LGW

London Gatwick Airport — Parking

London, UK

TZ Europe/London (GMT/BST) · 30 mi / 48 km to Central London

2
Terminals
50+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
12
Rental car brands

Three ways to park at LGW, compared on price, walking distance, and shuttle wait.

Long-term parking

£20–30/day

Walk/shuttle: Shuttle bus, 10–15 min

Long Stay is Gatwick's own product; pre-booking is significantly cheaper than gate rates.

Short-term parking

£5/hr, £45 max/day

Walk/shuttle: Short walk from terminal

Best for pickups and drop-offs under two hours.

Off-site parking

£6–12/day

Walk/shuttle: Free shuttle, 10–15 min

The most economical option for trips of a week or longer.

Parking comparison

TypePriceWalking distanceShuttle
Long-term£20–30/dayShuttle bus, 10–15 minYes
Short-term£5/hr, £45 max/dayShort walk from terminal
Off-site£6–12/dayFree shuttle, 10–15 minYes

Cost guide

Short-term rates are billed hourly and add up quickly — they're best reserved for pickups and drop-offs under two hours. Long-term and off-site rates are billed daily and both drop noticeably with advance booking.

Travel tips

  • Book parking online in advance — walk-up rates are almost always higher.
  • Photograph your row and level before you leave the lot; large economy lots are easy to lose track of.
  • Check whether your terminal changed before you park — some airports reassign gates seasonally.