Traveling for 15 days or more? What to do with your car (street, garage or airport)
By Bandeira ParkPublished on 3 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; long-stay parking costs R$ 13,31/day from 7 days at Guarulhos or Viracopos (uncovered online, June 2026 price table) — with R$ 1.000.000 insurance and 24/7 monitoring.
Verified facts (checked in July 2026):
- 15 days at GRU/VCP: R$ 13,31/day (from 7 days, uncovered online) — June 2026 price table
- From 30 days: R$ 7,98/day
- 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 you still need a ride both ways |
| Long-stay parking | R$ 13,31/day (15 days, GRU/VCP online) | None: insurance and surveillance included |
What it really costs
With the tiered price table (June 2026, online booking, uncovered parking spot at GRU/VCP): R$ 13,31/day from 7 days · R$ 10,18/day from 17 days · R$ 7,98/day from 30 days. At Congonhas, from 7 days the rate is R$ 28,47/day (covered underground parking spot). From 30 days on, the lowest daily rate in the table applies; for longer stays, confirm with the call center. 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.
What if the trip runs past 30 days?
From 30 days on, the lowest daily rate in the table applies; for longer stays, confirm with the call center.
Read next: long-stay parking at Guarulhos and business trips: where to leave your car.
