As of January 2026, London Gatwick (LGW) has updated its "Short Stay" parking tariffs for both the North and South Terminals. If you drive up without a booking, the charges are £8.00 for the first 30 minutes and £14.00 for up to 60 minutes. For those staying longer, the rate jumps to approximately £18.50 for 2 hours and £26.00 for up to 4 hours. If you are parking for a full day (12–24 hours) in the Short Stay lot, the drive-up cost is £70.00. In 2026, Gatwick also enforces a strict "Drop-Off Fee" of £6.00 for the first 10 minutes (increasing to £1 per minute thereafter) for anyone using the designated lanes directly outside the terminal. Consequently, for pick-ups where the passenger might be delayed, using the Short Stay car park for 30 minutes is often more cost-effective than idling in the drop-off zone. For 2026 travelers, booking a "Short Stay" space online at least 24 hours in advance can reduce these daily rates by up to 30%, though the hourly rates for pick-ups remain fixed at the ticket machines.