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Gatwick Airport Parking
Compare on-site and nearby Gatwick parking with great savings!
You can book the best price on our fantastic Purple Parking car park at Gatwick here, of course, but we also compare and provide a whole range of London Gatwick Parking services from providers such as APH, Airparks, Maple Parking and more; all of which we are happy to present for you to compare and book here due to their excellent value-for-money and savings compared to the official LGW Long Stay and Short Stay car parks.
Compare Purple Parking and recommended Gatwick Airport Parking options close to the airport, including Short and Long Term parking, Park and Ride and Meet and Greet parking for both the North Terminal and South Terminal.
Compare prices and procedures on this page now and book with confidence.
Compare Top Gatwick Car Parking Options
Whatever your travel needs are, when it comes to booking your airport parking, Purple Parking has a fantastic range of deals to suit. From cheap, off-site long stay parking to convenient Gatwick meet and greet or valet parking. All these car parks are Gatwick-approved providing trusted and reliable services so you can be sure your car will be well looked after.
All of the below car parking at Gatwick service both the North Terminal and South Terminal.
Enjoy cheaper parking at Gatwick from just £33.75 for 1 Week!
| LGW Car Park | £ p/d* | £ p/w* | |||
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Cophall Parking Gatwick LTD - All Terminals |
6 miles | 10-15 minute transfer | £4.21 | £33.75 |
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Airparks Park and Ride - All Terminals |
3.5 miles | 10-12 minute transfer | £4.24 | £33.92 |
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APH Park & Ride - All Terminals |
5 miles | 15-minute transfer | £4.36 | £34.89 |
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Holiday Extras Park & Ride - All Terminals |
4 miles | 10-minute transfer | £5.12 | £40.98 |
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Purple Parking - All Terminals |
3.5 miles | 10-15 minute transfer | £5.37 | £42.99 |
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Help Me Park Meet & Greet - North Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £5.87 | £47.00 |
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Purple Parking Self Park |
2.4 miles | 10-minute transfer | £5.99 | £47.99 |
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ACE Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £6.12 | £49.00 |
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Airparks Meet & Greet - South Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £6.12 | £49.00 |
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APH Self Park |
5 miles | 10-12 minute transfer | £6.24 | £49.92 |
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I Love Park & Deliver - All Terminals |
1.5 miles | 5-minute transfer | £6.25 | £50.00 |
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Holiday Parking - North Terminal |
1 mile | 7-12 minute transfer | £7.13 | £57.04 |
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Holiday Parking - South Terminal |
1 mile | 7-12 minute transfer | £7.13 | £57.04 |
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Maple Parking Meet and Greet - North Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £7.50 | £60.00 |
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Maple Parking Meet & Greet - South Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £7.50 | £60.00 |
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Holiday Extras Meet & Greet - North Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £7.75 | £61.99 |
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Holiday Extras Meet & Greet - South Terminal |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £7.75 | £61.99 |
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Purple Parking Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £7.86 | £63.00 |
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I Love Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £8.75 | £70.00 |
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Meteor Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £10.00 | £80.00 |
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Cophall Larger Vehicles - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £10.31 | £82.48 |
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ABC Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £11.50 | £92.00 |
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Just Valet Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £12.00 | £96.00 |
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Bubble Park & Deliver South |
1.4 miles | 5-minute transfer | £12.88 | £92.88 |
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Bubble Valet Parking North |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £14.13 | £113.04 |
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Bubble Park & Deliver North |
1.4 miles | 5-minute transfer | £14.38 | £115.04 |
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I Love Valet Parking - All Terminals |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £17.12 | £137.00 |
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Bubble Valet Parking South |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £16.00 | £128.00 |
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Bubble Valet Parking with LGW to LHR Transfer |
On airport | A few minutes' walk | £23.75 | £190.00 |
* Prices are correct at the time of writing and subject to change throughout the year. Week's parking price based on eight days parking.
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Customer Reviews
We've used Purple Parking many times before, mainly at Heathrow and Gatwick airport parking. They've always been good value for money and no difficulty in parking or in the coach transfers to the terminal. I would recommend.
Mr Morley - ★★★★★
If you are travelling to Gatwick there is nothing easier. We were delighted from start to finish, staff are friendly, communicative and thoroughly professional. We wouldn't consider anywhere else and will recommend to all of our friends.
Mr McCormack - ★★★★★
Very friendly staff. Well organised, easy to find. Decent prices. Pretty much all we could need for parking at Gatwick Airport.
