London Gatwick Airport Parking Guide
Compare Park & Ride, Meet & Greet, and Long Stay — Updated 2026
Gatwick parking is the second-busiest UK airport parking market — 45+ million passengers annually across North and South Terminals. The two terminals are 4 minutes apart by inter-terminal monorail, but each has dedicated on-site car parks. Off-site Park & Ride operators (Maple Manor, Long Stay Gatwick, Purple Parking) sit 5-10 minutes from the terminals with free shuttle. Gatwick's on-site Long Stay is typically cheaper than Heathrow's equivalent — £125-180 per week vs Heathrow's £140-250. Meet & Greet is widely available and Gatwick-airport-approved (not all UK airports approve Meet & Greet operators).
Gatwick Airport Parking — Compare & Save
Park & Ride, Meet & Greet, and Long Stay options. Trusted UK operators, best prices guaranteed.
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Gatwick parking options compared
| Option | Price | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-site Park & Ride | £28–75/week | 5–10 min | Shuttle bus, both terminals |
| Meet & Greet | £75–120/week | Terminal | Gatwick-approved valet |
| On-site Long Stay | £125–180/week | 5–8 min by bus | Gatwick-operated |
| Short Stay | £20/day | Walking | Best for <24h |
| North/South Premium | £155–210/week | Terminal-adjacent | Closest to gates |
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FAQ
North or South Terminal — which has cheaper parking?+
Pricing is essentially identical at the two terminals. North Terminal serves easyJet, BA short-haul, Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian. South Terminal serves BA long-haul, TUI, Wizz Air, others. Book based on your terminal, not on parking price.
Best Gatwick Meet & Greet operator?+
Looking4Parking and Holiday Extras are the most-reviewed Gatwick Meet & Greet operators with 4.5+ star ratings. Maple Manor Park & Ride is the budget-cheap Park & Ride alternative. All are Gatwick-airport-approved which matters for insurance + security.
How early should I book?+
For school-holiday windows (Feb, Easter, May half-term, July-August, October half-term, Christmas) book 4-6 weeks ahead. For non-holiday weeks, 2-3 weeks ahead is sufficient. Booking 3+ months out for Christmas/NY trips saves up to 40%.
Can I switch terminals?+
Yes — Gatwick has a free inter-terminal monorail running every 4 minutes 24/7. If you parked at South but fly from North (or vice versa), the journey is 2-3 minutes. All major parking operators serve both terminals with their shuttle.