How much is parking at Stansted Airport?
Turning up and parking at Stansted costs £70 for 24 hours in Short Stay (the Blue and Green car parks) and £48 for 24 hours in Mid Stay, with the same rate for every further 24 hours. Pre-booking is far cheaper: official Long Stay starts from £59.99 for eight days, about £7.50 a day.
| Option | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Up and Park: Short Stay (Blue, Green) | £70 per 24 hours and each 24 hours after | Short visits, with a covered walk from the Green multi-storey |
| Turn Up and Park: Mid Stay | £48 per 24 hours and each 24 hours after | Unbooked stays of a few days at a lower turn-up rate |
| Short Stay (pre-booked) | From £74.99 for 7 days (Blue); premium Orange from £94.00 for 5 days | Trips close to the terminal |
| Mid Stay (pre-booked) | From £64.99 for 8 days | Value parking within walking distance of the terminal |
| Long Stay (pre-book only) | From £59.99 for 8 days | Week-long trips, with a shuttle bus to the terminal |
| Drop-off zone | £10 per visit (from March 2026) | Quick drop-offs at the terminal |
Pre-booked prices are examples for stays in November 2026 and change with dates and demand. Seven days at the turn-up rate costs £336 in Mid Stay and £490 in Short Stay, so pre-booking Long Stay can cut the bill dramatically.
Use our interactive Stansted Parking Calculator below to quickly estimate your total parking cost at London Stansted. 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.
Stansted Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Stansted?
The cheapest official option at Stansted is pre-booked Long Stay, which uses a shuttle bus to the terminal. Off-airport Park & Ride car parks near Stansted are often cheaper still, with prices commonly listed from around £6 a day when booked in advance.
Ways to Pay Less for Stansted Parking
Turn-up rates are the most expensive way to park. Booking online in advance is by far the biggest saving, and Long Stay can only be pre-booked, so there is no turn-up option there.
For trips lasting two days or more, Long Stay, Mid 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. The £70 Short Stay turn-up rate only makes sense for short visits.
If you have to turn up without a booking and are staying more than a few hours, Mid Stay at £48 per 24 hours is the cheaper turn-up option, £22 a day less than Short Stay.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Stansted, which are frequently much cheaper than on-airport parking.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. Stansted Airport has its own railway station with direct Stansted Express trains to London, 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 Stansted 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 Stansted commonly costs anywhere from about £30 to £100 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 Stansted trip.
Stansted Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Stansted Parking FAQ
How much is a week of parking at Stansted?
Seven days at the turn-up Mid Stay rate is £336 (7 × £48), and at the turn-up Short Stay rate is £490 (7 × £70). Pre-booked Long Stay for eight days starts from £59.99.
Can I turn up and park at Stansted without booking?
Yes, in the Short Stay Blue and Green car parks and in Mid Stay. Long Stay and the premium Short Stay car parks are cheaper or closer but need to be pre-booked.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Stansted?
Stansted charges £10 each time you drive up to the terminal drop-off zone.
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 Stansted 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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