About Midlands Parking Meet & Greet
Midlands Parking is an independent meet and greet service at East Midlands Airport. A driver meets you in Short Stay 1, takes your car to a secure compound and brings it back when you land.
Midlands Parking hands over at Short Stay 1, a short walk from the terminal. You meet your driver in row C, next to the pay station, and hand over your keys. The driver takes your car to the operator's secure compound, 3.9 miles away.
On your return, you call once you have your bags, and the operator says your car arrives back in row C within 15 to 20 minutes. There is no bus at any point.
Midlands Parking comes in two versions at the same service level. Non-flex is the lower price. Flex costs more and lets you change or cancel up to 24 hours before your parking period starts.
Location and getting there
Leave the M1 at junction 24 from the north or 23A from the south, then follow the A453 towards the airport. As you arrive, follow the Short Stay 1 signs rather than the terminal signs. The terminal postcode, DE74 2SA, brings you to the airport, and the signs take you to the right entrance.
Stay in the far-left lane marked Short Stay 1. The airport's own meet and greet uses a different lane and its own signs, which you should ignore. Call the operator about 30 minutes before you arrive, so the driver is ready in row C.
M1 junction 24, then the A453.
M1 junction 23A, then the A453.
Follow the Short Stay 1 signs.
- Handover: Short Stay 1, row C
Next to the pay station at East Midlands Airport. - Midlands Parking compound
3.9 miles from the handover point. Full details in your confirmation. - East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA
What's included at Midlands Parking Meet & Greet
Here is what Midlands Parking Meet & Greet includes.
Security at Midlands Parking Meet & Greet
Midlands Parking Meet & Greet lists the security measures below.
- 24-Hour Staff (Operator's Description)
- CCTV (Operator's Description)
- Security Fencing and Barrier (Operator's Description)
- Security Lighting (Operator's Description)
Charges to add on the day
Because the handover happens in Short Stay 1, the airport charges £6 when you drop off and £6 when you collect. Add £12 to the booking price when you compare Midlands Parking with other options. The operator also lists a £10 charge for each day you overstay.
Vehicle limits
Midlands Parking accepts vehicles that fit a standard parking bay and are under 2 metres wide. Long-wheelbase vehicles are not accepted. Check your vehicle before you book.
The operator says your car may be driven up to 20 miles in total while in its care. We have not independently verified the operator's security description or any accreditation.
Arriving at Midlands Parking Meet & Greet
Follow the directions in your booking confirmation to reach Midlands Parking Meet & Greet. The steps below show how the day works.
- Call the number in your confirmation about 30 minutes before you arrive.
- Stay in the far-left lane marked Short Stay 1 and ignore the airport's meet and greet signs. Take the token at the barrier.
- Park in row C, next to the pay station. Have your confirmation and return flight details ready.
- Hand your keys to the driver and walk to the terminal.
Collecting your car on return
Keep your booking confirmation on your phone for the trip home. Coming back takes a few simple steps.
- Call Midlands Parking once you have your bags and have cleared customs.
- Walk to Short Stay 1, row C, next to the pay station.
- Collect your car and pay the £6 airport exit charge.
Good to know before you book
Check these points about Midlands Parking Meet & Greet before you book.
Choose non-flex when your dates are fixed and flex when they might change. Add £12 in airport charges to the booking price, and check your vehicle is under 2 metres wide and fits a standard bay.
Tell the operator as soon as your return time changes. Midlands Parking runs all year, including the winter season when JetParks and Long Stay close.
Our code is already in the search form above. Check it shows at checkout before you pay.
Non-flex and flex prices
The two versions share the same handover and storage. The only difference is flexibility, and the price that comes with it.
| Car park | Standard, 8 days | With our code | Per day |
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| Midlands Parking M&G (non-flex) | £70.99 | £49.69 | £6.21 |
| Midlands Parking M&G (flex) | £87.99 | £61.59 | £7.70 |
*Sample 8-day prices for 7–14 November 2026. Search above for live rates on your dates.
Midlands Parking's parking period starts at 12:01am on the first day of your booked dates, whatever your arrival time. The flex product's 24-hour change deadline counts back from the start of that day.
Compare live Midlands Parking Meet & Greet 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 NowMidlands Parking Meet & Greet FAQs
In row C of Short Stay 1, next to the pay station. Stay in the far-left lane on the approach and ignore the airport's meet and greet signs.
Yes. The airport charges £6 when you drop off and £6 when you collect, because the handover happens in Short Stay 1.
The service is the same. Flex costs more and lets you change or cancel up to 24 hours before your parking period starts.
In the operator's secure compound, 3.9 miles from the handover point.
The operator says your car arrives in row C within 15 to 20 minutes of your call.
More East Midlands Airport parking options
Compare the other car parks we bring you at East Midlands Airport below, with prices for the same sample dates.
Compare every car park on our East Midlands Airport parking page. Nearby choices include Official EMA Jet Parks 1 & 2, Official EMA Long Stay 1 & 2, Official EMA Mid Stay 1, 2 & 3, Official EMA Short Stay 1, 2 & 3, Official EMA VIP Meet & Greet.
| Operator | Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
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Official EMA Jet Park 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free shuttle, about 12–15 min | £43.39 £5.42/day |
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Official EMA Jet Park 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free shuttle, about 12–15 min | £47.59 £5.95/day |
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Official EMA Long Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus, 3–5 min ride | £48.99 £6.12/day |
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Official EMA Long Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Ride | Free bus, or walk 15–20 min | £51.79 £6.47/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £59.49 £7.44/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £61.59 £7.70/day |
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Official EMA Mid Stay 3 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 5–7 min | £62.29 £7.79/day |
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Official EMA VIP Meet & Greet On-Airport · Official |
Meet & Greet | 1–2 min walk after handover | £64.40 £8.05/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 3 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £65.79 £8.22/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 2 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £68.59 £8.57/day |
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Official EMA Short Stay 1 On-Airport · Official |
Park & Walk | Walk 1–5 min | £72.79 £9.10/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.