The cheapest car parks at Aberdeen
The airport's Long Stay is the cheapest product we sell at Aberdeen, followed by the two Express car parks.
Unusually, the official car park is also the cheapest. There is no big off-airport saving at Aberdeen, which is worth knowing before you spend time looking.
Prices compared
Every product on our Aberdeen list, cheapest first.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | 8 days | Each day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Long Stay | £66.99 | £46.89 | £5.86 |
| APH Express | £74.09 | £51.86 | £6.48 |
| Airparks Express | £74.87 | £52.41 | £6.55 |
| Official Short Stay | £77.99 | £54.59 | £6.82 |
| APH Express Charge & Go | £119.99 | £83.99 | £10.50 |
Sample eight-day prices. Search at the top for your dates.
Per day
Per day, the spread from cheapest to Short Stay is small.
| Product | Per day | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Official Long Stay | £5.86 | Bus, under 5 min |
| APH Express | £6.48 | Walk, 5 min |
| Airparks Express | £6.55 | Walk, 5 min |
| Official Short Stay | £6.82 | Walk, 2 min |
What you trade
At Aberdeen, the cheapest option costs you a short bus ride, nothing more.
You keep your keys at Long Stay, the bus takes under five minutes, and the car park is run by the airport. The Express car parks swap the bus for a walk at a small premium. Our Aberdeen park and ride page compares the car parks side by side.
Offshore rates
Offshore workers pay a special daily rate at Long Stay or Park and Depart.
No booking is needed; validate on return. For crews on long rotations, it can be cheaper than pre-booking. See our Aberdeen offshore parking page.
Free drop-off
Long Stay is free for up to an hour for drop-offs.
The cheapest way to see someone off is no parking at all. See our Aberdeen drop-off and pick-up page.
Avoiding turn-up rates
Turn-up prices are much higher than pre-booked ones.
The airport says pre-booking saves up to 60%. Short Stay's turn-up charges run up to £60 per entry.
Book early
Prices rise as dates fill.
Monday mornings and school holidays are busiest. Book as soon as your flights are fixed.
Cheap and secure
The airport says its car parks hold the Police Scotland Safe Car Park Award, with CCTV and regular patrols.
The Express operators describe CCTV, fencing and floodlighting at their site.
Five ways to pay less
Small choices lower the bill.
- Choose Long Stay. The cheapest product.
- Pre-book. Up to 80% below the drive-up rate.
- Book early. Before prices rise.
- Offshore? Use the rate. No booking needed.
- Drop off free. An hour at Long Stay.
Our view
Aberdeen is cheap to park at, and the airport's own Long Stay is the best value.
A week in Long Stay costs less than many UK airports charge for a few days. The Express car parks are a good alternative for anyone who would rather walk.
Cheap parking for families
For families, the cheapest option is also a comfortable one at Aberdeen.
Long Stay's bus is short and free, and you keep your keys. With young children, allow a little extra time for loading at each end.
Short trips on a budget
For a night or two, Short Stay costs little more.
The daily difference between Long Stay and Short Stay is small, so for a short trip the two-minute walk may be worth it.
When the Express car parks win
For travellers who would rather walk than wait for a bus.
APH and Airparks Express cost a little more than Long Stay and let you walk to the terminal in about five minutes, with staff on site around the clock.
How to book the cheapest option
Search your dates and sort by price.
The search at the top lists every product. Check the notes for transfer and keys before paying, and make sure the registration is right.
Aberdeen against other airports
Aberdeen is one of the cheaper UK airports to park at.
A week in Long Stay costs less than many larger airports charge for a few days in their budget car parks.
Cheap parking in winter
The cheapest option is outdoors, so plan for the weather.
Long Stay and the Express car parks are open-air. Short Stay, mostly undercover, costs a little more and saves clearing frost after a late flight. For a week in January, that may be worth the difference.
Cheap parking for electric cars
The airport's chargers are pay as you go at 55p per kWh.
Charging in Short Stay or Priority is cheaper than paying for an all-in charging product, if a space is free. APH Charge & Go includes charging for a higher price.
Off-peak dates
The same car park costs less outside school holidays.
When dates are flexible, travelling outside half-terms and the summer holidays lowers the parking bill as well as the fares.
In short
Long Stay, booked early, is the cheapest way to park at Aberdeen.
Everything else costs a little more for a shorter walk or an extra service. That makes Aberdeen one of the easiest airports in the UK to park at on a budget.
About Dyce and the airport
Aberdeen International Airport sits at Dyce, about seven miles north-west of the city centre.
It is the main airport for the North East of Scotland and one of the busiest helicopter bases in the world, thanks to the North Sea energy industry. That mix of offshore crews, business travellers and holidaymakers shapes prices through the year: Monday mornings are busy, and demand is steadier through the year than at most holiday airports.
The airport is reached from the A96 and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, and Dyce railway station is a short ride away.
Using our code
Our code takes up to 30% off selected products. Enter it in the promo code box when you search.
It applies to Long Stay, Short Stay, Priority and the Express car parks alike. See our Aberdeen discount code page for every saving.
Planning a budget trip
Think about the whole journey, not just the parking.
Fuel, the time to the airport and the return drive after a late flight all count. Long Stay's short bus and 24/7 opening mean the cheapest option is also a low-effort one. Book it as soon as the flights are fixed, and set a reminder to amend the booking if dates change.
For travellers from further afield in Aberdeenshire or Moray, arriving the evening before and parking for the extra day can still cost less than an early-morning taxi.
Cheap parking and accessibility
Every official car park has Blue Badge provision, and Short Stay gives 30 minutes free.
The cheapest product, Long Stay, uses a bus; passengers who find buses difficult may prefer Short Stay, a short walk away, for a small premium. Book assistance with your airline for help through the terminal.
Cheap parking at Aberdeen: your questions
The airport's own Long Stay, on our sample prices.
Not on our sample prices. The Express car parks cost a little more than Long Stay.
APH Express, about five minutes from the terminal.
Yes. The airport offers a special daily rate for heliport users.
Book early and avoid turn-up rates.
Ready to book? The search at the top compares every Aberdeen product we sell. Cancel free within 24 hours of booking. Pre-booking here costs up to 80% less than the drive-up rate.