London City Airport Parking

How much does London City airport parking cost with us?

We list London City car parks with sample deals from £96 for 8 days (£12/day). Our options cover the Official On-Site Car Park, Long Stay, Butterfly Meet & Greet and Premium Valet, all Park Mark secure. The Official On-Site is the cheapest; Premium Valet sits closest.

Compare our London City deals below and book the one that suits your trip, with no booking fee at checkout. LCY is a compact single-terminal airport in the Royal Docks, so the official car park is a short walk and the valet options sit right by the terminal. Each row shows the car park, type, transfer time, keep-keys status and a sample 8-day price, with a Book button to check live availability. The Official On-Site leads on value; Premium Valet is closest. Applying promo code BCP30 cuts the price further.

*Sample prices shown for guidance and subject to live availability. Apply promo code BCP30 for up to 30% off at checkout.

What is the cheapest London City deal we offer?

Our cheapest London City sample deal is the Official On-Site Car Park at around £96 for 8 days (£12/day), which you can book with us. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the terminal, keys retained, Park Mark secure with CCTV, fencing and patrols.

Because LCY is so close to central London, parking demand is high and pre-booking secures both the rate and the space. The Official On-Site Car Park is the value pick for keeping your keys, while the Long Stay suits longer trips. Take a ticket at the barrier, park, and walk to the terminal in about 5-10 minutes. Search your dates with us for live pricing, with free cancellation if plans change and BCP30 for up to 30% off.

Why is London City Airport so close to central London?

London City (LCY) sits in the Royal Docks in east London, the closest airport to the City and Canary Wharf, built for business travellers. Its short steep-approach runway suits smaller jets, and the DLR runs directly to the terminal.

LCY was developed in the Docklands specifically to serve the financial district, which is why it is minutes from Canary Wharf and the City by DLR. The single runway uses a steeper approach than larger airports, so it handles smaller regional and business jets. This central location means most passengers arrive by public transport rather than car, but for those who do drive, the official car park and valet options keep the walk short. Book your space with us with BCP30 applied.

What is the official car park at London City?

The Official On-Site Car Park at London City is a 5-10 minute walk from the terminal, keys retained, with CCTV, fencing, patrols and entry and exit barriers. A Long Stay option suits longer trips. Both are Park Mark secure and bookable with us.

The Official On-Site Car Park is the straightforward keep-keys choice at LCY: take a ticket at the barrier, find a space, and walk to the terminal in about 5-10 minutes, keeping your ticket for exit. It is the recommended spot if you are collecting an arriving passenger and expect to wait more than 20 minutes, far cheaper than the drop-off zone. The Long Stay covers extended trips. Both hold the police-awarded Park Mark, bookable with us with BCP30 applied.

How do London City Meet & Greet and Valet work?

You hand your keys to a professional driver who parks the car for you and returns it on arrival. Premium Valet sits less than a minute from check-in; Butterfly Meet & Greet collects at the forecourt. Both are drop-and-go options bookable with us.

For the fastest possible start, the valet options remove parking and walking entirely. With Premium Valet, you drive to the car park, the barriers lift automatically, you park in a valet bay, hand over the keys and stroll to the terminal, less than a minute away, while the team parks the car. Butterfly Meet & Greet works similarly from the forecourt. On return, collect your keys from the valet bays. Both keep your keys safe and are bookable with us with BCP30 applied.

Which London City car parks let you keep your keys?

You keep your keys at the Official On-Site Car Park and the London City Long Stay we list. You hand keys over for the Butterfly Meet & Greet and Premium Valet, where a professional driver parks the car for you and returns it on arrival.

LCY offers both keep-keys and valet, so you can choose. The Official On-Site Car Park and Long Stay are self-park: you keep your keys and know exactly where the car is. The Premium Valet and Butterfly Meet & Greet take the keys to park the car closer for you. Every car park in the table above is bookable with us, so filter by keep-keys status, then reserve in seconds. Always enter your registration correctly, because LCY uses ANPR throughout.

