The cheapest option
The cheapest parking we sell at Cardiff is the airport's own Car Park 2.
That is unusual. At many UK airports, the budget choice is an off-airport park and ride. At Cardiff, the airport's value car park is also one of its closest, a short walk from the terminal, and you keep your keys. See Official Car Park 2.
Every product, cheapest first
Eight days.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | 8 days | Each day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Car Park 2 | £78.00 | £54.60 | £6.83 |
| Official Car Park 1 | £88.00 | £61.60 | £7.70 |
| Official Express Park | £98.00 | £68.60 | £8.58 |
| Highwayman Parking (APH Park & Ride) | £98.00 | £68.60 | £8.58 |
Sample eight-day prices. Search at the top for your dates.
The next cheapest
Car Park 1 is next, a few pounds more for eight days.
It is the nearest self-park to departures. For a short trip, the gap is small enough that the shorter walk may be worth it. See Official Car Park 1.
Book early
The earlier you book, the better the choice.
The cheapest products fill first in the summer holidays. Book as soon as your flights are confirmed; with cancellation within 24 hours of booking, there is little risk.
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Our code takes up to 30% off selected products we sell at Cardiff.
Enter it in the promo code box when you search. Our Cardiff discount code page shows the saving product by product.
Avoid turning up
Turn-up rates at the airport cost more than booking ahead.
For a trip of a night or more, book online before you set off. For a quick pick-up, the free short stop in Car Park 2 is the cheapest option of all.
Cheapest drop-off
A free short stop in Car Park 2 beats the paid zone outside the terminal.
The zone charges by the ten minutes. Our drop-off and pick-up page explains both.
A lift or a taxi
A lift avoids parking but costs two return journeys.
From Cardiff city centre the airport is about 12 miles away. For a week or more, a lift may cost less than parking once fuel is counted; for a long trip, parking is often simpler.
Trip length matters
The longer the trip, the more the daily price matters.
For a weekend, the difference between Car Park 2 and Car Park 1 is small. For a fortnight, it is worth having, so choose Car Park 2 unless the shorter walk is important. We set out prices and transfer details on our Cardiff meet and greet page.
Cheapest is not everything
Choose the cheapest option that fits the trip.
With a trailer, Highwayman is the practical choice. With small children or reduced mobility, Express Park may save more stress than it costs.
Is cheap parking safe
Car Park 2 is run by the airport, with barriers, CCTV and patrols described by resellers.
The budget choice at Cardiff is an official car park, which is reassuring. Take valuables with you wherever you park.
Our view
Book Car Park 2 early.
It is the lowest price, it is the airport's own, and the terminal is a short walk away. Our every Cardiff car park page covers every other option.
How Cardiff compares
Cardiff's official parking is reasonably priced by UK standards.
The value car park is on the airport, a few minutes from the terminal, which is far from the rule at larger airports, where the cheapest option can be miles away with a long bus ride. At Cardiff, saving money does not mean a long transfer.
Cheap parking for families
A family on a budget should book Car Park 2 first.
The walk is short, the optional shuttle helps with bags, and the price is the lowest we sell. For school holiday dates, book as soon as flights are confirmed, because the cheapest spaces go first.
Common ways to pay more
A few habits cost money without anyone noticing.
Turning up without a booking costs more than booking ahead. Waiting in the drop-off zone costs more than a short stop in Car Park 2. Coming back late without amending the booking can mean daily charges. Booking early avoids all three. We bring the options together on our Cardiff long stay parking page.
Returning late
Keep the booking in step with your flights.
Booking terms reported by resellers allow a discretionary grace period, then a daily charge. When your return changes before you travel, amend the booking rather than paying on the day.
Cheap parking for short business trips
For a single night, the price gap between Car Park 1 and Car Park 2 is only a few pounds.
Choose on the walk you prefer. For a same-day return, both are close enough that the choice barely matters.
How we compare prices
Our search shows every product we sell at Cardiff for your dates.
The standard price and the price show side by side, and the lower total shows before you pay. The prices on this page are samples for eight days; your dates may differ.
Why park and ride is not the cheapest here
At most airports, the off-site car parks undercut the airport; at Cardiff they do not.
The airport prices Car Park 2 to compete, and it is close to the terminal. Highwayman at Fonmon costs more on our sample prices because staff park the car. Choose it for a trailer or for the service, not to save money.
Five ways to save
Small choices add up.
Book early. Choose Car Park 2 for trips of a week or more. Use the free short stop in Car Park 2 for pick-ups instead of the drop-off zone. And keep the booking dates in step with your flights, so there are no daily charges on return.
Combining a lift and parking
Some families mix the two.
One parent drops the travellers at the kerb and parks the car in Car Park 2 for the trip; on return, the family meets at the car. It saves a second journey and costs no more than parking alone.
Help from our team
Call 0333 5678 678 with your booking reference.
Our team can help with changes and questions about any Cardiff product we sell, from Car Park 2 to the park and ride at Fonmon.
Off-peak savings
Outside the school holidays, there is more choice.
Winter weekdays are the quietest time at Cardiff, and every product we sell usually has space. That is when a late booking is least risky, though booking early still costs no more.
Cheap parking at Cardiff: common questions
Car Park 2, the airport's own, on our sample prices.
Not on our sample prices. Highwayman costs more than Car Park 2.
Book early and avoid turning up without a booking.
No. Car Park 2 is a short walk, with an optional shuttle.
Bookings made with us can be cancelled free within 24 hours of booking.
Ready to book? The search at the top compares every Cardiff product we sell. Cancel free within 24 hours of booking. Pre-book now to pay up to 80% less than turning up on the day.