APH Compares UK Airport Parking Costs

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.

Aerial view of **APH’s Gatwick Airport parking facilities**

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.