Daily:
Suitable for travelers parking for a number of days. Security measures include 24-hour car park attendants, frequent patrols, security fencing and comprehensive CCTV. A courtesy coach runs on demand & takes you to Terminal 1 from Park1 in three mins. Parks 1 to 3 serve Terminals 1 to 3. Pre-book a space at the Business Parking Terminals 1, 2 and 3 or turn up at the car park on day of departure.
Rates: £ 9
Long Term:
Suitable for more than an overnight stay. "Parking Express Heathrow" is the official Heathrow Long Stay Car Park, serving Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4. The new Long-Stay Car Park is for Terminal 5 passengers. Free Shuttle service runs every 10 mins to Terminals 1, 2 & 3, taking 8-15 mins; every 2 mins to Terminal 4, taking 8 mins; and every 10 mins to Terminal 5, taking 10 mins.
Rates: Weekly: £ 15.10/Day
5 Days: £ 15.70/Day
Picking Up/Dropping Off:
There are set-down lanes outside the terminals. You may unload on the terminal forecourt but waiting is not permitted. Police and airport staff patrol the forecourts and will ask waiting vehicles to move on. Picking up passengers: You must use the Short Stay Car Park. Waiting is not permitted on the terminal forecourt. Unattended cars outside the terminal will be swiftly removed by the police, a parking ticket will be issued, and a fee for recovery added. If the vehicle is not claimed on the day it is removed there will be a further charge for each day’s storage.
Short Term:
Located next to each of the five terminals - best for stays of up to five hours. Parking facilities are frequently patrolled, well lit with CCTV in operation, and operated by NCP (Terminal 1, 2, 3, 5) and Apcoa (Terminal 4). For passengers using Heathrow Terminal 5, short-stay parking can be pre-booked. There are special rates for pre-booking at Short-Stay Car Park 5 only. Available from 4pm on Fridays to 10am on Mondays, and must include a Saturday night. If you prefer to park for more than 3 days in the short-stay car park at Terminals 1 through 4, inquire about the Short-Stay Special suitable for you.
Rates: First 3 hrs: £ 10.60
4 Hrs: £ 13.90
First 30 Mins: £ 2.40
First 1 hr: £ 4.10
First 2 hrs: £ 7.70
Valet:
Valet Parking is available at all terminals. Heathrow Valet Parking is suitable for all travelers looking for a quick and convenient airport parking service. A staff member will meet you at the designated drop-off points on the terminal forecourts. During your absence your car with be parked in a BAA-approved secure car park.
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.