Where do you leave your car at Gatwick airport?

All London Gatwick car park levels are fully accessible and compliant with the Equality Act 2010. However, for same-level access to the terminal, we recommend using the Premium Short Stay areas on Level 3 of Car Park 5 in North Terminal and Level 2 of Car Park 3 in South Terminal.



At London Gatwick (LGW) in 2026, where you leave your car depends entirely on your budget and which terminal you are using (North or South). For maximum convenience, Short Stay Parking is located directly adjacent to both terminals, making it a two-minute walk to check-in. If you prefer a "VIP" experience, Valet Parking allows you to drop your car at a dedicated bay right at the terminal entrance and walk straight inside while a staff member parks it for you. For longer trips, Long Stay Parking is the most cost-effective official option; these lots are located further away and require a free 5-to-10 minute shuttle bus ride to the terminal. In 2026, it is highly recommended to book "Official Gatwick Parking" online in advance to save up to 60% off drive-up rates. Additionally, many "Park and Fly" hotels nearby offer packages where you can leave your car in their secure lots and take a shuttle, which is a popular choice for those with early morning departures.

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Short Stay Parking: £40 each day. Premium Parking: £50 each day. Long Stay Parking: £10 each day. Summer Special Parking: £15 each day.

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If you're on a tight budget and looking for the best price, an off-airport Park and Ride is the best route to cheap parking at Gatwick. These car parks are not within the airport grounds and will require a short transfer provided by the car park.

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Why Pre Book Airport Parking at Gatwick. Most car parks have a gate price which is generally the turn up rate. This is the rate you pay if you just turn up and park with out pre-booking, the pre-booking rate is the rate you pay if you pre-book and pay before departure.

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Airport parking is a big business First, there is the initial cost of the land, and then you have the construction costs. Once it is built, whether a multi-story car park or just a paved lot out in the open, it needs to be maintained.

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With almost 40,000 car parking spaces across a 300,000m2 site, Gatwick provides one of the UK's biggest, and most challenging, car parking management projects.

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How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

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North Terminal now houses all of easyJet's flights as part of ongoing work to improve the services at Gatwick. Gatwick South Terminal deals with the majority of the airport's traffic and is the original terminal of the airport.

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Are you allowed to sleep at Gatwick airport? There are no rules currently in place forbidding sleeping at Gatwick airport pre flight. You should have no trouble finding somewhere to rest for a few hours.

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These are the top 10 most expensive airport car parks in the world
  • Hamad, Doha (Qatar): 490,12€
  • London Heathrow (England): 288,40€
  • San Francisco (USA): 223,03€
  • Logan, Boston (USA): 211,20€
  • Gatwick-London (England): 203,47€
  • Changi (Singapore): 167,22€
  • Miami (USA): 159,31€
  • Tacoma Seattle (USA): 153,85€


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