Mr Santiago - ★★★★★
Excellent place to use for parking, we booked the one for Gatwick, it was seamless from start to finish, easy to book, friendly staff, thank you guys!
Mr Watkins - ★★★★★
Easy to find car park at Gatwick North terminal, parked car in drop off bay, 3 minute walk to airport, could not be easier.
Ms Reed - ★★★★★
Have used Purple Parking at Gatwick several times now and found them to be the best by far. Very efficient, both with administration and shuttle service to and fro the terminals.
Mr Kent - ★★★★★
We have used purple parking at Gatwick several times and it has always been a really good experience..would happily recommend
Ms Sarll - ★★★★★
What great service. Everything went according to plan! Car was waiting when we arrived at the parking, via the free bus. Car had no marks or defects. Well looked after. Will use Purple Parking again.
Ms Bird - ★★★★★
Meet and Greet at Gatwick. Super smooth and quick. Will definitely do it again.
Ian - ★★★★★
Very efficient and straight forward, would definitely recommend.
Jane - ★★★★★
Highly recommend Purple Parking's Meet and Greet service.
Bruce - ★★★★★
Great service! Quick and easy process! Left our car at Gatwick Airport, regular shuttle services to the terminals! Stress and hassle free!
Choudhury - ★★★★★
Excellent service on Meet and Greet at Gatwick just drive into the car park beside the hotel drop the keys at reception and then walk across the road to the Terminal, on return walk back across the road to pick up the car and drive away. It is brilliant because Gatwick is such a busy airport and this is so simple we have used them many times and are very pleased with it.
Ms Nash - ★★★★★
Would definitely recommend and use again!
David - ★★★★★
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. They gave us a good send off when we dropped the car off at Gatwick and welcomed us back on our return.
Roy - ★★★★★
So simple and no hanging around. Brilliant experience.
Paula - ★★★★★
Very professionally handled at the drop off and collection at South Terminal Gatwick airport. Efficient and professional staff. Thank you.
Mr Mizra - ★★★★★
Our travel agent booked Purple Parking for us. We chose their meet and greet service and cannot recommended them highly enough. Dropping the car off was so easy and the drop off area was literally minutes away from the North Terminal at Gatwick. Our car was waiting for us when we arrived home.
Mr Gold - ★★★★★
Excellent service!
Ann - ★★★★★
Cannot fault the team at Gatwick. Easy service, smooth and trouble free. Arrived back slightly late due to air traffic control issues but wasn't charged. I've lost count of the amount of times I've used them and will definitely be back again. Thanks!
Christophe - ★★★★★
Perfect parking... could not be easier!
David - ★★★★★
We've used Purple Parking at Gatwick a few times now. The process of dropping the car off and picking it up again is entirely smooth and reliable.
Mr Westley - ★★★★★
Booking was simple and having the app enabled information to be easily accessed. Drop off was straightforward - barrier opened, easy to park and pleasant staff. A 2 minute walk to terminal. Return was equally simple - no waiting, no queuing. Definitely recommend and will use for all future Gatwick travel.
Ms Kong - ★★★★★
Very good service overall.
Christopher - ★★★★★
We have used them year after year when flying from Gatwick. Always friendly, polite and professional, they have never made a mistake and the car is just ready to go when we return.
Dee - ★★★★★
*Reviews collected from TrustPilot.
Additional London Gatwick Airport Parking Deals
If you're looking to make the start of your trip as relaxing as the holiday itself then it's worth looking at our Gatwick Airport hotels with parking page. A stopover at one of these hotels the night before your flight can make the morning much easier; we have deals and packages including parking for your car so you can get everything in one easy booking.
After experiencing a relaxing night's stay in one of these comfortable hotels, why not avoid the hustle and bustle of the main terminal and book a Gatwick Airport Lounge Pass. Enjoy relaxing in these peaceful surroundings while you wait for your flight.
Parking at the North & South Terminals
Purple Parking acts as a booking agent for a variety of Gatwick Airport car parks including APH, I Love Meet and Greet, Ace and I Love Valet that serve both the North Terminal and the South Terminal. As well as constantly reviewing our pricing to make sure you get the best deal, we also carry out regular checks to ensure that the service provided is of the highest standard.
Gatwick South Airport Parking
If you're travelling from the South Terminal at Gatwick there are plenty of Meet and Greet, Park and Ride, and Gatwick official parking options available. With a quick and easy search compare all of our car parking in Gatwick South including popular operators such as APH, Maple Parking Meet and Greet and more.
