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A focused guide to the Long Stay car park at Gatwick North Terminal — what it costs, how the shuttle works and how to book the lowest pre-booked rate.
Long Stay North is Gatwick's official economy car park for North Terminal departures — Park Mark accredited, fully CCTV-covered, with 24/7 patrols and a free shuttle to the terminal every 10–15 minutes.
It's the default choice for any trip from about three days upwards, and pre-booking online routinely halves the on-the-day rate.
If Long Stay doesn't suit your trip, here's how the rest of the Gatwick line-up compares.
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.
Around 3–4 minutes to the North Terminal, with buses every 10–15 minutes around the clock.
Yes. Every official Gatwick car park is Park Mark accredited with 24-hour CCTV, regular patrols and secure perimeter fencing.
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.
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.
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