Where is the best place to park your car at Gatwick airport?

Gatwick Airport has two terminals - North and South. You should park at the terminal that your flight departs from. JustPark provides a seamless parking experience by allowing you to reserve a space at the most suitable terminal in advance.



The "best" parking spot at London Gatwick depends on your budget and how much you value convenience. For the ultimate stress-free experience, Official Gatwick Valet Parking is the top choice; you drop your car right at the terminal entrance, and it is waiting for you in the same spot upon your return. If you are looking for a balance of price and proximity, the Official Short Stay car parks are located just a 2-minute walk from the North or South Terminals, though they are the most expensive daily option. For budget-conscious travelers, the Official Long Stay car parks offer the best value, featuring a frequent 24-hour shuttle bus that takes about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the terminals. It is highly recommended to book "Official" Gatwick parking directly through the airport website to ensure your vehicle is stored in a secure, CCTV-monitored lot that is "Park Mark" accredited. Avoiding unlicensed "off-site" meet-and-greet operators is wise, as there have been historical reports of cars being left in unsecure fields or driven excessively while the owners are away.

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Trusted Park and Ride operators such as APH, Airparks, Cophall Parking and Purple Parking, offer the best value Gatwick parking. If you're looking for the most hassle-free parking, a Meet and Greet service such as Maple Parking, ACE, and Meteor, might be the best option for you.

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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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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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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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Alternatively, you can use the Long Stay car park for free if your stay doesn't exceed two hours, although, you will have to allow enough time to take a bus to the terminal building (this takes 5 to 10 minutes for the South Terminal and 7 to 12 minutes for the North Terminal).

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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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There is plenty of space to park your car along Charlwood Road before the Airparks car park. You can then walk along the road to the approach lights for Runway 08R. A public footpath runs along the rear of the field with the approach lights on the other side of the fence.

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

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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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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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