London Stansted Airport Parking Guide
Compare Park & Ride, Meet & Greet, and Long Stay — Updated 2026
Stansted is London's third-largest airport (29+ million passengers) and the UK's main low-cost carrier hub — Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet (low-cost configuration), and Wizz Air all base aircraft here. Stansted's parking market is dominated by Park & Ride operators because the cost-conscious LCC passenger profile drives high price sensitivity. Off-site operators sit 3-10 minutes from the single terminal with shuttle buses. Stansted's on-site Mid Stay (formerly "Long Stay") starts at £65/week — competitive but Park & Ride alternatives undercut at £24-50/week.
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Stansted parking options compared
| Option | Price | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-site Park & Ride | £24–55/week | 3–10 min | Cheapest LCC-friendly option |
| Meet & Greet | £60–105/week | Terminal | Multiple approved operators |
| Mid Stay (on-site) | £65–120/week | 6–9 min by bus | Stansted-operated |
| Short Stay | £20/day | Walking | Per-day rate |
| Express Set Down | £7/15 min | Drop-off only | Not for parking — drop-off only |
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FAQ
Cheapest Stansted parking option?+
Off-site Park & Ride booked 4+ weeks ahead: £24-32/week. Operators like JetParks, Maple Parking, and APH consistently undercut Stansted on-site Mid Stay by 40-60%. For trips longer than a week, the per-week rate drops further (3-week trip can be £18/week).
Stansted Meet & Greet — fastest option?+
Yes. Stansted has a long shuttle bus transfer (8-12 min) from on-site Long Stay to terminal compared to other UK airports. Meet & Greet saves 20-30 minutes total (no shuttle wait, no shuttle transit). Cost is typically £60-105/week, often comparable to on-site Long Stay.
Is Stansted parking 24/7?+
Yes — all off-site and on-site car parks operate 24/7. Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes during the day, every 20-30 minutes overnight. If your flight arrives between 02:00-05:00, expect longer shuttle waits.
Stansted Express vs parking — which is cheaper?+
For solo travellers from central London: Stansted Express train (£23 return) usually wins over parking (£30-50/week trip). For couples or families (2+ passengers): parking is cheaper, especially for trips 4+ days. Parking also wins if you arrive late or leave very early when train frequency drops.