Revealed: Cheapest official airport parking in the UK
Planning your next holiday? We reveal which UK airports have the cheapest official parking options to help you decide which airport car park to book for your travels. Discover the typical transfer time to the terminal and the customer rating for each car park.
A closer look at the official airport parking
We've researched official airport parking options at 27 airports across the UK to find the cheapest official car park option which in most cases is the long-stay car park.
We define 'official' parking as car parks operated by the airport itself. We've listed the typical transfer times to the terminal and the car park ratings to give a complete picture.
- Cheapest official car parks
- Most expensive official car parks
- Longest transfer from official car parks
- Official UK airport parking by region
- How to find the best parking deals?
- Research data sources
Cheapest official airport parking in the UK
Edinburgh Airport offers the cheapest official airport parking option in the UK with the lowest price found of £34.99 for 7 days followed by Belfast airports and Aberdeen. The cheapest London airport is London Luton although the long-stay car park is a 10-minute transfer from the terminal.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Long stay | £34.99 | 12 min walk | 9 |
| Belfast International | Long stay | £47.88 | 6 min walk | n/a |
| Aberdeen | Long stay | £51.99 | 2 min bus | n/a |
| Belfast City | Long stay | £51.99 | 5-10 min walk | 8.4 |
| London Luton | Long stay | £52.99 | 10 min bus | 8.6 |
| Glasgow | Long stay | £54.99 | 7 min bus | n/a |
| Liverpool | Long stay | £55.99 | 2-4 min walk | 9 |
| East Midlands | Long stay 1 or 2 | £57.99 | 5-7 min bus | 8.9 |
| Bristol | Silver Zone | £59.00 | 7-9 min bus | 9 |
| London Stansted | Long stay | £59.99 | 15 min bus | 8.8 |
Most expensive official UK airport car parks
Below is a list of the most expensive UK airport parking options. Prices shown are the lowest found on the airport website for 7 days' parking over the next 12 months.
Leading the pack is London City Airport with a whopping £149.50 for 7 days' parking although the on-site car park is just a 2-minute walk from the terminal building. Southend Airport comes in second place with £113 for 7 days' parking.
London Heathrow is the most expensive main hub airport with prices slightly cheaper at the Terminal 4 long-stay car park. Transfer times to/from Heathrow vary depending on the terminal with all long-stay car parks requiring a bus transfer of between 7 and 20 minutes.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City | On-site | £149.50 | 2 min walk | 8.4 |
| Southend | Long stay | £113.00 | 3 min walk | n/a |
| London Heathrow | Long stay - T2 & T3 Long stay - T4 Long stay - T5 |
£107.30 £101.90 £107.30 |
10-20 min bus 10-15 min bus 7-10 min bus |
n/a |
| Bournemouth | Car park 2 | £88.00 | 5-7 min walk | 9 |
| Exeter | Car park 4 or 3 | £87.00 | 10-15 min walk | 8.8 |
| Birmingham | Car park 4, 5 or 7 | £79.99 | 3-15 min bus | 8.4 |
| Newcastle | Long stay | £79.99 | 10 min bus | 9.2 |
| Norwich | Long stay | £78.00 | 5-7 min walk | 7.8 |
| Leeds Bradford | Long stay | £76.00 | 2-3 min bus | 9 |
| Teesside | On-airport | £70.00 | 1 min walk | 8.9 |
Longest transfer from official airport car parks
Heathrow Airport has the longest transfer times from its official long-stay car parks to the terminals, with Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 taking the longest.
Transfer times to/from Birmingham Airport vary by car park and can be anything from 3 to 15 minutes to the terminal building. Official long-stay car parks at Stansted, Gatwick and Edinburgh are all up to 12 minutes away from the terminals.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow | Long stay - T2 & T3 Long stay - T4 Long stay - T5 |
£107.30 £101.90 £107.30 |
10-20 min bus 10-15 min bus 7-10 min bus |
n/a |
| Exeter | Car park 4 or 3 | £87.00 | 10-15 min walk | 8.8 |
| Birmingham | Car park 4, 5 or 7 | £79.99 | 3-15 min bus | 8.4 |
| London Stansted | Long stay | £59.99 | 15 min bus | 8.8 |
| London Gatwick | Long stay - North Long stay - South |
£70.00 £70.00 |
10-12 min bus 10-12 min bus |
n/a |
| Edinburgh | Long stay | £34.99 | 12 min walk | 9 |
| Newcastle | Long stay | £79.99 | 10 min bus | 9.2 |
| London Luton | Long stay | £52.99 | 10 min bus | 8.6 |
| Belfast City | Long stay | £51.99 | 5-10 min walk | 8.4 |
| Bristol | Silver Zone | £59.00 | 7-9 min bus | 9 |
Official airport parking by region
Below we've listed popular airports across the UK by region including London and the home nations, so you can compare official car parks, prices and transfer times at nearby airports.
