About Official Silver Zone
Silver Zone is Bristol Airport's own budget car park and the largest airport car park in the UK. A free bus links it to the terminal around the clock, and staff hold your keys at reception.
Silver Zone is Bristol Airport's official budget car park, with over 11,000 spaces. A free bus links it to the Public Transport Interchange every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, and the ride takes 7 to 9 minutes. The terminal is a short walk from the Interchange.
You park, check in at reception and hand over your keys before you board the bus. Silver Zone may move your car to a designated parking area after check-in, which is why staff keep the keys.
The airport aims Silver Zone at stays of three days or more, and it is the cheapest official car park at Bristol. It is being doubled in size during 2026. With the official Long Stay closed for a rebuild, Silver Zone is the airport's main long-stay choice.
Location and getting there
Bristol Airport sits on the A38 at Lulsgate, south of the city. Follow the Silver Zone signs as you approach, not the terminal signs, and use the postcode BS48 3DW.
Allow time for the drive, the check-in at reception, the wait for the bus and the 7 to 9-minute ride. On a busy morning, budget around 30 minutes from arrival to the terminal door.
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 Silver Zone
Bristol Airport Silver Zone, BS48 3DW - Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport, Lulsgate, Bristol BS48 3DY
What's included at Official Silver Zone
Here is what Official Silver Zone includes.
Security at Official Silver Zone
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
- Staffed Reception Holding Keys
Before you travel
A few minutes of preparation makes the day smoother at Silver Zone. At Silver Zone, the reception stop is part of every trip, so have your booking ready and your key off its ring before you arrive.
Show it at reception when you check in.
Remove house keys and key rings before handing it over.
Your car may be moved after check-in.
Build the reception stop into your timings.
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.
How the key drop works
At reception you show your booking and hand over your car key. Staff hold it while you are away, because your car may be moved after check-in. Remove house keys and anything else from the key ring before you hand it over.
It surprises many first-time users. To keep your keys at Bristol, book Mid Stay, the Multi-Storey or Short Stay instead.
The Silver Zone bus
Buses stop at the Public Transport Interchange, a short walk from the terminal. On the way home, catch the bus from the same place. The service runs day and night, so an early flight or a late landing is no problem.
Who Silver Zone suits
The airport's own guidance for Silver Zone.
Run by Bristol Airport itself.
The cheapest official option.
With heavy bags or young children, compare meet and greet, which skips the bus. The independent services cost less than Silver Zone on our sample dates.
Arriving at Official Silver Zone
Follow the directions in your booking confirmation to reach Official Silver Zone. The steps below show how the day works.
- Drive to BS48 3DW and follow the Silver Zone signs.
- Park in any free space and note where you left the car.
- Check in at reception and hand over your keys.
- Take the free bus to the Interchange, 7 to 9 minutes.
Collecting your car on return
Keep your booking confirmation on your phone for the trip home. Coming back takes a few simple steps.
- Follow the signs from arrivals to the Silver Zone bus stop at the Interchange.
- Ride back, with buses every 15 minutes.
- Collect your keys at reception and drive home.
Good to know before you book
Check these points about Official Silver Zone before you book.
Silver Zone is sold online in advance, and the airport recommends it for stays of three days or more. Allow extra time for the check-in and the bus, and keep your booking confirmation ready on your phone.
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.
Silver Zone price
Silver Zone is the cheapest official car park at Bristol on our sample dates. Oakwood, Forge and A4 Parking cost less, but none of them is run by the airport.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | With our code | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Silver Zone | £119.50 | £83.65 | £10.46 |
*Sample 8-day prices for 7–14 November 2026. Search above for live rates on your dates.
The airport advertises lower daily rates on long Silver Zone stays, because the daily cost falls as the stay gets longer. Search your own dates for a like-for-like price.
Compare live Official Silver Zone 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 Silver Zone FAQs
No. You hand them in at reception before boarding the bus, and collect them there on return.
The ride takes 7 to 9 minutes to the Public Transport Interchange. Buses run every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.
BS48 3DW.
In the Drop Off Area, rows 313 to 340.
The airport aims it at stays of three days or more. For a day or two, the Multi-Storey or Short Stay put you closer.
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 car park where you keep your keys, see Official Mid Stay. For the lowest price, see Oakwood Parking.
| 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 |
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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 Mid Stay On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 8–12 min | £90.96 £11.37/day |
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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.