Traveling for 15 days or more? What to do with your car (street, garage or airport)
By Bandeira ParkPublished on 4 min read
Fifteen days away and a car to deal with: the real options are three — the street, a relative's garage or long-stay parking. The short answer: the street gives you zero coverage, the borrowed garage charges you in favors and neither one looks after a parked car; long-stay parking costs about R$ 152,70 for 15 days at Guarulhos or Viracopos (R$ 10,18/day, uncovered online, June 2026 price table) — with R$ 1.000.000 insurance, 24/7 monitoring and preventive maintenance included.
Verified facts (checked in July 2026):
- 15 days at GRU/VCP: ≈ R$ 152,70 (R$ 10,18/day, 13–17-day tier, online) — June 2026 price table
- 30 days: R$ 239,40 (R$ 7,98/day) · 31+ days: on request
- Preventive maintenance included: engine, tires and battery checked
- R$ 1.000.000 Tokio Marine insurance per vehicle · zero thefts in 20+ years
- Full price table at bandeirapark.com.br/precos
The three options (and each one's problem)
Option | Cost | The problem |
|---|---|---|
Street | "Free" | No insurance, no cameras; theft, weather, São Paulo's rodízio plate restriction and fines all on you; a dead battery when you return |
A relative's garage | One big favor | Solves the shelter, but nobody starts the engine or calibrates the tires — and you still need a ride both ways |
Long-stay parking | ≈ R$ 10/day (15 days, GRU/VCP online) | None: insurance, surveillance and maintenance included |
What happens to a car parked for 15 days
A battery that drains on its own, tires that lose pressure and develop flat spots, paint under sun and rain. On the street or in a borrowed garage, you find all of that out when you get back, bags in hand. At Bandeira Park GRU and VCP, preventive maintenance is part of every long stay: the team starts the engine, calibrates the tires, checks the battery charge — and fills the tank on request.
What it really costs
With the tiered price table (June 2026, online booking, uncovered parking spot at GRU/VCP): 15 days ≈ R$ 152,70 · 17 days = R$ 173,06 · 30 days = R$ 239,40. At Congonhas, the 13–17-day tier runs R$ 21,77/day (covered underground parking spot). For 31 days or more, special pricing on request. All amounts on our prices page.
Security: what the street doesn't give you
R$ 1.000.000 Tokio Marine insurance per vehicle against theft, robbery and damage; infrared cameras with continuous recording; license plate recognition; 24/7 patrols; a photo-documented check-in recording the car's condition. The track record: zero thefts or robberies in more than 20 years of operation. The full analysis is in is it safe to leave your car at the airport parking lot?
How to book for a long stay
Book online at bandeirapark.online choosing your actual travel dates — landing in the right day tier is what unlocks the lower daily rate. The booking guarantees your spot and the online price.
For payment, PIX, Visa and Mastercard with up to 12 interest-free installments on your card; if your plans change, canceling 3 or more days in advance refunds 90% of the amount. And there's a bonus if you travel more than once a year: stays count toward Clube Bandeira — every 5, the 6th is free, with credit valid across GRU, CGH and VCP.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just leave my car on the street for 15 days?
You can, but with zero coverage: theft, damage, weather and fines are all on you. In a long-stay parking lot, the vehicle is monitored 24/7 and covered by R$ 1.000.000 insurance.
Will the car start after sitting for 15 days?
At Bandeira Park, yes: preventive maintenance is included — the team starts the engine, calibrates the tires and checks the battery charge while you travel.
What if the trip runs past 30 days?
From 31 days on there is special long-stay pricing, on request.
Read next: long-stay parking at Guarulhos and business trips: where to leave your car.
