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From valet at the terminal door to off-airport park & ride at a fraction of the price — every airport parking option at Gatwick, side by side.
Gatwick's two terminals each have their own Long Stay, Short Stay, Premium and Valet products, and the surrounding area is full of off-airport park & ride operators competing on price.
Pick by trip length first, terminal second, and budget vs convenience third. Book as early as you can — pre-booked rates are the single biggest lever on what you'll actually pay.
The default for trips of 3+ days. Free shuttle every 10–15 minutes, 24/7. Best official value when booked ahead.
Walking distance to the terminal — cheap for a few hours, expensive past 24 hours. Use for pickups and very short trips only.
Closest self-park to the terminal building, often a short covered walk. No shuttle needed — a middle ground between Long Stay and Valet.
Drop the car at the terminal forecourt, a chauffeur takes it to a secure compound. Fastest in and out — at the highest price.
Private operators with secure compounds and shuttle buses to the terminal. Often the cheapest option overall — pick a Park Mark accredited provider.
Off-airport equivalent of valet: hand over the keys at the terminal, the operator parks for you. Convenient — vet the operator carefully.
Pre-booked off-airport park & ride is usually the cheapest, with the official Long Stay car parks close behind when booked early. Turn-up rates at the barrier are always the most expensive.
As early as you can. Prices rise as the travel date approaches and peak holiday weeks routinely sell out — especially Long Stay and Valet.
Match the car park to your departure terminal — North or South. The inter-terminal shuttle train is free but adds 15–20 minutes with luggage.
Official Long Stay shuttles run every 10–15 minutes and take around 5–10 minutes to the terminal. Off-airport shuttles vary by operator — most quote 10–15 minutes door-to-terminal.
Yes. Most operators charge a daily rate for extensions — contact them as soon as you know. Returning past your booked exit time without notice usually costs more than calling ahead.
More guides: All Gatwick parking options · South Terminal Long Stay · North Terminal Long Stay · Drop-off charges