How does meet and greet parking at Heathrow work?

With Meet and Greet, you can drive your vehicle into one of our Short Stay car parks, leave your keys with us, and we'll do the rest. Our Short Stay car parks are just minutes from the terminals. Valet Parking allows you to drop your car right outside the terminal forecourts.



Meet and Greet parking at London Heathrow is designed for maximum convenience, allowing you to drive your car directly to the terminal entrance. After making a booking, you typically call the provider about 20–30 minutes before arrival. You then meet a professional, insured driver at a designated "drop-off" point, often located within the Short Stay car park of your specific terminal (Terminal 2, 3, 4, or 5). The driver performs a quick vehicle inspection, takes photos for safety records, and takes your keys to park the car in a secure, off-site compound. Upon your return, after you have cleared customs and collected your luggage, you call the provider again. Your car is then dispatched and delivered back to the same terminal area where you dropped it off. In 2026, many "Heathrow Approved" operators use ANPR technology and 24-hour surveillance to ensure vehicle safety, making this the preferred option for families with heavy luggage or business travelers seeking a fast, "key-drop" airport experience.

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You will generally meet a porter and a greeter at the airport's entrance, who will help unload all your baggage from the car, bring it to the scheduled check-in area and reclaim it when you arrive at your destination. Your greeter will ensure the safety and total count of your luggage.

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For cheap Heathrow parking, we'd recommend a Park and Ride service such as Purple Parking and NCP Flightpath. Both offer fuss-free procedures and easy transfers. For speed and convenience, the best place to park would be at a Meet and Greet car park such as Maple Parking or Purple Parking.

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No matter what operator you choose, you'll always drop your car off at the official Short Stay car park right outside Terminal 3 - that's the beauty of Meet and Greet parking. If you're using a SatNav the postcode is TW6 1QG (you'll be given full directions with your booking).

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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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If you'd rather park closer to the airport, a Heathrow Park and Ride on-airport car park will be your best option. That's because the car park will be within the airport perimeter and a shorter distance by transfer bus to the terminals.

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Official Meet & Greet Arrival: Drive up to the barrier of the Short Stay car park for your terminal, where the automatic number-plate recognition camera will read your registration provide you with a ticket containing your booking reference. Head to Level 4, where a professional driver will meet you and take your keys.

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Yes, definitely. Even though it isn't as nice as the business class or first-class lounges, it's worth the money. Be sure to book your spot online and save a few bucks.

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Yes, definitely. Even though it isn't as nice as the business class or first-class lounges, it's worth the money. Be sure to book your spot online and save a few bucks. Visit No1 Lounges at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, and Edinburgh airports.

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