LGW
London Gatwick Airport — Parking
London, UK
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
| Type | Price | Walking distance | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term | £20–30/day | Shuttle bus, 10–15 min | Yes |
| Short-term | £5/hr, £45 max/day | Short walk from terminal | — |
| Off-site | £6–12/day | Free shuttle, 10–15 min | Yes |
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.