A trusted breakdown of airport parking rates to help you make smarter travel choices.
Planning your next trip? We have analysed and compared gate rate parking costs at major UK airports, helping travellers make informed choices before heading to the terminal. The comparison includes short-stay, mid-stay, long-stay, and off-airport options at over 20 airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

Short-stay parking tends to be the most expensive per hour, with some airports charging over £60 for a 24-hour stay. Long-stay and off-airport options are generally more cost-effective for trips of several days. For example, at Aberdeen and Birmingham, off-airport providers such as APH and Airparks offer weekly parking from around £69-£75, significantly cheaper than on-site rates.
Some airports like Stansted, Bournemouth, and parts of Gatwick and Luton only offer pre-booked options for mid- and long-stay parking, highlighting the importance of booking in advance. Meanwhile, airports like Cardiff and Newcastle offer free or very low-cost short-term parking for brief stays under 30 minutes.
Off-airport parking proves to be a competitive and often more affordable alternative, especially for week-long holidays. Options like meet & greet, park & ride, and drop & go services are available at most major airports.
Overall, the findings show significant variation in pricing, with potential savings of over 50% when booking off-airport or pre-booking online. APH recommends travellers compare parking options early, especially during peak travel seasons, to secure the best rates and avoid last-minute costs.
Aberdeen International Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 20 minutes: £6
- 1 – 4 hours: £15 – £30
- 24 hours: £60
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 1 hour: Free
- 90 minutes – 24 hours: £35
- 2 days: £60
- 3 – 7 days: £80 – £125
- Each subsequent day: £9
Off-Airport:
- Airparks Express Parking: £69.99 (1 week)
- APH Express Parking: £69.99 (1 week)
Belfast International Airport
- Short-Stay
- 1 day: £35
- 2 days: £70
- 3 days: £105
- Subsequent days: £35
- Mid-Stay
- 1 day: £35
- 2 days: £55
- 3 days: £75
- Subsequent days: £20
- Long-Stay
- 1 day: £30
- 2 days: £40
- 3 days: £50
- Subsequent days: £10
- Off-Airport
- Belfast Cosmo Parking: £59.20 (5 days)
Belfast City Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 30 minutes: £5
- 30 minutes – 12 hours: £8 – £35
- 12 – 24 hours: £50
- Each subsequent day: £65
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 1 minute: Free
- 10 minutes – 24 hours: £6 – £40
- 1 – 6 days: £60 – £95
- Subsequent days: £20
Off-Airport:
- Not available
Birmingham Airport
Short-Stay (Car Park 1):
- 0 – 1 hour: £9.50
- 2 – 4 hours: £19 – £38
- Up to 24 hours & subsequent days: £64
Long-Stay (Car Park 5):
- 0 – 1 hour: £9.50
- 2 – 4 hours: £19 – £38
- 24 hours: £61
- Each subsequent day: £52
Off-Airport:
- Airparks Self-Park: £60.99 (1 week)
- APH Drop & Go: £74.99 (1 week)
Bristol Airport
- Short-Stay
- 0–30 minutes: £7
- 30 minutes–12 hours: £9–£25
- 12–24 hours: £55
- 2 days: £100
- 3 days: £140
- 4 days: £175
- Subsequent days: £30
- Mid-Stay (Multi-Storey)
- 0–24 hours: £60
- 2 days: £115
- 3 days: £165
- 4 days: £210
- Subsequent days: £40
- Long-Stay
- Pre-book only
- Off-Airport
- Forge Meet & Greet: £129 (1 week)
- Bristol Silver zone: £98.50 (1 week)
Bournemouth Airport
- Short-Stay (Car Park 2)
- 0–30 minutes: £5
- 30 minutes–12 hours: £7.50–£20
- Mid-Stay (Car Park 2)
- 30 minutes–12 hours: £7.50–£20
- 12–24 hours: £40
- 1–5 days: £40–£150
- Subsequent days: £30
- Long-Stay (Car Park 2)
- 12–24 hours: £40
- 1–5 days: £40–£150
- Subsequent days: £30
- Off-Airport
- N/A
(Car Parks 1 & 3 are pre-book only for all stay types)
Cardiff Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 20 minutes: £4
- 20 minutes – 12 hours: £6 – £17
- 12 – 24 hours: £42
- Each subsequent day: £27
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 20 minutes: Free
- 20 minutes – 12 hours: £6 – £17
- 12 – 24 hours: £43
- Subsequent days: £25
Off-Airport:
- APH Highwayman Parking: £96.99 (1 week)
East Midlands Airport
Short-Stay:
- Up to 24 hours: £45
- 2 days: £90
- 3 days: £135
- Subsequent days: £45
Mid-Stay:
- Up to 24 hours: £40
- 2 days: £75
- 3 – 7 days: £105 – £185
- Subsequent days: £20
Off-Airport:
- Midlands Parking Meet & Greet: £73 (1 week)