London
Compare the cheapest official car parks at London airports including the typical price for 7 days' parking and published transfer times to the terminals.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City | On-site | £149.50 | 2 min walk | 8.4 |
| London Gatwick | Long stay - North Long stay - South |
£70.00 £70.00 |
10-12 min bus 10-12 min bus |
n/a |
| London Heathrow | Long stay - T2 & T3 Long stay - T4 Long stay - T5 |
£107.30 £101.90 £107.30 |
10-20 min bus 10-15 min bus 7-10 min bus |
n/a |
| London Luton | Long stay | £52.99 | 10 min bus | 8.6 |
| London Stansted | Long stay | £59.99 | 15 min bus | 8.8 |
England
Check out the cheapest official airport parking at airports across the UK (outside of the London area). In most cases, the cheapest parking option is the long-stay car park. In some smaller regional airports, even the long-stay car park is a short walk from the terminal.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Car park 4, 5 or 7 | £79.99 | 3-15 min bus | 8.4 |
| Bournemouth | Car park 2 | £88.00 | 5-7 min walk | 9 |
| Bristol | Silver Zone | £59.00 | 7-9 min bus | 9 |
| East Midlands | Long stay 1 or 2 | £57.99 | 5-7 min bus | 8.9 |
| Exeter | Car park 4 or 3 | £87.00 | 10-15 min walk | 8.8 |
| Humberside | Long stay 2, 3, or 4 | £60.00 | 3 min walk | 9.1 |
| Leeds Bradford | Long stay | £76.00 | 2-3 min bus | 9 |
| Liverpool | Long stay | £55.99 | 2-4 min walk | 9 |
| Manchester | Drop & Go | £65.99 | 2-5 min bus | 8.8 |
| Newcastle | Long stay | £79.99 | 10 min bus | 9.2 |
| Norwich | Long stay | £78.00 | 5-7 min walk | 7.8 |
| Southampton | Short stay | £62.99 | 2-4 min walk | 8 |
| Southend | Long stay | £113.00 | 3 min walk | n/a |
| Teesside | On-airport | £70.00 | 1 min walk | 8.9 |
Scotland
Browse the cheapest official car parking options at major airports across Scotland. Prices shown are representative of parking for 7 days while transfer times are based on documentation provided by the airports' websites.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Long stay | £51.99 | 2 min bus | n/a |
| Edinburgh | Long stay | £34.99 | 12 min walk | 9 |
| Glasgow | Long stay | £54.99 | 7 min bus | n/a |
| Glasgow Prestwick | Car park 3 | £68.00 | 5 min walk | n/a |
| Inverness | Long stay | £64.00 | 5 min walk | n/a |
Wales
Wales is served by only one major airport, Cardiff Airport, which offers domestic and international flights. The long-stay car park is the cheapest parking option available and is just a 6-7 minute walk to the terminal.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Long stay | £65.99 | 6-7-min min walk | 8.8 |
Northern Ireland
Belfast is served by two airports: Belfast City and Belfast International. Both airports offer long-stay car parks as the cheapest parking options and are short walks to the terminal buildings.
| Airport | Car park | Price (7 days) | Transfer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast City | Long stay | £51.99 | 5-10 min walk | 8.4 |
| Belfast International | Long stay | £47.88 | 6 min walk | n/a |
How to find the best airport parking deals
Airport parking is usually one of the last things you book before you travel, however, the best tip is to book early to secure the best price. As demand increases, prices go up, especially if you're booking parking at one of the busier airports.
Choosing a car park is always a trade-off between price and convenience. The closer car parks with the shortest transfer times to the terminals tend to be the most expensive options along with the meet & greet and valet services.
If you choose a park-and-ride car park it's worth checking the frequency of transfers to the terminal as well as the transfer time. As well as the official airport parking options there are also many third-party operators. Always book with reputable providers with ParkMark accreditation and high review scores.
Compare prices for different car parks and parking services across airport operators and parking providers for your travel dates. Look out for automatic discount codes and special offers on airport parking to further reduce prices.
There are sometimes additional charges like booking fees and short-stay car parking payments with meet & greet operators, so check for these hidden charges before you book. Some airports also have congestion charges and low-emission zones nearby, so check for these to avoid additional costs.
Research data sources
All prices and transfer times have been extracted from the official parking websites at UK airports. Information is subject to change and is published for guidance only. Car park ratings have been extracted from Holiday Extras as of July 2024.
Prices
Prices shown are based on parking for 7 days over the next 12 months and have been researched from official airport websites to find the typical cheapest official airport parking. Prices exclude any discounts available from operators and parking providers.
Transfer times
Transfer times have been extracted from official airport parking websites. Times have not been tested so should be used as a rough guide only.
Car park ratings
Car park ratings have been extracted from review scores from Holiday Extras in July 2024. The ratings are out of 10 with 10 = best and 1 = worst.
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