Luton Car Parks Tested & Reviewed

We compared the main Luton car parks across price, transfer and convenience for a week's holiday. With one terminal and the Luton DART now linking to the rail station, here is how the options stack up.

The official car parks: Long, Mid and Priority

Luton's official car parks range from Long Stay, the budget on-airport option with a free 10-15 minute shuttle from around £75 for 8 days, to Mid Stay with a shorter shuttle, and Priority Parking closest to the terminal for a short walk at a higher price. All keep your keys and serve the single terminal. Long Stay suits holidaymakers wanting official parking at the lowest on-airport price.

Off-airport Park & Ride: the value pick

Off-airport operators such as Purple Parking, APH and Airparks undercut the official car parks, from around £68.39 for 8 days, with a 10-15 minute shuttle. You keep your keys and the compounds are Park Mark approved. For most travellers this is the best balance of price and convenience at Luton, and applying BCP30 brings the cost down further.

Meet & Greet: the convenient option

Meet & Greet operators meet you at the terminal, take the car, and return it on your return, with no shuttle. It costs more than self-park Park & Ride but suits early flights, heavy luggage or families. Luton is a busy low-cost base with many early departures, so the no-shuttle convenience can be well worth it for a relaxed start.

Our verdict on Luton parking

For most travellers, off-airport Park & Ride offers the best value at Luton, with Meet & Greet worth the premium for early or luggage-heavy trips and official Long Stay a solid on-airport choice. Whichever you pick, pre-book early as prices rise with demand, and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off with free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival.