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The cheapest parking at Gatwick Airport is Long Stay Park & Ride, pre-booked in advance. When you compare Gatwick airport parking deals online rather than paying at the gate, Long Stay typically costs £45-£65 for a week depending on the season. The earlier you book, the lower the price - booking 4+ weeks ahead consistently delivers the lowest rates. Meet & Greet is more expensive but still significantly cheaper pre-booked than any official drive-up option.

Gatwick airport parking costs vary by type and how far in advance you book:

• Long Stay Park & Ride (pre-booked): £45-£95 for 7 days
• Meet & Greet (pre-booked): £65-£120 for 7 days
• Official Gatwick drive-up (on the day): £140-£550+

Pre-booking through a comparison site is almost always cheaper than paying at the gate. Prices rise sharply during school holidays and bank holidays - July and August can cost 20-40% more than off-peak months. Enter your exact dates above for live pricing.

You should book parking for your departure terminal - either South Terminal or North Terminal. As a general guide:

• South Terminal: easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air, Vueling, Condor
• North Terminal: British Airways, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Air Canada

Always confirm your terminal on your actual boarding pass or airline booking, not just by airline alone - easyJet in particular occasionally moves flights between terminals during schedule changes. If you book parking for the wrong terminal, you will need to allow extra time for the free inter-terminal monorail, which adds 10-15 minutes.

Yes - Meet & Greet parking at Gatwick is safe when booked through a verified provider. Every provider listed on Gatwick Airport Parking Deals is checked for CCTV-monitored compounds, controlled access entry and exit, full public liability insurance, vehicle-in-care insurance, and a pre-handover condition check process. Avoid booking Meet & Greet through unofficial or unverified operators, particularly those soliciting on-the-day bookings. Always ensure your provider operates from a secured, registered compound and not a residential street.

As a general rule:

• January, February, November: 1-2 weeks ahead is usually fine
• March, May, September: 2-3 weeks ahead
• June, October half-term: 3-4 weeks ahead
• April Easter, July-August, December Christmas: 6-8 weeks minimum

Gatwick is the UK's second busiest airport and parking capacity with the best providers fills quickly during peak periods. Prices increase as availability drops - the same parking product booked 8 weeks out can cost half the price of booking one week out in peak summer. There is no benefit to waiting.

Gatwick Airport increased its terminal forecourt drop-off charge to £10 as of January 6, 2026. This fee applies to all vehicles entering the designated drop-off zones directly outside the North and South terminals.

• Minimum Charge: £10 for up to 10 minutes.
• Additional Time: £1 per minute after the first 10 minutes (up to a 30-minute maximum stay).
• Maximum Daily Charge: £30 for stays reaching the 30-minute limit.
• Blue Badge Holders: Remain exempt from the fee but must pre-register their vehicle before travel.

The Gatwick Electric Super Hub provides rapid charging near the South Terminal, but spaces at individual car parks remain limited and are often pre-booked. If you drive an electric vehicle, we recommend charging to at least 80% before arrival or using the dedicated high-speed hub upon your return. Avoid the stress of searching for available chargers on travel day by planning your power stops in advance.

The Park & Ride shuttle transfer time at Gatwick depends on the car park and terminal:

• South Terminal car parks: typically 5-10 minutes to the terminal
• North Terminal car parks: typically 8-15 minutes depending on car park location

Shuttles run frequently - usually every 10-15 minutes - but at peak times (early morning departures, late evening arrivals) queues at the shuttle stop can add time. Budget 20-30 minutes from parking your car to reaching the check-in hall when planning your departure time, and the same on return from the arrivals hall to driving away.

Yes, but you need to plan for it. This situation can occur when booking separate outbound and inbound flights, or when airlines operate split-terminal schedules. In this case, book your parking based on your departure terminal.

On return, use the free Gatwick inter-terminal monorail to travel from your arrival terminal to your departure terminal's car park. The monorail runs every few minutes and takes approximately 2 minutes between terminals, but allow 10-15 minutes total for walking, waiting, and transfer. Inform your parking provider in advance so they can advise on the best return collection point.

It depends on how many people are travelling and where you are travelling from:

• Solo traveller: The Gatwick Express (£36.90 return from London Victoria) or Thameslink/Southern (from around £23 return) is often cheaper than parking for short stays, and roughly comparable for a week.
• 2 passengers: Pre-booked Park & Ride at around £50 for a week is cheaper than two Gatwick Express returns at £73.80.
• 3-4 passengers: Parking is almost always the cheaper option - train fares multiply per person, parking does not.

If you live outside London and are driving to Gatwick regardless, parking will nearly always be the more practical and cost-effective choice. Use the comparison table above to calculate the exact cost difference for your group size and travel dates.