Can I park at Gatwick without booking?


Can I park at Gatwick without booking? Parking for a full day in our Short Stay car parks without pre-booking first will cost ?45. If you wish to park any longer than this, we recommend pre-booking your Short Stay parking as far in advance as possible in order to enjoy the best rates.


How many car parking spaces does Gatwick airport have?

With almost 40,000 car parking spaces across a 300,000m2 site, Gatwick provides one of the UK's biggest, and most challenging, car parking management projects.


What is the best parking option at Gatwick airport?

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.


Where is the best place to park your car at Gatwick airport?

Gatwick Airport has two terminals - North and South. You should park at the terminal that your flight departs from. JustPark provides a seamless parking experience by allowing you to reserve a space at the most suitable terminal in advance.


Can I park at Gatwick train station?

If you are parking at Gatwick for just a few hours then you will need to park in a short stay car park. Both the North and South Terminals have their own short stay car parks which are operated by NCP. The short stay car parks are connected to the terminals, with only a short distance to walk to the terminal entrance.


Can I sleep in Gatwick overnight?

At YOTELAIR London Gatwick Airport, our day rates are perfect for a long transit or unexpected layover. Cabins (YOTELAIR-speak for bedrooms) can be booked for as little as four hours or as long as overnight.


Can I just turn up and park at Gatwick?

Why Pre Book Airport Parking at Gatwick. Most car parks have a gate price which is generally the turn up rate. This is the rate you pay if you just turn up and park with out pre-booking, the pre-booking rate is the rate you pay if you pre-book and pay before departure.


What is the cheapest way to park your car for Gatwick Airport?

If you're on a tight budget and looking for the best price, an off-airport Park and Ride is the best route to cheap parking at Gatwick. These car parks are not within the airport grounds and will require a short transfer provided by the car park.


How to park for free at Gatwick airport?

Alternatively, you can use the Long Stay car park for free if your stay doesn't exceed two hours, although, you will have to allow enough time to take a bus to the terminal building (this takes 5 to 10 minutes for the South Terminal and 7 to 12 minutes for the North Terminal).


Why is airport parking so expensive?

Airport parking is a big business First, there is the initial cost of the land, and then you have the construction costs. Once it is built, whether a multi-story car park or just a paved lot out in the open, it needs to be maintained.


How early should I arrive at Gatwick Airport?

How long before my flight do I need to check in? We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of extra time to check-in and pass through security.