How much is parking at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Turn-up parking at Leeds Bradford Airport is reported at £57 for one day in Long Stay, £68 in Mid Stay and £83 in Short Stay, with Premium Short Stay at £118. These are the gate prices you pay when you turn up without booking. Pre-booking is far cheaper.
| Option | Turn-up price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Long Stay | £57 for 1 day; £74 for 2 days; £91 for 3 days; then about £18 per extra day | Longer trips, with a 24-hour shuttle bus of about 2 minutes to the terminal |
| Mid Stay | £68 for 1 day; then about £42 per extra day | A walk of about 6 to 9 minutes to the terminal on signed footpaths |
| Short Stay | £83 for 1 day; £126 for 2 days; then about £48 per extra day | Covered multi-storey parking, with a walk of 2 to 3 minutes |
| Premium Short Stay | £118 for 1 day; then about £60 per extra day | The closest parking, with extra-wide bays |
| Terminal Front Express | From £7 for up to 10 minutes, rising in steps for longer stays | Quick drop-offs and pick-ups a minute from the terminal |
To get the weekly amount, add the extra-day rates to the first days: seven days costs about £163 in Long Stay, £320 in Mid Stay and £366 in Short Stay. Pre-booked prices are far lower: official Long Stay is commonly listed from about £78 to £90 for eight days.
Use our interactive Leeds Bradford 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.
Leeds Bradford Airport Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Leeds Bradford Airport?
The cheapest official option at Leeds Bradford Airport is Long Stay, which is served by a 24-hour shuttle bus. Pre-booked Long Stay is commonly listed from about £78 to £90 for eight days, and off-airport Park & Ride car parks near Leeds Bradford can be cheaper still, from roughly £5 to £10 a day when booked in advance.
Ways to Pay Less for Leeds Bradford Airport Parking
Turn-up 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, with savings of up to 70% advertised by booking sites.
For trips lasting two days or more, Long Stay or an off-airport Park & Ride lot is usually the most cost-effective choice; the shuttle adds a little time but delivers the biggest savings. Short Stay at £83 for the first day only makes sense for short visits.
If you have to turn up without a booking, Long Stay's extra-day rate of about £18 makes it by far the cheapest turn-up option for a week away.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Leeds Bradford Airport, which are frequently much cheaper than on-airport parking.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. A bus service links the airport with Leeds 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 Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford Airport commonly costs anywhere from about £20 to £60 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 Leeds trip.
Leeds Bradford Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Leeds Bradford Airport Parking FAQ
How much is a week of parking at Leeds Bradford Airport?
Seven days at the reported turn-up rate is about £163 in Long Stay, £320 in Mid Stay and £366 in Short Stay.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Leeds Bradford Airport?
The Terminal Front Express car park costs from £7 for up to 10 minutes, with prices rising in steps for longer stays.
Do I need to pre-book parking at Leeds Bradford Airport?
It is not required, but pre-booking is usually far cheaper than the turn-up rate, with savings of up to 70% advertised by booking sites.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on prices checked in September 2026, and subject to change without notice. Turn-up prices are reported by third-party sources, so always confirm current tariffs with Leeds Bradford 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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