Andrew's Airport Parking

What Andrew's Airport Parking does

Andrew's Airport Parking is Australia's largest off-airport parking operator, founded in 1997 by Andrew Shanahan with 50 spaces in Tullamarine and now operating approximately 6,000 parking spaces across three locations near Melbourne Tullamarine (10 acres, headquarters), Brisbane (7-9 acres, opened 2006), and Adelaide (opened 2014). The company serves individual leisure and business travelers with a valet parking model, on-demand shuttle transfers running up to six buses concurrently, and approximately 1,000 daily transfers to airport terminals and cruise ports (Station Pier in Melbourne, Portside Wharf and Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, Outer Harbor in Adelaide). Ancillary services include multi-tier car cleaning ($55-$295), arranged car servicing and mechanical repairs, long-term storage for caravans/boats/motorhomes, and Big Boy Car Rentals, a wholly-owned car-rental subsidiary launched in 2021 from $42/day.

Revenue is generated primarily through daily and multi-day parking fees (Melbourne outdoor day 1 $26, Melbourne undercover long-term $175 for 10 days to $355 for 15 days; Brisbane and Adelaide similarly tiered) using a unit pricing model with pay-as-you-go billing and dynamic adjustment during peak periods. A free tiered membership program (Silver 0-3 stays/year, Gold 4-6 with 10% discount, Platinum 7+ with 15% discount, $20 credit every fifth stay) supports retention, supplemented by specialized Miners Member (FIFO workers, no annual fee, locked rates, guaranteed parking) and Company FBT Membership (ATO-authorized Fringe Benefits Tax deductibility for corporate fleets). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via web and 24/7 call centers, with a B2B travel-agent portal that also services sister businesses Busy Beaver Airport Parking and Gateway Parking. Motoring-club partnerships (RACV, RACQ, RAA, RACT, RAC) and car-rental partners (Ace, Apex, Jucy, Bargain) extend the acquisition funnel. The business is privately held by founder Andrew Shanahan, operating through three state-level entities (Shanahan Freight Services P/L variants in VIC, QLD, SA), with no external institutional capital and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Andrew's Airport Parking

Legal name

Shanahan Freight Services P/L trading as Andrews Airport Parking

Website

https://andrewsairportpark.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andrew's Airport Parking is Australia's largest off-airport parking operator, founded in 1997, operating 6,000+ parking spaces and 1,000+ daily shuttle transfers at Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide airports for individual leisure and business travelers, with ancillary car cleaning, servicing, and Big Boy Car Rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Parking Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (81293), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Parking Lots and Garages (812930), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Parking, Ground Access & Landside Mobility (THABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Street Parking Facilities Operations (Garages, Lots, Park-and-Ride) (TLAJAIAB), Airport Parking Shuttle Operators (THAIAFAD), Off-Airport / Neighborhood Car Rental (THADAAAB)

Keywords

• Airport parking services
• Valet parking facilities
• Shuttle bus transfers
• Vehicle storage solutions
• Off-airport parking network

Headquarters

HQ city

Meadows

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airport Parking Fees: The primary revenue stream is daily parking fees charged to customers for vehicle storage at off-airport parking facilities near major Australian airports (Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide). Fees vary by duration (short-term vs long-term), parking type (undercover vs outdoor), and dynamic pricing.
2. Car Cleaning Services: Additional revenue from car cleaning services offered while customers are traveling. Services include outside wash, inside clean, full clean, hand polish, steam clean, and deluxe packages. Pricing ranges from $55-$295 depending on service and vehicle type.
3. Car Servicing and Repairs: Revenue from arranging car servicing, repairs, and mechanical work through third-party mechanics while customers are away. Includes A Service, B Service, log book services, and mechanical repairs at competitive rates.
4. Big Boy Car Rentals: In 2021, Andrew's launched Big Boy Car Rentals as a related business operating from Melbourne and Brisbane locations. Car rental provides additional revenue stream from the existing customer base, with rentals from $42 per day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andrew's Airport Parking operates secure off-airport valet parking facilities near Melbourne Tullamarine, Brisbane, and Adelaide airports, offering daily parking with complimentary on-demand shuttle bus transfers to and from terminals. The core service includes undercover and outdoor parking options for short-term and long-term stays, with a valet model where staff park vehicles in allocated spaces so customers do not need to remember where their car is located. Ancillary revenue services include car cleaning, car servicing, long-term vehicle storage, cruise parking with port transfers, and Big Boy Car Rentals.

Product overview

Andrew's Airport Parking operates as Australia's largest off-airport parking provider offering valet parking services across three major Australian airports (Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide). The core service combines secure parking with complimentary shuttle transfers and valet vehicle collection. The company has expanded into complementary services including Big Boy Car Rentals (launched 2021), car cleaning, car servicing, cruise parking, and long-term vehicle storage. Additional offerings include membership programs (Andrew's Member, Miners Member, and Company FBT Membership) that provide discounted rates, guaranteed parking, and priority collection. The Travel Agent Portal enables travel agents to manage bookings. All services operate under the 'good old-fashioned service' brand philosophy established since 1997.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big Boy Car Rentals: Car rental business operating from Andrew's facilities in Melbourne and Brisbane since 2021. Offers small to medium modern vehicles from $42 per day with simple rental process.

