How much is parking at Southampton Airport?
Turning up at Southampton Airport's Short Stay car park is reported at £60 for up to 24 hours, £115 for two days, £170 for three days and £225 for four days. Priority parking, the closest self-park option, is reported at £65 per 24 hours. The airport says its Long Stay car park is currently closed, so Short Stay is the main option for longer trips. Pre-booking is far cheaper, with official Short Stay from about £64 for four days.
| Option | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Short Stay: turn-up | £7 up to 20 minutes; £15 up to 1 hour; £20 up to 90 minutes; £30 up to 4 hours; £60 up to 24 hours; £115 for 2 days; £170 for 3 days; £225 for 4 days | Short visits and meeting arrivals, with a covered walk of about 1 to 3 minutes |
| Short Stay: pre-booked | From about £64 for 4 days; about £68 to £85 for 8 days (roughly £8 to £11 a day) | Most trips; the cheapest on-airport option |
| Priority Parking: turn-up | £65 per 24 hours (about £130 for 2 days and £195 for 3 days) | The closest self-park, with wider bays, about a 1-minute walk from the terminal |
| Priority Parking: pre-booked | From about £73 for 4 days; about £98 to £112 for 8 days | A guaranteed space closest to check-in at a pre-booked price |
| Meet & Greet | From about £83 for 8 days (example pre-booked price) | Official valet service in the Priority area of the Short Stay car park |
| Pick Up & Drop Off | £7 for up to 20 minutes | A quick stop on the ground floor of the Short Stay car park; no free alternative while Long Stay is closed |
| Long Stay | Currently closed | The airport advises using Short Stay, Priority or Meet & Greet instead |
| Southampton Airport Parkway station car park | Roughly £10 to £20 per day (third-party listings) | An off-airport alternative reached by a short footbridge walk |
Pre-booked prices are examples quoted by booking sites and change with dates and demand. The turn-up prices above come from the airport's published Short Stay tariff and third-party listings, so check the live quote before you drive. Three days of turn-up Short Stay costs about £170.
Use our interactive Southampton Airport Parking Calculator below to quickly estimate your total parking cost. The turn-up Short Stay tariff is published for stays of up to four days; longer stays in the calculator add the same daily step as an estimate. Whether you are away for a weekend or a two-week trip, comparing your expected fees in advance can help you budget and choose the right car park.
Southampton Airport Parking Calculator
What is the cheapest parking at Southampton Airport?
With the official Long Stay car park closed, the cheapest on-airport option is the Short Stay car park pre-booked online, from roughly £8 to £11 a day depending on dates. Off-airport Park & Ride car parks and the Southampton Airport Parkway station car park can be similar or cheaper, from around £10 a day, though station rates are pay-and-display and can climb towards £20 a day.
Ways to Pay Less for Southampton 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. A four-day stay that costs £225 at the gate can often be booked for a small fraction of that online, with savings of up to 70% advertised by booking sites.
For almost any multi-day trip, pre-booked Short Stay is the most cost-effective on-airport choice. The turn-up rate of £60 for 24 hours only makes sense for a very short visit, and Priority is best saved for when you want the closest possible space.
For drop-offs and pick-ups, Pick Up & Drop Off in the Short Stay car park is £7 for up to 20 minutes, and the price rises to £15 if you stay up to an hour. There is no free drop-off option while Long Stay is closed, and stopping on airport roads can bring an £80 enforcement charge (reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days). Blue Badge holders receive 30 minutes free in Short Stay once the ticket is validated at customer service on exit.
You can also compare off-airport Park & Ride lots near Southampton Airport, which are frequently cheaper than on-airport parking, or combine an early flight with a nearby airport hotel and parking package.
Finally, for shorter trips, it may be best to skip parking altogether. Southampton Airport Parkway station sits beside the terminal, a short walk over a footbridge with a lift, with trains to Southampton Central and London Waterloo. A taxi or rideshare can also beat the cost of parking on a short break.
Not sure if you should drive or take a taxi? Use our Southampton 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 Southampton Airport commonly costs roughly £15 to £35 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 Southampton trip.
Southampton Airport Parking vs. Taxi & Rideshare Calculator
Southampton Airport Parking FAQ
Is there free parking at Southampton Airport?
There is no free drop-off or pick-up area while the Long Stay car park is closed. Blue Badge holders receive 30 minutes free in the Short Stay car park once the ticket is validated at customer service on exit.
How much does it cost to drop someone off at Southampton Airport?
Pick Up & Drop Off on the ground floor of the Short Stay car park costs £7 for up to 20 minutes. Stopping to drop off or pick up outside the Short Stay and Long Stay car parks can bring an £80 enforcement charge, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
Is the Long Stay car park at Southampton Airport open?
No. The airport says its Long Stay car park is currently closed and advises drivers to use Short Stay, Priority or Meet & Greet parking instead. Check the airport's website for the latest status before you travel.
Disclaimer: All parking and taxi rates are estimated, based on prices checked in October 2026, and subject to change without notice. Pre-booked prices are examples and vary by date. Always confirm current tariffs with Southampton 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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