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A clear breakdown of car parking in and around Gatwick Airport — what each option costs, how long the shuttle takes and which one is right for your trip.
Gatwick Airport has on-airport car parks for both terminals — Long Stay, Short Stay, Premium and Valet — plus a dense market of off-airport operators offering park & ride at lower prices.
The cheapest combination is usually pre-booked Long Stay or off-airport park & ride. The fastest is Valet. Premium splits the difference. Pick by trip length, terminal and budget.
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 — both North and South Terminal car parks have a growing number of EV bays. Availability is first-come, first-served, so don't rely on charging at the airport for a critical leg of your journey.
More guides: All Gatwick parking options · South Terminal Long Stay · North Terminal Long Stay · Drop-off charges