Products and services

• Andrew's Airport Parking (Off-Airport Valet Parking) Secure valet parking service at off-airport facilities near Melbourne Tullamarine, Brisbane, and Adelaide airports, offering undercover and outdoor short-term and long-term parking options with complimentary shuttle bus transfers to and from airport terminals. Australia and travelers needing vehicle storage during air travel.
• Big Boy Car Rentals Car rental service operating from Andrew's Melbourne and Brisbane facilities, offering small to medium modern vehicles from $42/day with simple booking: pick car type, pick insurance level, and drive. Targets travelers needing vehicles upon arrival at their destination.
• Cruise Parking and Port Transfers

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000,000+ happy customers served since 1997
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Boy Car RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Related business launched in 2021 operating car rental from Andrew's Melbourne and Brisbane locations. Operates under the same service standards and facilities, offering rentals from $42/day.
• RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRACV is a motoring club partner. RACV members may receive preferential rates or referrals for Andrew's Airport Parking services.
• RACQ (Royal Automobile Club of Queensland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRACQ is a motoring club partner for the Brisbane location. RACQ members may receive preferential rates or referrals.
• RAA (Royal Automobile Association South Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAA is a motoring club partner for the Adelaide location, providing referrals to members.
• RACT (RoyalAutomobile Club of Tasmania)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRACT is a motoring club partner providing referrals to Andrew's Airport Parking services.
• RAC (RoyalAutomobile Club Western Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAC is a motoring club partner providing referrals to Andrew's Airport Parking services.
• Ace Car RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partner listed on Andrew's Preferred Partners page, offering discounts or referrals to Andrew's customers.
• Apex Car RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partner listed on Andrew's Preferred Partners page, offering discounts or referrals to Andrew's customers.
• Jucy RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental partner listed on Andrew's Preferred Partners page, offering discounts or referrals to Andrew's customers.
• Bargain Car RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBudget car rental partner listed on Andrew's Preferred Partners page.
• Busy Beaver Airport ParkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister parking business in Melbourne. Andrew's Members can park at Busy Beaver with stays counting toward Andrew's loyalty credits.
• Gateway ParkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister parking business accessible through the Travel Agent Portal. Cross-location referrals and booking system integration.
• Flinders PortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlinders Ports operates Outer Harbor cruise terminal in Adelaide. Andrew's is an approved partner providing cruise parking and transfers to/from Outer Harbor.
• SA TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrew's Airport Parking is an approved partner of SA Tourism, recommended for cruise and airport parking services in Adelaide.
• RSM (Accounting Firm)minorOthersListed as preferred partner, likely providing accounting and advisory services.
• Variety - The Children's CharityminorOthersCharity partner supported through toy bus sales and participation in the annual Variety Club Bash. Raised over $40,000 in 2024.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Parking Spot: US-based off-airport parking operator at major hub airports with complimentary shuttle transfers, valet service, and loyalty program. Closest structural analog to Andrew's multi-location valet-plus-shuttle model at scale.
• LookingGlass Airport Parking: UK-based airport parking comparison and valet service platform serving multiple UK airports. Comparable multi-airport reach, valet service offering, and direct-to-consumer booking model.
• Secure Parking: Australian parking operator with significant airport-adjacent presence. Operates comparable off-airport and CBD parking assets and competes for the same corporate and traveler customer base as Andrew's.
• WallyPark: Major US off-airport parking operator offering valet and self-park with shuttle transfers near major airports. Directly comparable in operating model, ancillary services (car wash, detailing), and loyalty mechanics.
• Blue Valet: European airport valet parking operator with meet-and-greet service across France and expanding internationally. Highly comparable valet-centric business model serving leisure and business travelers at airports.

Broad incumbents

• Ace Parking: Large US-based parking management and operating company with significant airport and hospitality parking exposure. Larger and more diversified than Andrew's but shares the off-airport parking operating model.
• Care Park: Australian and New Zealand parking operator with diversified commercial and airport-related parking assets. Larger and more diversified than Andrew's, providing competitive overlap in Australian airport catchment areas.
• Q-Park: European parking operator managing thousands of off-street facilities including airport-related sites. Broader geographic and category footprint, but directly comparable in operational model for off-airport parking infrastructure.
• Wilson Parking: One of Australia's largest parking operators with broad commercial and airport-area footprint. Larger and more diversified than Andrew's, but directly overlaps on airport-related parking and competes for the same enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Park2Go: New Zealand's largest airport parking network operating at Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch with valet and shuttle service. Closest geographic peer serving trans-Tasman traveler demand with the same operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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