Edinburgh Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 1 hour: £7 – £15
- 7 days parking: from £275
Mid-Stay:
- 7 days parking: from £230
Long-Stay:
- 7 days parking: from £220
Off-Airport:
- APH Park & Ride: £80.99 (1 week)
- Secure Airparks: £75.99 (1 week)
- PremiAir Holiday Flex Plus: £83.99 (1 week)
Exeter Airport
Short-Stay (Car Park 1):
- 0 – 30 minutes: £5
- 30 minutes – 12 hours: £7.50 – £20
- 12 – 24 hours: £45
- 2 – 5 days: £80 – £150
- Subsequent days: £35
Mid-Stay (Car Park 2):
- 0 – 30 minutes: £5
- 30 minutes – 12 hours: £7.50 – £20
- 12 – 24 hours: £35
- 2 – 5 days: £70 – £140
- Subsequent days: £35
Long-Stay (Car Park 3 & 4):
- 1 day: £30
- 2 – 5 days: £55 – £130
- 0 – 30 minutes: Free
- 30 minutes – 12 hours: £2 – £12
- 12 – 24 hours: £25
- Subsequent days: £30
Off-Airport:
- FlyParks Park & Fly: £115 (1 week)
Glasgow Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 20 minutes: £7
- 1 hour: £15
- 2 hours: £24
- 4 hours: £35
- 24 hours: £60
- Each additional 24 hours: £55
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 1 hour: Free
- 1 day: £50
- 2 days: £65
- 3 days: £80
- Subsequent days: £15
Off-Airport:
- Flying Scot Park & Ride: £31.99 (5 days)
- Skyport: £44.79 (5 days)
Leeds Bradford Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 60 minutes: £13
- 1 – 4 hours: £17 – £30
Mid-Stay:
- 1 day: £59
- Subsequent days: £35
Long-Stay:
- 1 day: £49
- 2 days: £69
- 3 days: £89
- Subsequent days: £15
Off-Airport:
- Sentinel Secure Airport Parking: £89 (1 week)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 30 minutes: £8
- 1 – 4 hours: £12 – £30
- Up to 24 hours: £58
- Subsequent days: £58
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 1 hour: £12
- 2 hours – 1 day: £20 – £50
- 2 – 8 days: £90 – £130
- Subsequent days: £25
Off-Airport:
- Imagine Park & Stroll: £91.99 (1 week)
London City Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 20 minutes: £6.90
- 20 minutes – 8 hours: £14.90 – £44.90
- 8 – 24 hours: £74.90
Mid-Stay & Long-Stay:
- Not available
Off-Airport:
- Cohen Greet & Go: £108.80 (5 days)
- Butterfly Meet & Greet: £112 (5 days)
London Gatwick Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 30 minutes: £6
- 31 minutes – 12 hours: £10 – £50
- Up to 24 hours: £60
- Each additional 24 hours: £60
Mid-Stay:
- Pre-book only
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 2 hours: Free
- 2 – 24 hours (first day): £38
- Each additional 24 hours: £32
Off-Airport:
- APH Park & Ride: £89.92 (1 week)
- Airparks: £89.92 (1 week)
- Cophall Parking: £108.95 (1 week)
London Heathrow Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 29 minutes: £7.50
- 30 minutes – 12 hours: £11.50 – £94.50
- 12 – 24 hours: £94.50
Mid-Stay:
- Not available
Long-Stay (Park & Ride):
- First day: £40.80
- Each additional 24 hours: £32.90
Off-Airport:
- Maple Parking Express Park & Ride: £151.95 (1 week)
London Luton Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 30 minutes: £11
- 31 minutes – 9 hours: £17.50 – £61
- 9 – 24 hours: £67.50
- Each additional 24 hours: £67.50
Mid-Stay:
- 0 – 15 minutes: Free
- 30 – 60 minutes: £6 – £15
- Each additional day: £35
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 1 hour: Free
- 1 – 2 hours: £7
- First day: £35
- Each additional day: £35
Off-Airport:
- APH Drop & Go: £76 (1 week)
- Airparks Drop & Go: £76 (1 week)
London Stansted Airport
Short-Stay, Mid-Stay, Long-Stay:
- Pre-book only
Off-Airport:
- I Love Park & Ride: £108 (1 week)
- APH Park & Ride: £118 (1 week)
Manchester Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 30 minutes: £6.20
- 1 – 4 hours: £12.40 – £30.90
- Up to 24 hours & subsequent days: £59.80
Mid-Stay & Long-Stay:
- Pre-book only
Off-Airport:
- APH Park & Ride: £94.95 (1 week)
- JetParks: £77.99 (1 week)
Newcastle Airport
Short-Stay:
- 0 – 15 minutes: £8
- 30 minutes – 4 hours: £11 – £25
- 1 day: £50
- 2 days: £90
- 3 days: £130
- 4 days: £170
- Subsequent days: £40
Mid-Stay:
- 0 – 15 minutes: Free
- 30 minutes – 4 hours: £9 – £23
- 1 day: £45
- 2 days: £80
- 3 days: £115
- 4 days: £150
- Subsequent days: £35
Long-Stay:
- 0 – 15 minutes: £5
- 30 minutes – 4 hours: £8 – £23
- 1 day: £40
- 2 days: £65
- 3 days: £90
- 4 days: £115
- Subsequent days: £25
Off-Airport:
- Park & Fly: £64 (5 days)
✅ All prices are approximate and may vary based on time of year or availability. Pre-booking is often cheaper and recommended wherever available.