How much is parking at Heathrow Airport?
Parking at Heathrow costs £98 per 24 hours in Terminal Parking (the short stay car parks at Terminals 2, 3 and 5) and £46.80 for the first day in Long Stay (Park & Ride), then £37.40 for each additional day. These are drive-up rates, paid on the day without booking.
| Option | Drive-up price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Parking (short stay) | From £8 for up to 29 minutes; £20 for up to 2 hours; £98 per 24 hours | Short visits and pick-ups when you must be at the terminal |
| Long Stay (Park & Ride) | £46.80 first day, then £37.40 per extra day | Trips of two days or more, with a free shuttle to the terminals |
| Drop-off zone | £7 per visit (from January 2026) | Quick drop-offs at the forecourt |
To get the weekly amount, add up the daily rates: seven days costs £686 in Terminal Parking and about £271.20 in Long Stay. Actual totals can be lower where you prebook online, and higher once booking fees apply.
Use our interactive Heathrow Parking Calculator below to quickly estimate your total parking cost at London Heathrow. 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.
Heathrow Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Heathrow?
The cheapest official option at Heathrow is Long Stay (Park & Ride), which includes a free shuttle bus to the terminals. Prebooked and off-airport Park & Ride car parks near Heathrow are often cheaper still, with comparison sites listing week-long stays from roughly £6 to £12 a day when booked in advance.
Ways to Pay Less for Heathrow Parking
Drive-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.
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. Terminal Parking at £98 a day only makes sense for short visits.
For pick-ups, the Long Stay car park is free for up to 30 minutes, which avoids both the £98 Terminal Parking tariff and the £7 drop-off zone charge.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Heathrow, which are frequently much cheaper than on-airport parking.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. The Elizabeth line, the Piccadilly line and the Heathrow Express all run to the airport, 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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow commonly costs anywhere from about £40 to £90 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 Heathrow trip.
Heathrow Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Heathrow Parking FAQ
How much is a week of parking at Heathrow?
Seven days at the drive-up Terminal Parking rate is £686 (7 × £98). Seven days in Long Stay (Park & Ride) is about £271.20 (£46.80 plus 6 × £37.40).
Is there free parking at Heathrow?
Heathrow offers free parking for up to 30 minutes in the Long Stay (Park & Ride) car park, which is useful for pick-ups. Terminal Parking is charged from the first minutes, starting at £8 for up to 29 minutes.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Heathrow?
Heathrow charges £7 each time you drive into a drop-off zone. Dropping off in the Long Stay car park is free for up to 30 minutes, with a free shuttle to the terminal.
Which terminals have Terminal Parking?
Terminal Parking (formerly called short stay) is available at Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5, with the same drive-up tariff at each.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on drive-up prices checked in September 2026, and subject to change without notice. Always confirm current tariffs with Heathrow 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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