UK Airport Parking

How much does UK airport parking cost with us?

We list UK airport parking from £40 for 8 days (£5/day) at Inverness, with most major airports starting between £53 and £69 for 8 days. Prices cover Park & Ride, Meet & Greet, on-airport and hotel packages across 23 airports and ports.

The price you pay depends on your airport, the parking type, your dates and how early you book. Off-airport Park & Ride is consistently the cheapest, while Meet & Greet and on-airport options cost more for the added convenience. Pre-booking with us beats drive-up gate prices by up to 80%, and applying promo code BCP30 takes up to 30% more off. Every booking includes no booking fee and free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival, so booking early carries no risk.

How do parking prices compare across UK airports?

Cheapest 8-day parking ranges from £40 at Inverness and £42.27 at Glasgow to around £68 at the busy London hubs. Regional airports generally price lower than the major hubs. Tap any airport below to view its live deals and book.

The directory below lists every UK airport and port we cover, with the cheapest pre-booked 8-day price and a link to that airport's full comparison page. Use it to see where the value lies and jump straight to your airport. Each price reflects our lowest live rate before the BCP30 discount, so your actual price could be lower still once the code is applied at checkout.

*Prices accurate at time of search and subject to availability. Apply promo code BCP30 for up to 30% off at checkout.

What types of airport parking can I book?

We offer four main types: Park & Ride (park, keep keys, take a shuttle), Meet & Greet (hand keys at the terminal, no shuttle), on-airport Terminal parking, and Stay, Park & Fly hotel packages. Each suits a different priority of cost, convenience or proximity.

Park & Ride is the budget choice, where you park in a secure compound, keep your keys, and ride a free shuttle to the terminal in 10-15 minutes. Meet & Greet is the convenient choice, where an insured driver meets you at the terminal and parks your car for you. On-airport Terminal parking is closest to check-in. Stay, Park & Fly bundles an overnight hotel with parking for the whole trip. Compare all types for your airport with us, with BCP30 applied. You can read more in our guides to Park & Ride and Meet & Greet.

Which UK airports have the cheapest parking?

Inverness is the cheapest at £40 for 8 days, followed by Glasgow at £42.27, Southend at £42.33, Glasgow Prestwick at £46.32 and Aberdeen at £46.89. Scottish and smaller regional airports lead on value.

Cheaper parking tends to follow airport size and land cost, so Scotland's airports and smaller regional sites offer the lowest rates, while the busy London hubs sit higher but remain competitive given their scale. Even at the major airports, our pre-booked Park & Ride rates start around £53 to £69 for 8 days, well below drive-up gate prices. Whatever your airport, booking early and applying BCP30 secures the best rate, with free cancellation removing any risk.

How do I book UK airport parking?

Search your airport, dates and parking type at the top of this page, compare live deals from official and independent operators, and book in seconds. Apply promo code BCP30 for up to 30% off, with no booking fee and instant confirmation.

Booking takes three steps: search your airport and dates, compare the options by price, type, transfer time and keep-keys status, then book with secure payment and instant email confirmation. Your confirmation includes directions and any access codes for the day. Because every booking includes free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival, you can reserve early to lock in the lowest price and still amend or cancel if your plans change. See how it works for the full process.

Are the car parks secure?

Yes. Every car park we list across all 23 airports and ports is Park Mark approved, the police-assessed security standard, with CCTV, perimeter fencing, floodlighting and 24/7 monitoring. Each listing shows the operator's specific security details.

Security is non-negotiable, so we only list operators holding the Park Mark award, assessed by the police for safer parking. Compounds use robust fencing, high-intensity lighting, continuous CCTV and regular patrols, with barrier-controlled or ANPR entry. Many are long-established sites trusted by thousands of travellers each year. You can review each operator's security features on its listing before you book, so you can choose any option, including the cheapest, with full confidence and BCP30 applied.

How do I save the most on airport parking?

To save the most, book early, choose Park & Ride, and apply promo code BCP30 for up to 30% off. Combined, these beat drive-up gate prices by up to 80%, since gate rates spike for last-minute demand and spaces are not guaranteed.

Three habits deliver the deepest saving on UK airport parking. Book as far ahead as you can, because dynamic pricing raises rates as spaces fill. Choose Park & Ride over Meet & Greet or on-airport unless you need the extra convenience. And always enter BCP30 at checkout. Comparing every operator on our platform ensures you see the genuine cheapest deal for your dates rather than a single fixed price. With no booking fee and free cancellation, there is no downside to booking early.

Do you cover UK ferry ports as well as airports?

Yes. Alongside 21 airports, we cover the major cruise and ferry ports of Dover and Southampton, with secure parking from £63 for 8 days. Port parking works like airport Park & Ride, with compounds and shuttles serving the terminals.

Cruise and ferry passengers need parking just as air travellers do, so we list Park Mark approved car parks at Dover and Southampton ports. The critical step at a port is confirming your exact terminal, since Dover has the Eastern and Western Docks and Southampton has several cruise terminals, each served by different car parks. Our Dover Port and Southampton Port pages set out which operator serves each terminal, with live prices and BCP30 applied.

Do UK airports charge for drop-off?

Yes. Most major UK airports now charge for terminal drop-off, from £5 at Manchester to £7 at Heathrow and around £10 at Gatwick. Charges use ANPR cameras with online payment, and missing the deadline risks a penalty. Free alternatives exist at Park & Ride compounds.

Terminal drop-off charges have become standard at the UK's busiest airports, typically covering a short window of 5 to 15 minutes before rising steeply. They are enforced by ANPR with payment online or by contactless, and non-payment leads to a penalty notice. The free alternative at most airports is the Park & Ride or Long Stay compound, where drop-off is free and passengers take the shuttle. Each airport page details its specific drop-off charge and the free options. If you are parking rather than dropping off, our pre-booked rates avoid the issue entirely.

Can I find EV charging and accessible parking?

Yes. Many UK airports offer EV charging through select operators, and all provide Blue Badge accessible parking with adapted bays and step-free terminal access. Availability is shown on each operator's listing when you search your dates.

Electric vehicle drivers can choose operators with charging, such as APH at several airports, returning to a charged car after the trip. Blue Badge holders will find designated accessible bays close to terminals or shuttle stops, with wheelchair-accessible shuttle buses at most Park & Ride compounds. If you have specific access needs, the operator's listing sets out the facilities, and our team on 0333 5678 678 can help you choose. You can read more in our guide to accessible airport parking.

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