About Official Mid Stay
Mid Stay is one of Bristol Airport's newer official car parks. You park, keep your keys and walk to the terminal in 8 to 12 minutes, with no bus to wait for.
Mid Stay is a newer official car park at Bristol Airport. You park and walk to the terminal in 8 to 12 minutes, with no shuttle involved and no key drop.
It sits between Silver Zone and the Multi-Storey on price. That makes it the cheapest official car park you can walk from, and the cheapest car park at Bristol where you keep your keys.
Mid Stay suits travellers who want to skip the bus without paying terminal-side prices. It also suits early flights, when you would rather not wait for the first bus of the morning.
Location and getting there
Bristol Airport sits on the A38 at Lulsgate, south of the city. Follow the airport's car park signs to Mid Stay, using the directions in your confirmation.
There is no bus to build into your plans, only the 8 to 12-minute walk. Allow a little more with children or heavy cases.
The main road to the airport from Bristol and the south.
Use the one in your confirmation, which may differ from the terminal's.
The A38 is busy at peak hours.
- Official Mid Stay
On the Bristol Airport site. Your confirmation gives the entrance details. - Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport, Lulsgate, Bristol BS48 3DY
What's included at Official Mid Stay
Here is what Official Mid Stay includes.
Security at Official Mid Stay
Bristol Airport says all its car parks have CCTV and are manned or patrolled 24/7. We have not found a Park Mark record for Bristol's car parks, so we do not claim an award.
- CCTV Monitoring (Airport Statement)
- Manned or Patrolled 24/7 (Airport Statement)
- Official Airport Car Park
Mid Stay in bad weather
The walk from Mid Stay is open to the weather, so pack a coat within reach for the return in winter or rain. The walkway leads directly towards the terminal, and there is no bus stop to stand at. On a wet evening, a covered option such as the Multi-Storey costs more but keeps you dry. For most trips, a short walk in exchange for keeping your keys and saving money is a fair trade.
Before you travel
A few minutes of preparation makes the day smoother at Mid Stay. At Mid Stay, the walk is the only transfer, so pack in a way that makes 8 to 12 minutes on foot easy.
Keep your confirmation handy for the entry and exit.
Photograph the level or row sign when you park.
Nothing to hand over, so keep them safe on your trip.
Extra time beyond your booking is charged.
Check your number plate on the booking matches your car, and allow extra time on the A38 at busy times. Cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before your arrival time on bookings made with us, so check your dates before that window closes.
The walk to the terminal
The walk takes 8 to 12 minutes. That is longer than from the Multi-Storey or Short Stay, but there is no waiting at a bus stop, so the total time is often similar to Silver Zone. With light luggage the walk is easy. With a lot of cases, meet and greet may suit you better.
Mid Stay against Silver Zone
Both are official car parks. The choice comes down to whether you would rather walk and keep your keys, or save a little and take the bus.
| Mid Stay | Silver Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting to the terminal | Walk, 8–12 min | Free bus, 7–9 min |
| Keys | You keep them | Handed in at reception |
| Price | A little more | Cheapest official |
Who Mid Stay suits
The cheapest car park at Bristol where you keep them.
No wait for the first bus.
An easy walk to check-in.
Arriving at Official Mid Stay
Follow the directions in your booking confirmation to reach Official Mid Stay. The steps below show how the day works.
- Follow the airport's signs to Mid Stay.
- Park and note your row before you leave the car.
- Walk to the terminal, 8 to 12 minutes.
Collecting your car on return
Keep your booking confirmation on your phone for the trip home. Coming back takes a few simple steps.
- Leave arrivals and follow the signs to Mid Stay.
- Walk back, allowing 8 to 12 minutes.
- Drive out using your booking details.
Good to know before you book
Check these points about Official Mid Stay before you book.
Plan for 8 to 12 minutes on foot each way. Mid Stay is dearer than Silver Zone but far cheaper than the terminal-side car parks. Prices rise closer to your dates, so book early.
Cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before your arrival time on bookings made with us.
Our code is already in the search form above. Check it shows at checkout before you pay.
Mid Stay price
Mid Stay costs a little more than Silver Zone for the same dates. The difference buys you a walk in place of a bus and a key drop.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | With our code | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Mid Stay | £129.95 | £90.96 | £11.37 |
*Sample 8-day prices for 7–14 November 2026. Search above for live rates on your dates.
Compare live Official Mid Stay prices with our code already applied. Search your dates above and reserve in seconds. Our code is already in the search form, and cancellation cover runs up to 72 hours before arrival on bookings made with us.
Get Quote NowOfficial Mid Stay FAQs
It is an 8 to 12-minute walk.
Mid Stay is a walk-in car park. We have no shuttle listed for it.
Yes. On our sample dates it costs far less than the Multi-Storey for eight days.
Yes. Mid Stay is self-park, with no key drop.
Yes. It suits a week or more when you would rather walk than take a bus and hand over your keys.
More Bristol Airport parking options
Compare the other car parks we bring you at Bristol Airport below, with prices for the same sample dates.
Compare every option on our Bristol Airport parking page. For a cheaper official option, see Official Silver Zone. For a shorter walk, see Official Multi-Storey.
| Operator | Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oakwood Parking Independent · Off-airport |
Park & Ride | On-demand shuttle, about 2 min | £61.59 £7.70/day |
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Forge Meet & Greet Independent · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover at Drop Off & Pick Up | £65.10 £8.14/day |
|
A4 Parking Meet & Greet Independent · Off-airport storage |
Meet & Greet | Handover at Drop Off & Pick Up | £72.09 £9.01/day |
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Official Silver Zone On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus every 15 min, 7–9 min | £83.65 £10.46/day |
|
Official Multi-Storey On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Short walk, covered | £158.20 £19.77/day |
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Official Meet & Greet On-Airport · Official |
Meet & Greet | Handover at the Interchange | £167.65 £20.96/day |
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Official Premium Meet & Greet On-Airport · Official |
Meet & Greet | Handover at the Interchange | £172.19 £21.52/day |
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Official Short Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Short walk | £172.90 £21.61/day |
*Sample 8-day prices with our code, for 7–14 November 2026. Prices are subject to availability; search your dates above for live rates.