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Can I park my car at Heathrow airport for a week?

Heathrow Long Stay Parking is ideal if you're going away for a couple of days or more. Simply book Long Stay parking for your trip or drive up to any Long Stay car park. At the entry barrier your registration will be recognised and a ticket will be printed showing your registration and Booking Reference.



Yes, you can park your car at London Heathrow (LHR) for a week in 2026, but the cost and convenience vary by the type of service you choose. The most economical option is Long Stay Parking, which involves parking in a peripheral lot and taking a free 10–15 minute shuttle to your terminal; a week here typically costs between £100 and £160 if pre-booked. For more convenience, Business Parking offers shorter shuttle times, while Meet & Greet allows you to drop your car at the terminal with a valet. The most expensive option is the Short Stay Car Park, located directly adjacent to the terminals; while intended for pick-ups, you can stay for a week, but "drive-up" rates in 2026 can exceed £700 for seven days (£98 per day). To get the best rate in 2026, you should book your space at least 30 days in advance via the official Heathrow website; "on-the-day" prices are significantly higher and spaces are not guaranteed, especially during peak holiday periods when lots frequently reach 100% capacity.

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Exemptions. You don't have to pay the Terminal Drop-Off Charge if you are driving a Heathrow permitted operational vehicle or a vehicle recorded at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in either of these categories: Emergency service vehicles, such as police, ambulances and fire engines. Military vehicles.

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By booking in advance, you will benefit from our online only prices which are cheaper than turning up on the day.

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Is it easy to save money on my Heathrow parking? We always recommend booking in advance to save money on your Heathrow parking. Another great way to save money is to opt for Park and Ride parking - this is the cheapest type of parking package all year round.

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The short answer is yes - Heathrow Airport will be a part of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, so you will need to make some considerations for your journey.

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Typically, you can park your car at the airport for up to a month. Some airports can accommodate longer stays, but special arrangements may be required. JFK Airport, for example, asks travelers who require parking for more than 30 days to contact ABM (airport services) on the day they arrive.

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If you are picking up please park in a designated pick up space. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, with roll-up prices applying thereafter.

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Size and proximity alone make the land expensive. Much of the space airports use is dead space in terms of generating revenue - the grass verges, taxiways, and roads. But much of this revenue dead space costs money to build and maintain. This burden falls on the two big users of airports - airlines and passengers.

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When to arrive. We recommend getting to the airport three hours before your flight if you're travelling internationally, or two hours if you're travelling domestically or to Europe.

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