We compared five popular Heathrow car parks across price, transfer time, security and convenience to help you choose. Here is how the main options stack up for an 8-day stay, with real pre-booked prices.
The five Heathrow car parks compared
From budget Park & Ride to premium on-airport options, here is how five well-known Heathrow choices compare. Prices are real pre-booked 8-day rates and exclude the extra BCP30 saving.
| Car park | Type | 8-day price | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn Heathrow | Park & Ride | £56.70 | Shuttle 15-20 min |
| Premium Parking M&G | Meet & Greet | £63.90 | Forecourt, 0 min |
| Purple Parking | Park & Ride | £80.06 | Shuttle to terminal |
| Official Park & Ride | Park & Ride | £120.96 | Free shuttle 10-12 min |
| Official Meet & Greet | Meet & Greet | £125.82 | Forecourt, 0 min |
*Pre-booked 8-day prices (7-14 Nov 2026), subject to availability. Apply BCP30 for up to 30% off.
Best for value: Park Inn Park & Ride
For pure value, Park Inn Park & Ride is our pick at £56.70 for 8 days, the cheapest of the five. You keep your keys and take a shuttle to the terminal in 15-20 minutes. The slightly longer transfer is the trade-off for the low price, making it ideal for budget-conscious travellers on a longer holiday who do not mind the bus.
Best for convenience: Premium Parking Meet & Greet
For convenience at a reasonable price, Premium Parking Meet & Greet at £63.90 stands out, only a little more than the cheapest Park & Ride but with no shuttle. You hand your keys to an insured driver at the terminal and walk straight to check-in, ideal for families with luggage or anyone short on time. It undercuts the official Meet & Greet substantially.
Our verdict
For most travellers, the sweet spot at Heathrow is a good off-airport operator: Park Inn for the lowest price, or Premium Parking Meet & Greet if the small premium for skipping the shuttle appeals. The official on-airport options are the priciest, justified only if staying within the airport boundary matters to you. Whichever you choose, all are Park Mark approved, and applying BCP30 brings the price down further. Compare live Heathrow prices for your dates to find your best fit.
More questions
Of the popular options, Park Inn Park & Ride is cheapest at £56.70 for 8 days (£7.09/day), with a 15-20 minute shuttle. Pre-booking with promo code BCP30 saves up to 30% more, well below drive-up gate rates.
Not always. The cheapest Meet & Greet, Premium Parking at £63.90, is only a little above the cheapest Park & Ride at £56.70, but with no shuttle. The official Meet & Greet is far dearer at £125.82.
Yes. Every Heathrow car park we list, including the cheapest, is Park Mark approved, the police-assessed standard, with CCTV, fencing and 24/7 monitoring. A low price does not mean lower security on our platform.
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