Gatwick North Airport Parking
Travellers flying from the North Terminal at Gatwick can choose from a variety of Gatwick-approved valet parking, budget Park and Rides and official car parks. With a simple search browse all of our car parking at Gatwick North, including customer favourites like Purple Parking and I Love Meet and Greet.
All our airport parking services at Gatwick Airport offer great value for money and make travelling easier. We are an established company with on-the-ground experts, so you know you're in safe hands whichever parking in Gatwick you decide is best for you. Below you can see the prices for the Short Stay car park.
Compare Gatwick Airport Parking Services
Book with Purple Parking, your trusted Gatwick expert for secure, great-value spaces at both the North and South Terminals.
Park & Ride vs Meet & Greet at Gatwick
Not sure which Gatwick Airport parking option to choose? It comes down to budget versus convenience:
- Park & Ride Gatwick - the cheapest Gatwick parking. Park your own car in a secure car park and hop on the free 5-minute shuttle to your terminal.
- Gatwick Meet & Greet - the fastest, most convenient choice. Drive to the terminal forecourt, hand your keys to an insured driver and walk straight to departures - no transfers needed.
Both options include 24/7 CCTV, security patrols and we're Never Beaten on Price.
Park and Ride
When you use a Park and Ride service, you will just need to drive to your chosen car park at Gatwick which will either be located at the airport or close by. Once you've checked in, load your luggage on to the courtesy transfer bus, then sit back and relax whilst you are driven the short distance to the airport terminal. On your return, the courtesy bus will take you straight back to the car park and your car, which will be ready for you to collect.
If you're looking for something similar to the Gatwick Long Stay car park then Purple Parking could be just the thing for you; with just a 10 minute transfer on a free transfer bus the Purple Parking car park is a great choice for long stay parking at Gatwick Airport.
Our Park and Ride Services at London Gatwick are operated by:
- APH Park and Ride
- Cophall Parking
- Holiday Extras Park & Ride
- Purple Parking
Meet and Greet Gatwick
When you use the Meet and Greet Gatwick service, you will just need to drive your car directly to the terminal at Gatwick Airport and you will be met by your own chauffeur at the 'Approved Operator' area which is just outside the terminal. Wherever you're flying to, we have some great Meet and Greet Gatwick North and Meet and Greet Gatwick South parking packages.
You won't even need to park - your chauffeur will drive your car to a secure car park at the airport, where it will stay for the duration of your trip. Then you're free to walk straight to your check-in desk. When you return from your trip, simply call the car park as soon as possible after landing and a chauffeur will be waiting to hand your vehicle back to you at the arrivals terminal so that you can head straight home.
Our cheapest Meet and Greet services at London Gatwick are operated by:
- ACE Meet & Greet
- Airparks Meet & Greet
- APH Meet and Greet
- Help Me Park Meet & Greet
- Holiday Extras Meet & Greet
- I Love Meet and Greet
- Just Valet Meet and Greet
- Maple Parking Meet & Greet
Short Stay parking at Gatwick
Gatwick has a designated drop off area located directly outside both the North and South terminals. A minimum £5 charge now applies to use the designated drop off zone in both North and South Terminals. If you want to spend more time seeing your loved ones off, we recommend parking in one of the Short Stay car parks. For lots more handy information, check out our Gatwick Short Stay parking page.
If you're picking up passengers the Short Stay car parks are ideal for speed and convenience. Parking within a Short Term car park offers minimal walking distances and is situated close to the terminal. The Short Stay prices are listed below.
Official Gatwick Airport Short Stay parking prices:
| Time at Car Park | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 mins | £7.00 |
| 31 - 60 mins | £10.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours | £15.50 |
| 2 - 3 hours | £19.50 |
| 3 - 4 hours | £23.50 |
| 4 - 5 hours | £27.50 |
| 5 - 6 hours | £31.00 |
| 6 - 12 hours | £50.00 |
| 12 - 24 hours | £60.00 |
| Subsequent days | £60.00 per day |
Premium Short Stay parking at Gatwick
Official Premium Short Stay parking is also available at Gatwick which offers customers the convenience of parking as close to the terminal as possible, with same-level access. A dedicated parking area is available in both the North and South Terminal Short Stay car parks.