How much is the drop-off charge at London City?

London City charges £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute to a 10-minute maximum (£13 total), introduced on 6 January 2026. The barrierless ANPR system needs online payment by midnight the next day; Blue Badge holders are exempt with pre-registration.

LCY was the last London airport to introduce a drop-off charge, and at £8 for 5 minutes it has the shortest base window of any London airport, with a hard 10-minute cap. There is no on-site machine, so pay online by midnight the next day to avoid a penalty. There is no free car park alternative, but the DLR runs directly to the terminal as the free option. For longer waits, use the Official On-Site Car Park instead.

Is the DLR a good way to reach London City?

Yes. The DLR runs directly into London City Airport station, connecting Bank, Canary Wharf and Stratford with frequent step-free services. Around two-thirds of passengers already arrive by DLR, bus or other sustainable transport. For drivers, our sample deals start around £96 for 8 days.

The DLR is the standout transport feature at LCY, with its own station at the terminal and fast links to Bank, Canary Wharf, Stratford and beyond. It is the free alternative to the drop-off charge and the reason most passengers never drive. If you do prefer to drive, perhaps with heavy luggage or an early flight, the official car park and valet options are quick and secure, bookable with us with BCP30 for up to 30% off.

Do Blue Badge holders pay to park at London City?

Blue Badge holders are exempt from the London City drop-off charge with pre-registration. For longer accessible parking, designated bays sit in the official car park near the terminal and standard tariffs apply. Register your badge online in advance to use the drop-off zone free.

LCY exempts pre-registered Blue Badge holders from the drop-off charge, so registering online before you travel is worthwhile. For parking rather than drop-off, accessible bays sit in the official car park close to the terminal, with the usual tariffs and keys retained. The step-free DLR is also a strong accessible option directly into the terminal. Book an accessible space with us in advance, and apply BCP30 at checkout.

How do I drive to London City Airport?

London City sits in the Royal Docks, postcode E16 2PB, reached via the A13 and A1020 in east London. The car park is signposted near the DLR viaduct opposite the terminal turn-off. The DLR is the simplest car-free route.

By car, the main routes in are the A13 and A1020 through the Royal Docks, with postcode E16 2PB for the car park (the terminal forecourt drop-off uses E16 2PX). Look for directions to spaces near the DLR viaduct opposite the turn-off to the terminal front. Motorbikes and bicycles park free. Given the central location and the drop-off charge, the DLR direct to the terminal is the easiest option for many, but our official car park and valet deals are ready when driving suits you better.

Is it cheaper to pre-book than turn up at London City?

Yes. Pre-booking with us from around £96 for 8 days beats London City drive-up rates, which are charged at premium daily tariffs at the barrier. With high demand from its central location, a space is far from guaranteed without a reservation.

LCY parking demand has surged with rising passenger numbers and its proximity to the City and Canary Wharf, so turning up on the day risks both the highest rate and a full car park. Pre-booking locks in the lowest price, guarantees a space, and links your registration to the ANPR barriers for smooth entry and exit. Because the airport is so compact, the difference between the cheapest official deal and the gate price is significant on a week-long trip. Every deal we list is bookable in advance with no booking fee and BCP30 for up to 30% off.

Is a London City hotel with parking worth it?

Our London City hotel-with-parking packages pair a Royal Docks or Docklands hotel with secure airport parking. Hotels near ExCeL, Canning Town and the Royal Docks sit minutes from the terminal, ideal for early business flights.

For an early departure from LCY, a Stay, Park & Fly package pairs a nearby east London hotel with a car-park booking. Properties around the Royal Docks, ExCeL and Canning Town, many on the DLR, sit minutes from the terminal, letting you stay over and leave the car for the trip. This suits business travellers with first flights out, combining a convenient room with secure parking in one booking. Compare our hotel-and-parking packages through the Hotel + Parking tab in the search above and reserve in a single transaction with BCP30 applied.

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