OFF-site airport parking operators say they are going to be driven out of business after copping an incredible 3000 per cent increase in fees by Gold Coast Airport.

Companies now pay a flat fee of $2050 annually to the airport but from July 1 that could rise to $65,000 a year for some, Lucy Ardern from the Gold Coast Bulletin reports.

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The hike could cause some businesses to close their doors while others will increase their charges or lay-off staff and cut the frequency of their airport service — meaning increased waits for customers.

Off-site parking charges for long-term stays start at $5.50 a day, while the airport has a minimum daily charge of $12 and charges as much as $30 a day for a premium covered service.

Gold Coast Airport chief operating officer David Collins argued the new system would be fairer.

He said some companies were paying just 20c a visit now compared to the $4 or $8 that others were being charged.

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