Where is the best place to park for Gatwick South?

While all of our long stay parking options are ideal whatever terminal you're flying from, the car park that's closest to the South terminal is Cophall making it our top choice for Gatwick South parking. There are many reasons why Cophall parking is a firm favourite with our customers.



The "best" place to park for Gatwick's South Terminal depends on whether you prioritize price, speed, or convenience. For the ultimate convenience, Gatwick Official Short Stay South is the best choice as it is located directly opposite the terminal, allowing you to walk to check-in within minutes. However, it is also the most expensive. For a balance of cost and ease, the Official Long Stay South is excellent; it offers a high level of security and a free shuttle bus that takes only 5–10 minutes to reach the terminal. If you are looking for the lowest price, off-site "Park and Ride" services like Cophall Parking or Purple Parking are highly rated; they are located a few miles away and provide on-demand shuttles. For those who want a premium experience, Meet & Greet services allow you to drop your car off at a designated point right at the South Terminal entrance, where a professional driver takes it to a secure lot and brings it back to the terminal upon your return, completely eliminating the need for shuttles.

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Cophall Parking Gatwick is an award-winning Gatwick car park for Gatwick south terminal travellers. It's located only 10 minutes away from Gatwick south terminal via our free on-demand transfer buses.

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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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Parking for a full day in our Short Stay car parks without pre-booking first will cost ?45. If you wish to park any longer than this, we recommend pre-booking your Short Stay parking as far in advance as possible in order to enjoy the best rates.

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Is Gatwick parking cheaper in advance? Yes, it is cheaper to pre-book with us to get the best rates.

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Long Stay parking at London Gatwick Official Gatwick Airport Long Stay parking is the closest to the airport. This budget-friendly option is great for longer trips and all-inclusive holidays. Simply park your car and take the shuttle straight to the terminal for a hassle-free start to your trip.

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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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* Flight numbers beginning with 'TOM' operate from North Terminal. Flight numbers beginning with 'BY' operate from South Terminal.

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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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