New Entebbe International Airport parking fees have been published by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and they will go into effect on November 1, 2024. As part of initiatives to improve airport amenities and the traveler experience through improved infrastructure and facilities, this is the first price adjustment in more than 15 years.New Entebbe International Airport parking fees have been published by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and they will go into effect on November 1, 2024. As part of initiatives to improve airport amenities and the traveler experience through improved infrastructure and facilities, this is the first price adjustment in more than 15 years.
The current parking prices, which have been in place since October 2009, are no longer sufficient to pay the growing expenses of maintaining and improving the airport’s parking facilities, according to a statement issued Monday by Vianney Mpuuga Luggya, UCAA’s Manager of Public Affairs.The current parking prices, which have been in place since October 2009, are no longer sufficient to pay the growing expenses of maintaining and improving the airport’s parking facilities, according to a statement issued Monday by Vianney Mpuuga Luggya, UCAA’s Manager of Public Affairs.
“The increase is required due to the established price structure and rising maintenance expenses. To ensure ongoing service and improved convenience for all airport customers, these tariffs must be updated on a regular basis, Luggya said.”The increase is required due to the established price structure and rising maintenance expenses. To ensure ongoing service and improved convenience for all airport customers, these tariffs must be updated on a regular basis, Luggya said.
Saloon cars and station wagons will pay UGX 5,000 for the first hour under the new tariffs, which are intended to accommodate both short-term and long-term parking needs. Vans and minibuses will pay UGX 8,000. Saloon cars and station wagons will pay UGX 5,000 for the first hour under the new tariffs, which are intended to accommodate both short-term and long-term parking needs. Vans and minibuses will pay UGX 8,000.
For the first hour, trucks, buses, trailers, and lorries will be charged UGX 10,000. All categories will be charged an extra 1,000 UGX for each additional hour. For the first hour, trucks, buses, trailers, and lorries will be charged UGX 10,000. All categories will be charged an extra 1,000 UGX for each additional hour.
The first day of long-term parking will cost UGX 30,000, and each additional day will cost UGX 10,000. However, a daily fee of UGX 200,000 will be applied to any vehicle kept for longer than 30 days in order to discourage prolonged stays. Airport patrons are advised by UCAA not to leave their vehicles in long-term parking for prolonged periods of time.The first day of long-term parking will cost UGX 30,000, and each additional day will cost UGX 10,000. However, a daily fee of UGX 200,000 will be applied to any vehicle kept for longer than 30 days in order to discourage prolonged stays. Airport patrons are advised by UCAA not to leave their vehicles in long-term parking for prolonged periods of time.
Both resident and non-resident users can now enjoy the updated monthly parking prices. Tiered rates will be available to airport staff and regular travelers, with fees for saloon vehicles ranging from UGX 60,000 to UGX 100,000 and for vans and minibuses from UGX 90,000 to UGX 120,000.Both resident and non-resident users can now enjoy the updated monthly parking prices. Tiered rates will be available to airport staff and regular travelers, with fees for saloon vehicles ranging from UGX 60,000 to UGX 100,000 and for vans and minibuses from UGX 90,000 to UGX 120,000.
Rates for non-residents will be higher; vans and minibuses can cost up to UGX 180,000, while trucks and lorries can cost up to UGX 240,000.Rates for non-residents will be higher; vans and minibuses can cost up to UGX 180,000, while trucks and lorries can cost up to UGX 240,000.
Rationale for the Increase
Luggya stressed that the fee changes are consistent with international norms. “Parking fees and airport admission are commonplace worldwide and are important sources of funding for upkeep and enhancement of parking infrastructure.Rationale for the Increase
Luggya stressed that the fee changes are consistent with international norms. “Parking fees and airport admission are commonplace worldwide and are important sources of funding for upkeep and enhancement of parking infrastructure.
These modifications at Entebbe will guarantee that visitors have a smoother and better parking experience and that the airport can keep offering top-notch services,” he said.
These modifications at Entebbe will guarantee that visitors have a smoother and better parking experience and that the airport can keep offering top-notch services,” he said.
As part of UCAA’s larger initiative to improve the amenities at Entebbe International Airport, the rates have been revised. This entails making several infrastructure improvements to improve not just the parking lots but also the whole traveler experience.
As part of UCAA’s larger initiative to improve the amenities at Entebbe International Airport, the rates have been revised. This entails making several infrastructure improvements to improve not just the parking lots but also the whole traveler experience.
