How much is parking at London City Airport?
Turning up at London City Airport's official on-site car park costs £97.90 for 8 to 24 hours, with shorter stays priced in steps from £10 for up to 20 minutes. London City is one of the most expensive airports in the UK to park at without a booking. Pre-booking the same car park starts from about £96 for eight days, which is roughly £12 a day.
| Option | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Official on-site car park: turn-up | £10 up to 20 minutes; £16.90 up to 30 minutes; £21.90 up to 1 hour; £29.90 up to 2 hours; £39.90 up to 4 hours; £59.90 for 4 to 8 hours; £97.90 for 8 to 24 hours | Last-minute trips and pick-ups, with a walk of about 5 minutes |
| Official on-site car park: pre-booked | From about £96 to £107 for 8 days (roughly £12 to £13.50 a day) | Most trips, with barriers, CCTV and number plate recognition; bookable up to a year ahead |
| Drop-off zone | £8 up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute; 10-minute maximum | A very quick drop-off at the terminal; there is no free alternative |
| Private spaces near the airport | From roughly £5 to £12 a day | Cheaper stays a short DLR ride or walk away |
Pre-booked prices are examples quoted by booking sites and change with dates and demand. The airport doesn't publish a simple per-day rate for multi-day turn-up stays, so check the live quote before you drive. Seven days pre-booked costs roughly £84 to £95.
Use our interactive London City 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 option.
London City Airport Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at London City Airport?
The cheapest on-airport option at London City Airport is the official on-site car park when pre-booked, from about £12 a day for an eight-day stay. Private spaces near the airport are often cheaper still, from roughly £5 to £12 a day, and are a short walk or DLR ride away.
Ways to Pay Less for London City Airport Parking
Turning up is the most expensive way to park at London City, and the airport's own tariff is steep even for a few hours. Booking online in advance can save up to 70% or more, and the airport lets you book up to a year ahead.
For almost any trip lasting a day or more, pre-booking the on-site car park or using a private space near the airport is far cheaper than paying at the barrier. The turn-up rate is best kept for emergencies.
For pick-ups, avoid the drop-off zone, which charges £8 for up to 5 minutes and has no free option. The airport suggests using the on-site car park for longer waits, but the first 20 minutes already cost £10, so watching flight arrival times closely matters.
If you are only dropping someone off, note that the drop-off zone has a strict 10-minute maximum, so be ready to unload quickly.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. London City Airport has its own DLR station with direct trains to Canary Wharf and Bank, 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 London City 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 London City Airport commonly costs anywhere from about £20 to £50 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 London City trip.
London City Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
London City Airport Parking FAQ
How much does it cost to drop someone off at London City Airport?
The drop-off zone costs £8 for up to 5 minutes, plus £1 for each extra minute, with a strict 10-minute maximum. This charge started on 6 January 2026 and there is no free alternative.
How do I pay for parking at London City Airport if I haven't pre-booked?
Take a ticket at the barrier and pay when you leave, at the terminal front and pick-up area, at the car park barrier before exiting, or online. The car park is cashless and accepts major credit cards, excluding American Express.
How far is the car park from London City Airport terminal?
The official on-site car park is about a 5-minute walk from the terminal. It has barriers, CCTV and number plate recognition.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on prices checked in September 2026, and subject to change without notice. Pre-booked prices are examples and vary by date. Always confirm current tariffs with London City 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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