How much is parking at Edinburgh Airport?
Drive-up parking at Edinburgh Airport costs £45 for the first day in Plane Parking, £60 in Long Stay and £90 in Terminal Parking, with further days at £20, £40 and £60 respectively. These are the rollup rates you pay when you turn up without booking. Booking in advance is far cheaper.
| Option | Drive-up price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Plane Parking | £45 for 3 to 24 hours; £20 per day or part day after that | The cheapest official drive-up option for stays of a day or more |
| Long Stay | Free for 30 minutes; £60 for 3 to 24 hours; £40 per day or part day after that | Longer trips, with a walk of roughly 10 minutes to the terminal |
| Terminal Parking | £10 up to 15 minutes; £26 for 1 hour; £90 for 10 to 24 hours; £60 per day or part day after that | The closest parking, for short visits |
| Quick drop-off zone | £8.50 up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute | Quick drop-offs outside the terminal |
To get the weekly amount, add the first-day rate to six further days: seven days costs £165 in Plane Parking, £300 in Long Stay and £450 in Terminal Parking. Pre-booked prices are far lower, with Edinburgh Airport advertising savings of up to 77%.
Use our interactive Edinburgh Airport Parking Calculator below to quickly estimate your total parking cost. Whether you are away for a weekend or a two-week holiday, comparing your expected fees in advance can help you budget and choose the right car park.
Edinburgh Airport Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Edinburgh Airport?
The cheapest official drive-up option at Edinburgh Airport is Plane Parking at £45 for the first day and £20 for each day after. Pre-booked official parking and off-airport Park & Ride car parks near Edinburgh are often far cheaper, with prices commonly listed from roughly £3 to £8 a day when booked in advance.
Ways to Pay Less for Edinburgh Airport Parking
Rollup rates are the most expensive way to park. Booking online in advance, particularly for stays of more than a day, can secure a price well below the standard tariff.
For trips lasting two days or more, Plane Parking, Long Stay or an off-airport Park & Ride lot is usually the most cost-effective choice. Terminal Parking at £90 for the first day only makes sense for short visits.
For pick-ups, the Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, which avoids both the Terminal Parking tariff and the quick drop-off zone charge, although you will have to walk to the terminal.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Edinburgh Airport, which are frequently much cheaper than on-airport parking.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. Edinburgh Trams run to the airport and the Airlink 100 bus serves it from the city centre, and a taxi or rideshare can beat the cost of parking on a short break.
Not sure if you should drive or take a taxi? Use our Edinburgh Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Cost Calculator below to compare your expected parking fees against a round-trip taxi, Uber or Bolt. A one-way ride to Edinburgh Airport commonly costs anywhere from about £20 to £70 depending on where you start, while a multi-day parking stay can add up quickly.
Enter your trip length and your estimated one-way ride cost to see whether driving or taking a ride is the more budget-friendly option for your Edinburgh trip.
Edinburgh Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Edinburgh Airport Parking FAQ
How much is a week of parking at Edinburgh Airport?
Seven days at the drive-up rate is £165 in Plane Parking (£45 plus 6 × £20), £300 in Long Stay (£60 plus 6 × £40) and £450 in Terminal Parking (£90 plus 6 × £60).
Is there free parking at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes, the Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, which is useful for pick-ups and drop-offs. It is a walk to the terminal, with no shuttle bus listed.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Edinburgh Airport?
The quick drop-off and pick-up zone outside the terminal costs £8.50 for up to 10 minutes and then £1 per minute. Dropping off in the Long Stay car park is free for up to 30 minutes.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on prices checked in September 2026, and subject to change without notice. Always confirm current tariffs with Edinburgh Airport before you travel. We strive to keep our pricing data as accurate as possible. If you spot an updated price we missed, please contact us to let us know.
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