate services offering door-to-door transport, so there’s no need to carry luggage or transfer between vehicles. Rides are operated by drivers from partner operating companies holding a Class 2 driver’s license, so this is not an unlicensed taxi service. Operations comply with relevant regulations, so you can ride with peace of mind.

Cost Comparison: Parking vs. NearMe

When you park your car at a parking lot, you also need to factor in costs such as “gas and highway tolls from home to the parking lot” and “shuttle wait time from the parking lot to Centrair.”

For Centrair, the following rates and travel times have been published for the Nagoya Station ⇔ Chubu Centrair International Airport route.

Mode of Transport	Approximate Fare	Travel Time	Notes
NearMe (shared ride)	About ¥4,480	From about 40 min	Includes highway tolls, door-to-door
Limousine bus	About ¥1,500	From about 55 min	Includes travel to/from the bus stop and wait time
Taxi	About ¥20,950	From about 40 min	Relatively expensive for 1–3 people; pickup and highway fees separate
Private car	About ¥4,760	From about 40 min	Pickup and highway fees separate; risk of a full parking lot

Additionally, rates by pickup/drop-off area are as follows (per-person price for shared rides):

Pickup/Drop-off Area	NearMe	Reference Taxi Price
Nagoya City (Minato, Minami, Midori, Atsuta, Mizuho, Naka, Showa, Tempaku wards), Toyoake City, Kariya City	From ¥3,980	From ¥9,000
Nagoya City (Nakagawa, Nakamura, Nishi, Kita, Higashi, Chikusa, Moriyama, Meito wards), Togo Town, Nisshin City, Nagakute City, Owariasahi City	From ¥4,480	From ¥13,000
Toyota City (excluding some areas)	From ¥4,980	From ¥14,000

As this comparison shows, NearMe costs less than half of a taxi, and is roughly comparable in price to driving your own car (including highway tolls and pickup fees). Taxis in particular become significantly more expensive for groups of 1–3 people, so the smaller your group, the greater NearMe’s cost advantage. And the longer your trip — say, 3 nights/4 days — the bigger NearMe’s relative savings become, since you avoid parking fees and the day-6 surcharge entirely.

Ways to Save Even More

• Early-bird discount: Book 14 days or more in advance for a discounted price
• Shared-ride discount: Discounted pricing when there are other passengers, or when conditions (date/time and route) make it easy to find a match
• Group discount: Up to about 70% off per person as your group size increases
• Children’s fares are half the adult price; infants ride free
• One suitcase is free; an extra ¥1,000 per additional large item of luggage
• Shared rides earn ANA, JAL, or Starflyer miles
• Full refund guarantee in case of flight delay

Who Is NearMe a Good Fit For?

• People who feel anxious about driving, or simply don’t want to drive
• People worried about the risk of a parking lot being full on the day of travel
• People whose home is far from Centrair, where gas, highway tolls, and bridge tolls add up
• People who plan to drink before departure or after arrival
• People with a lot of luggage, such as suitcases, for whom moving from a parking lot is a hassle
• People traveling to the airport with family or friends
• People taking early-morning or late-night flights (some private parking lots charge extra for early-morning shuttles or don’t offer late-night shuttle service)

Notes on Reservation Methods and Cancellation Policies

Both official and private parking lots at Centrair have different reservation systems and cancellation policies, so it’s important to check before using one.

• Official parking lot: Web reservations can be made starting 12 weeks before your intended start date. A ¥1,000 reservation fee is added separately to the parking fee.
• Times Centrair Airport East No. 2: Reservations are accepted from 3 months in advance up to 5:00 PM the day before. Cancellations are also due by 5:00 PM the day before; no refunds after that. If you haven’t checked in within 5 hours of your reservation start time, the reservation is automatically cancelled (no refund). If your flight is cancelled, you can receive a refund by contacting them within 10 days of the original departure date.
• Airport Jumbo Parking: Priority given to reservations, generally made by the day before (for early-morning shuttle requests, phone reservations are needed at least 3 days in advance).
• NIWA Parking: Reservations for the day before or the day of are accepted by phone only.

All of these lots carry the risk of road closures due to bad weather (on roads such as the Chita Peninsula Road, Centrair Line, or Centrair Ohashi Bridge), so it’s a good idea to check road conditions in advance on the day of travel.

Be sure to check NearMe’s cancellation policy as well before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Which is cheaper for Centrair parking — official or private?

A. According to data published by Airport Jumbo Parking, you can save up to ¥4,360 over 4 nights/5 days compared to the official lot. When you factor in highway tolls, the Centrair Ohashi Bridge toll, gasoline, and reservation fees, private parking lots are often more cost-effective in total.

Q. What is the day-6 surcharge?

A. At Centrair’s official parking lot, an additional ¥1,000/day is charged from day 6 onward, regardless of season. For long-term parking, it’s important to compare with private parking lots.

Q. Can I make a same-day reservation?

A. It depends on the parking lot. NIWA Parking and Airport Jumbo Parking accept same-day or day-before phone reservations, but Times requires a reservation by 5:00 PM the day before.

Q. If my flight is cancelled, will I get my reservation fee back?

A. At Times Centrair Airport East No. 2, you can get your reservation fee refunded if you contact them within 10 days of the cancelled flight’s departure date. Other companies require individual confirmation.

Q. Parking lot or NearMe — which is ultimately the better deal?

A. NearMe offers flat-rate pricing between Nagoya Station and Centrair, starting from about ¥4,480 for a shared ride or ¥12,280 for a private ride. That’s less than half the cost of a taxi for the same route (about ¥20,950), and roughly on par with driving your own car (about ¥4,760 including highway tolls). When you factor in the parking lot’s reservation fee, the day-6 surcharge, highway tolls, and the Centrair Ohashi Bridge toll, NearMe’s overall cost advantage grows the longer your trip is. On the other hand, if your home is very close to Centrair, or if splitting the parking fee among family members makes it cheaper per person, a parking lot may sometimes be more economical. Since early-bird and group discounts can make NearMe even cheaper, it’s a good idea to compare quotes for both once your travel dates are set.

Summary: So Which One Should You Choose?

• If you prioritize low cost above all → NIWA Parking (from ¥800/day)
• If you want both cost savings and peace of mind → Airport Jumbo Parking (free shuttle, 24-hour Secom monitoring)
• If you want a guaranteed spot even during busy periods → Times Centrair Airport East No. 2 (advance reservation required)
• If you prioritize the convenience of being directly connected to the airport → Centrair Official Parking
• If you don’t want to drive, or your home is far from Centrair → A shuttle service like NearMe (even more affordable and hassle-free with early-bird and group discounts.)

Choose the transportation option that best fits your trip length, distance from home, and amount of luggage.