Mcparking Germany Gmbh

What Mcparking Germany Gmbh does

McParking Germany GmbH is a privately held Berlin-based operator of an online bookable parking and shuttle platform serving 17 German airports, the Duisburg main railway station, and (as of 2023) cruise ports in Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile. Founded in 2004 by Kai Rixrath and managed by Dr Till Bunse, the company runs what it describes as the largest private airport parking facility in Berlin/Brandenburg — anchored by a ~2,000-space multi-storey car park at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), opened in June 2021 — together bringing total capacity near BER to approximately 3,000 spaces. The company's core offering combines an online booking and pre-payment flow with automated number plate recognition (ANPR) at entry/exit barriers, a free shuttle bus service (departing every 20 minutes from 02:40) to airport terminals, and 24/7 camera surveillance, positioning it as a lower-cost, automation-led alternative to on-airport parking.

Name

Mcparking Germany Gmbh

Legal name

McParking Germany GmbH

Website

https://mcparking.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

McParking Germany GmbH is a Berlin-based online booking platform for airport, train station, and cruise port parking with shuttle transfers, anchored by a 2,000-space flagship garage at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and ANPR-enabled automated entry for individual and corporate travelers across 17 German airports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Parking Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parking Asset Management & Facility Services (Cleaning, Security, Staffing, Maintenance) (TLAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Airport parking services
• Online parking booking
• Shuttle transfer service
• Long-term parking solutions
• Electric vehicle charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Airport Parking Fees: Core revenue from time-based parking fees at airport parking facilities. Customers pay per calendar day or part thereof. Prices vary by location, parking type (economy vs covered), and duration. Longer stays offer lower average daily rates.
2. Additional Services and Add-ons: Revenue from optional services including: e-charging service (€30 per charging session), XL parking for oversized vehicles (€20 one-time + €3/day), key deposit, cancellation protection (€5).
3. Shuttle and Transport Fees: Additional shuttle journeys beyond the free included transfer cost €10 per journey. Extra passengers beyond the 6th person incur €5 per person charge.
4. Extended Parking Fees: Fees for parking beyond booked duration: €10 for first day of overrun and €10 for each subsequent day.
5. Corporate/Long-term Parking: Permanent parking contracts for corporate customers and frequent travelers, offering reserved spaces with company labeling, unlimited use without prior reservation, and flexible terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McParking Germany GmbH operates an online bookable parking and shuttle service platform serving 17 airports, train stations, and cruise ports across Germany, with flagship operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The core offering combines reservable physical parking spaces with complimentary shuttle bus transfers to terminals and automated license plate recognition for barrier-free entry and exit, supported by an add-on portfolio including EV charging, XL parking for oversized vehicles, cancellation protection, and permanent corporate parking contracts.

Product overview

McParking Germany GmbH operates a multi-location airport and station parking booking platform serving 17 airports across Germany, with flagship operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The core offering consists of online reservation systems for airport parking (with shuttle transfers to terminals) and train station parking, powered by automated license plate recognition technology. The product portfolio includes the core parking booking platform plus add-on modules including e-charging services for electric vehicles, cancellation protection insurance, XL parking for oversized vehicles, key deposit storage, long-term parking packages, and permanent/corporate parking solutions. The company also offers a travel agency partner program. Technology integration includes license plate recognition for automated entry/exit, Apple Wallet digital tickets, and PAYONE payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Parking
• Station Parking
• e-Park (E-Mobility Charging)
• XL Parking
• Cancellation Protection
• Key Deposit
• Long-Term Parking at BER
• Permanent Parking at BER

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 out of 5 stars Google rating from 4,600+ reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heinemann Duty Free & Travel ValuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Heinemann Duty Free at BER airport. All McParking customers receive a 10% shopping voucher for Heinemann shops. Customers can also leave shopping at Heinemann and have McParking staff collect it for pickup upon return. Heinemann & Me loyalty program offers additional benefits including exclusive 6€ discount codes.
• Holidayextras / AirparksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party booking partnership for parking at partner airports including Dresden, Frankfurt Hahn, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, and Paderborn. McParking directs customers to Holidayextras for these locations.
• Contipark Parkgaragengesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for parking at Duisburg main railway station. Contipark operates the parking garage while McParking provides the booking platform and customer interface. Booking data, invoices, and vehicle license plates are processed through McParking systems.
• ADAC (German Automobile Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerADAC members receive €3 discount on parking bookings upon presentation of valid membership card at checkout.
• ServiPark Card (P-Card)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerServiPark Card holders receive €3 discount on parking bookings. Discount cannot be combined with other offers.
• BUF (Bundesverband unabhängiger Flughafen-Parkplatzbetreiber)minorOthersMcParking is a member of the Federal Association of Independent Airport Parking Operators.
• Travel Agency PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel agency partner program with dedicated login portal, simple booking channels, and attractive conditions. Travel agencies can book parking on behalf of clients with special agency rates.
• A10 CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping and dining partner located near BER airport. Cross-promotional relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ParkSleepFly: North American online aggregator for airport parking, hotel, and transfer packages. Highly comparable business model (online booking, shuttle transfer, partner network) but operates in the US/Canadian market rather than competing in Germany.
• Yellowbrick Parking: Australia-focused off-airport parking aggregator with a similar pre-book + shuttle value proposition. Same model and customer type but geographically distinct from McParking's core German footprint.

Emerging players

• EasyPark Group: Pan-European digital parking platform focused on on-street and city parking payments. Less overlap on dedicated airport off-site parking, but comparable as a tech-led parking aggregator increasingly extending into off-street and airport use cases.

Direct peers

• Contipark: German parking operator managing hundreds of garages and lots across Germany. Already McParking's operational partner at Duisburg main station — competing and cooperating in the same DACH parking market with overlapping B2B and B2C segments.
• Holiday Extras: UK-based travel extras marketplace selling airport parking, hotels, and transfers. Already a McParking channel partner (Dresden, Frankfurt Hahn, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Paderborn) and direct competitor at airports where it aggregates other off-airport operators.
• Airparks: UK's leading off-airport parking operator offering pre-booked parking with transfers at major British airports. Closely mirrors McParking's value proposition (online booking, shuttle transfer, lower price than on-airport) and is already a joint partner/competitor via Holidayextras distribution.
• TravelCar: European airport-parking and car-sharing platform active in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK. Same core proposition (booked parking near airports with optional car rental) and similar digital-first GTM, positioning it as a direct peer in the continental off-airport market.
• Parkdepot: German online platform aggregating airport parking options across multiple operators. Competes with McParking for the same online-traveler customer, particularly at airports where McParking does not own its own facility.

Broad incumbents

• Q-Park: Major European off-street parking operator with strong presence in Germany, Netherlands, and the UK. Has airport-relevant assets (e.g., Dusseldorf, Hamburg) but serves a wide mix of city-center, retail, and hospital parking — broader than McParking's airport-focused model.
• APCOA Parking Group: Europe's largest parking operator with thousands of facilities across airports and cities. Overlaps with McParking at German airports but operates a much broader portfolio including on-street parking management, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct off-airport specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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