If there’s one thing most of us know about driving to the airport, it’s that leaving your car there is EXPENSIVE. After a few days away, the parking bill alone can feel like you’ve paid for your car to go on holiday too.

Thankfully, catching a ferry from Berjaya Waterfront for a Batam holiday doesn’t have to come with cost-saving measures like booking a Grab or asking your best friend to drive you there. You can confidently park your car in a covered parking area for just RM5 a day.

The catch? You need to know where to go.

When you drive past the archway at the entrance, it’s quite natural to head to the open-air parking on the right. After all, it’s the first car park you see. 

However, these are meant for short-term parking, like if you’re seeing someone off and don’t want to spend time driving up ramps. Parking in Zones D and E is capped at RM15 per day, with charges depending on your entry time and duration.

If you’re parking long term, you should take a left turn at the arch instead. This takes you to Zone A, the indoor multi-storey car park, where parking costs RM5 per entry per day. 

Just keep an eye out for the marker circled in the image above when you enter.

The open-air bays in Zones B and C also offer parking at RM5 per day. But if you’re heading off for a few days, Zone A makes sure you’re not returning to an oven or a dust-covered car.

Zone A (Open-air car park) 

Per entry per day RM5

Zone B/C (Multi-storey car park)

1st hour RM1,

Each subsequent hour RM1,

Max per day RM5

Zone D (Open-air car park)

6:00am - 6:00pm per entry RM8

6:00pm - 6:00am per entry RM15

Max per day RM15

Zone E (Open-air car park)

First 3 hours RM5, charges after 3 hours are as follows:

6:00am - 6:00pm per entry RM8

6:00pm - 6:00am per entry RM15

Max per day RM1

Note: Charges for a new parking day apply from 6:00am.

Much like everywhere else, all parking zones are completely cashless. Just tap your debit/credit card or Touch n’ Go card to pay, and be on your merry way. If you need to reload your TnG card, kiosks are available at the front entrance and at the hotel. 

Also, don’t forget to snap a picture of your parking bay number and floor. Relying on memory may work at a mall, but things will start getting hazy after a few days of fun in the sun.

There’s one more thing to remember before driving out: Berjaya Waterfront is within a duty-free zone, so you may encounter Customs checks when leaving.

Keep your shopping receipts accessible and follow officers’ instructions if your vehicle or purchases are inspected.

Don’t assume that goods bought duty-free can automatically be taken out - the most common mistake many people make is not actually spending enough time in Batam. According to the Customs Duties (Exemption) Order, you need to spend at least 72 hours (3 full days) overseas in order to bring duty-free goods out of a duty-free zone, subject to item limits and other conditions. 

Click here to learn more duty-free tips

But on the bright side - yes, there are four amazing duty-free concept stores in Berjaya Waterfront. Each store offers a separate experience, from candies and chocolates to perfumes, and spirits.

Parking might not be the most exciting part of your itinerary, but getting it right means one less thing to think about when your holiday begins.

For just RM5 a day, you can leave your car under cover at Berjaya Waterfront and set sail for Batam or Bintan. Affordable, simple, and sheltered - you might say that it’s a walk in the park.