London Gatwick (LGW) Airport

Airport Parking Options at LGW

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Parking Options at London Gatwick Airport

Long Term - South Terminal:
Ideal for trips of more than a couple of days. Car parks for Long Stay Parking are around North and South Terminals, secure and well maintained with transfer times of about 10-12 mins. Note that all quoted fees are subject to change and may differ by season.

Rates:
Weekly: £ 8.70
5 Days: £ 9

Long Term - Gatwick NCP Flightpath:
Ideal for trips of more than a couple of days. Car parks for Long Stay Parking are around North and South Terminals, secure and well maintained with transfer times of about 10-12 mins. Note that all quoted fees are subject to change and may differ by season.

Rates:
5 Days: £ 9
Weekly: £ 9

Short Term:
Ideal if parking for just a few hours: North and South Terminals each have their own Short Stay Car Parks, which are convenient and save, and they are connected to the terminals and only a short waking distance to the Terminal entrance. Short Stay Car Parks for longer periods: If you park for only a day or two, you may be eligible for the Short-Stay Special at a pre-book rate

Rates:
First 15 Mins: £ 1
First 30 Mins: £ 2.40
First 1 hr: £ 4
First 2 hrs: £ 5.80
First 3 hrs: £ 7.10

Valet:
Hassle-free, convenient and available at both Gatwick terminals. Drop your car off on the terminal forecourt and have it delivered back to the terminal forecourt upon your return.

Rates:
Each extra 24 hrs £ 12.3
Daily max (24hrs): £ 35.5

Parking Tips
Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Know your Options
Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

Consider Off-Site Parking
You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

Parking Amnesia
It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.

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