Official Premium Gatwick Airport Short Stay parking prices:
| Time at Car Park | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 mins | £12.00 |
| 31 - 60 mins | £15.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours | £18.50 |
| 2 - 3 hours | £23.50 |
| 3 - 4 hours | £30.00 |
| 4 - 5 hours | £36.00 |
| 5 - 6 hours | £43.00 |
| 6 - 12 hours | £62.00 |
| 12 - 24 hours | £75.00 |
| Subsequent days | £75.00 per day |
Official Long Stay parking at Gatwick
Park in a Park Mark-accredited, floodlit car park just minutes from the terminals, keep your keys, and hop on the free 24/7 shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes (journey time about five minutes). With automatic number-plate recognition at the barrier, two hours' free parking for drop-offs and pick-ups, and big savings when you pre-book, Long Stay parking is the stress-free way to start and finish your holiday.
Official Gatwick Long Stay on-the-gate prices:
| Time at Car Park | Price |
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| 0-2 hours | Free |
| 2-24 hours | £38.00 |
| Each subsequent day | £32.00 |
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If you can find your airport parking cheaper elsewhere on the web within 24 hours of making your booking let us know and we'll refund the difference (terms and conditions apply).
Gatwick Airport Hotel & Parking Packages
Looking for a hassle-free start to your trip? A Park & Stay deal at Gatwick Airport lets you combine an on-airport or nearby hotel with secure parking in one money-saving bundle. Check in the night before your flight, enjoy a full night's rest, and avoid the early-morning drive to the North or South Terminal. With every Gatwick Airport hotel with parking, your car is kept in a Park Mark-awarded car park for the duration of your trip.
Gatwick Airport Parking FAQs
Can I cancel my Gatwick Parking?Yes, there is FREE Cancellation available with your London Gatwick parking. Please check the terms and conditions.
Is my Gatwick Parking booking amendable?
Yes, it is possible to amend your booking details. You can change dates or car park in a few clicks anytime up to the arrival time on the booking. There is no fee for this, you will just have to pay the extra if the new price is higher. We will refund your card if the price is lower.
Can I just turn up and park at Gatwick?
Yes, it is possible to pay-on-the-day at Gatwick Airport. However, this is usually significantly more expensive than pre-booking your space ahead of time. You can save up to 80% if you book in advance with Purple Parking.
Is Gatwick Long Stay car park free for 2 hours?
Yes, you can park for free in the Gatwick Long Stay car park for up to 2 hours and use the free shuttle bus to get to the Terminals. Perfect option for pick ups and drop offs.
Is it cheaper to pre-book Gatwick parking?
Yes, it's cheaper to book your Gatwick parking in advance. You can save up to a whopping 80% off airport gate-rates when you pre-book with Purple Parking.
Is disabled parking free at Gatwick?
No, there is no free parking at Gatwick for Blue Badge holders. However, there are plenty of car parks at Gatwick that offer a variety of facilities to cater to your requirements including marked Blue Badge bays. Make sure to check out the details of each service provider before you book. The forecourt drop-off zones are free for disabled travellers.
How do I get between Gatwick North and Gatwick South?
Getting between the terminals is very easy - simply hop aboard the inter-terminal shuttle service provided by the airport. It runs every few minutes 24/7, with a journey time of just two minutes.
Is there free parking at Gatwick Airport?
Yes, travellers who don't wish to pay the forecourt prices can drop off or pick up passengers in the Gatwick Long Stay car park with 2 hours free parking and there's also a free transfer to the North and South terminals.
What's the best Gatwick parking?
Trusted Park and Ride operators such as APH, Airparks, Cophall Parking and Purple Parking, offer the best value Gatwick parking. If you're looking for the most hassle-free parking, a Meet and Greet service such as Maple Parking, ACE, and Meteor, might be the best option for you. We only sell Gatwick-approved parking so you can book with peace of mind - it's simply a matter of choosing the package that best suits your budget and travel needs.
How much is parking at Gatwick per day?
Gatwick parking is £4.21 per day when you book in advance with Purple Parking. The Long Stay car park at Gatwick is £38 for the first day and £32 for subsequent days when you turn up and park.
How much does it cost to park at Gatwick for a week?
Gatwick parking prices will vary depending on the type of package, availability and the time of year. When you pre-book with Purple Parking it can cost as little as £33.75 to park your car at Gatwick for a week.
Can I book a Gatwick Hotel with Parking?
Absolutely. Simply select 'airport hotels with parking' in the search engine at the side, enter your dates, and browse our fantastic range of great value hotel and parking packages at Gatwick. For further information please visit our dedicated Gatwick airport hotels with parking page.
What happens if I arrive earlier or later than booked?
Don't worry, most car parks are prepared to accommodate you in the event of an early arrival, but it is best to call ahead as soon as you can to let them know. If you return late, any extra parking fees are payable at the car park and at the service provider's discretion. Make sure you check out the car park's details for more information.
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*Prices correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
