How Much Is Parking at Gatwick? 2026 Prices and Charges Explained
What you'll pay to park or drop off at Gatwick in 2026.
Gatwick Airport Parking Prices 2026: Official Rates, Drop-Off Charges and Cheaper Options
A week in Gatwick's official Long Stay car park costs £230 if you just turn up and park. That's before you've paid for a single holiday meal. Book with JustPark instead and the same week starts from £23.44. Here's exactly what parking at Gatwick costs in 2026, from the drop-off charge to a week away, and how to pay less.
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Sort your parking before you fly and you'll know exactly what you're paying and where you're going.
Compare parking at Gatwick Airport and see every bookable space for your dates in one place.
Choose a space near your terminal, whether you're flying from the North or South Terminal.
Lock in your price in advance rather than paying drive-up rates on the day.
Book with flexibility, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booking starts if your plans change.
Gatwick Official Parking Prices 2026
Gatwick's official car parks charge their highest rates to drivers who arrive without booking. These are the current drive-up prices:
Short Stay: from £8 for up to 30 minutes, rising to £70 for 12 to 24 hours and £70 for each extra day. It's a short walk to the terminal but expensive for anything longer than a few hours.
Premium Short Stay: £87.50 for 12 to 24 hours, for the spaces closest to the terminal.
Long Stay: £38 for the first day and £32 for each day after that, with a bus to the terminals every 10 to 12 minutes.
What a Week at Gatwick Actually Costs
Here's how a seven-day trip adds up at drive-up rates, compared with booking a nearby space through JustPark:
Official Short Stay for a week: £490 at £70 a day.
Official Long Stay for a week: £230, made up of £38 for the first day and £32 for each of the next six.
JustPark Park & Save for a week: from £23.44 on a local driveway or nearby car park.
JustPark Park & Ride for a week: from £44.99, with a shuttle to the terminal.
JustPark Meet & Greet for a week: from £78, with your car collected and returned at the terminal.
Prices on JustPark are set by each space owner and car park, so they vary by location, date and how far ahead you book. The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have, especially around school holidays.
Find parking near Gatwick Airport Station if you'd rather park close to the South Terminal rail link.
Gatwick Drop-Off Charge 2026
Dropping someone off outside the terminal isn't free. Since 6 January 2026, the Gatwick drop-off charge has been £10, up from £7.
How much it costs: £10 for up to 10 minutes in the drop-off zone, then £1 for every extra minute, with a 30-minute maximum stay.
Where it applies: the forecourt drop-off zones at both the North and South Terminals.
How to pay: online, by phone or through AutoPay, by midnight the day after your visit.
What happens if you forget: a £100 Parking Charge Notice, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
Blue Badge holders: exempt, as long as the vehicle is registered with Gatwick in advance.
If you're dropping off for a longer trip, it often makes more sense to park nearby and travel in yourself, rather than paying the drop-off charge twice for the outbound and return journeys.
JustPark Parking Near Gatwick
JustPark gives you four ways to park for your Gatwick flight, so you can choose between convenience and cost. These are starting prices for a one-week trip:
Meet & Greet, from £78: drive to the terminal, hand over your keys and your car is parked for you, then returned at the terminal when you land.
Park & Ride, from £44.99: park nearby and hop on a regular shuttle to the terminal.
Park & Stroll, from £160: skip the shuttle bus and walk a short distance to the terminal.
Park & Save, from £23.44: park on a local driveway or in a nearby car park around Gatwick, Crawley and Horley for the lowest prices.
Prices vary with your dates and how long you're away, so search with your own travel dates to see what you'll pay.
Filter by terminal to see the most convenient spaces for the North or South Terminal.
Check how far each space is from the airport before you book, so you can plan your journey to the terminal.
Look for extra features, such as EV charging and accessible spaces, using the search filters.
Manage your booking in the app, including directions to your space and extending your stay if your return flight changes.
For a full rundown of terminals, routes and travel options, read our complete guide to flying from Gatwick Airport.
How to Pay Less for Gatwick Parking
Book with JustPark before you travel, because turning up and paying Gatwick's drive-up rates is the most expensive way to park.
Book early for school holidays, when demand for spaces near the airport is at its highest and the best-value options go first.
Choose Park & Save for the lowest price, with local driveways and car parks from £23.44 for a week.
Avoid paying the drop-off charge twice by booking parking for the length of your trip rather than being dropped off and collected.
Pick the right terminal before you book, so you're not paying for a space on the wrong side of the airport.
Gatwick Parking Prices FAQs
How much is parking at Gatwick per day?
Gatwick's official Long Stay car park costs £38 for the first day and £32 for each day after that at drive-up rates, while Short Stay costs £70 a day. JustPark parking near Gatwick starts from £4.25 a day.
How much is the Gatwick drop-off charge in 2026?
The Gatwick drop-off charge is £10 for up to 10 minutes at both the North and South Terminals, then £1 for each extra minute. You need to pay by midnight the day after your visit.
What is the most affordable way to park at Gatwick?
Booking ahead is the best way to keep costs down, as turning up and paying on the day is the most expensive way to park at Gatwick. With JustPark, a week starts from £23.44 with Park & Save, compared with £230 in Gatwick's official Long Stay car park at drive-up rates.
How much does a week of parking at Gatwick cost?
A week in Gatwick's official Long Stay car park costs £230 at drive-up rates, and a week in Short Stay costs £490. With JustPark, a week starts from £23.44 with Park & Save, £44.99 with Park & Ride and £78 with Meet & Greet.
Do Blue Badge holders pay the Gatwick drop-off charge?
No. Blue Badge holders are exempt from the drop-off charge, as long as they register their vehicle with Gatwick before their visit. You can also filter for accessible spaces when you book with JustPark.
Live Near Gatwick? Earn From Your Driveway
Gatwick is one of the UK's busiest airports, and drivers are always looking for an alternative to official car park prices, especially during school holidays and the summer peak.
If you have a driveway or off-street space near the airport, rent out your driveway with JustPark and earn from a space you're not using. It's free to list, you choose when your space is available, and the first £1,000 you earn each year from renting out your space is tax-free under the property allowance.
Gatwick Parking Prices: Know What You'll Pay Before You Fly
Whether you're away for a weekend or a fortnight, knowing what you'll pay before you set off takes one more thing off your list.
Compare airport parking with JustPark, book a space that fits your trip and budget, and start your holiday the moment you leave home.
