Covered or uncovered airport parking spot: which one should you choose?
By Bandeira ParkPublished on 4 min read
The quick answer: at Guarulhos and Viracopos, the covered parking spot costs R$ 22,19/day online versus R$ 18,49 for the uncovered one (June 2026 table) — about 20% more — and it pays off mainly on stays of a week or longer, for cars with dark or new paint, and during hail season. What it does NOT change is security: cameras, license plate recognition, 24/7 patrols and the R$ 1.000.000 Tokio Marine insurance apply equally to every spot. The type of spot changes exposure to the weather, not the protection.
Verified facts (checked in July 2026):
- GRU/VCP online: R$ 18,49 (uncovered) vs R$ 22,19 (covered) — June 2026 table
- 7 days: R$ 93,17 vs R$ 111,79 — a total difference of R$ 18,62
- CGH: 100% covered (underground garage) — there is no uncovered option
- Identical security and R$ 1.000.000 insurance for both types of spot
- Full price table at bandeirapark.com.br/precos
What changes (and what doesn't)
Changes: direct sun on the paint, rain, hail and the car's interior temperature when you return. Doesn't change: monitoring, LPR, patrols, photographic check-in and the insurance coverage — identical for both types. In other words: the choice is about weather and cosmetic care, never about theft or robbery risk. The network's track record applies to every spot equally: zero thefts or robberies in more than 20 years of operation.
Covered vs uncovered prices (GRU and VCP)
Period | Uncovered online | Covered online |
|---|---|---|
1–6 days | R$ 18,49/day | R$ 22,19/day |
7–12 days | R$ 13,31/day (7d = R$ 93,17) | R$ 15,97/day (R$ 111,79) |
13–17 days | R$ 10,18/day | R$ 12,22/day |
18–30 days | R$ 7,98/day (30d = R$ 239,40) | R$ 9,58/day (R$ 287,40) |
June 2026 table, at the Guarulhos and Viracopos locations; walk-in prices and all tiers at /precos. At Congonhas, the question answers itself: the location is 100% covered, in the underground garage of a commercial building — every car is protected by default (R$ 32,54/day online).
Quick decision by profile
Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
Weekend (1–3 days) | Uncovered — the weather difference over 2 days rarely justifies it |
1 week | Covered for less than R$ 3/day more (R$ 15,97 vs R$ 13,31) |
15+ days | Covered — weeks of sun and rain add up; over 30 days, R$ 48 separate R$ 239,40 from R$ 287,40 |
New car, dark or with delicate paint | Covered, for any length of stay |
Other types of spot
Beyond covered and uncovered, Guarulhos offers the VIP Spot (Vaga VIP) (the valet attendant keeps the key and the car stays near the exit) and Lock & Keep Your Key (Tranca e Leve a Chave) (+20% on top of the rate — you keep the key, in a spot next to the front desk). And there's valet at the boarding gate, explained in how valet works at the 3 airports.
At the Tietê Bus Terminal, the location's own table is also progressive, with online daily rates from R$ 18,49 (June 2026 table) — check the available spot types when booking. At any location, the type of spot is chosen right in the online booking flow, along with your dates, and payment accepts PIX, Visa and Mastercard, with up to 12 interest-free installments on your card.
Frequently asked questions
Is the uncovered spot less safe?
No. Cameras, license plate reading, 24/7 patrols and the R$ 1.000.000 Tokio Marine insurance apply to every spot — the only difference is exposure to sun and rain.
Does Congonhas have uncovered spots?
No. The CGH location is 100% covered, in the underground garage of a commercial building.
For 1 week at Viracopos, is covered worth it?
For stays of a week or longer, yes: it's R$ 15,97/day (7 days, online) versus R$ 13,31 for the uncovered spot — protection from sun and rain for less than R$ 3 more per day.
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