How do I pay for short stay parking at Heathrow?


How do I pay for short stay parking at Heathrow? You can pay on arrival or pre-book Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2 in advance for durations over one hour up to two hours before you arrive, subject to availability. We advise using the 'Get a parking quote' widget at the top of the page to pre-book and save money.


How long do you have to pay Heathrow drop off parking?

Yes, you can pay the Heathrow drop-off charge the day after you enter the drop-off zone, but you have to pay it before midnight on that day. Any later and you'll be charged with an £80 Parking Charge Notice (PCN).


Can I pay cash at Heathrow duty free?

We have a limited amount of shops that take cash in the UK and therefore our recommended payment methods are card payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express & or any other major UK debit cards. In addition, we accept AliPay and WeChat. Please check with the store team before you make a purchase.


Where can I park to pick someone up at Heathrow Terminal 2?

The nearest location to Terminal 2 for pick-ups is the Terminal 2 short stay car park. Alternatively, you can also collect passengers from the Terminal 2 Long Stay car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.


Do you have to pay to pick someone up from Heathrow?

If you are picking up please park in a designated pick up space. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, with roll-up prices applying thereafter.


Can I just turn up at Heathrow short stay?

For anyone who books in advance, the maximum length of stay at Heathrow Short Stay Parking Terminal 2 is 99 days. If you just turn up on the day without pre-booking, you can stay as long as you like, you'll just continue to pay the roll-up daily tariff.


What is the difference between long stay and short stay parking at the airport?

Short-term parking is for vehicles that need to park at the airport for less than 24 hours. Long-term parking is for vehicles that need parking for the complete duration of their trip and require at least one or more overnight stays.


What is the best parking option at Heathrow?

For cheap Heathrow parking, we'd recommend a Park and Ride service such as Purple Parking and NCP Flightpath. Both offer fuss-free procedures and easy transfers. For speed and convenience, the best place to park would be at a Meet and Greet car park such as Maple Parking or Purple Parking.


Can I pick someone up from Heathrow Terminal 3 without parking?

Drivers picking up at Heathrow airport must use the short stay car park at each terminal as passengers are directed there through the app. We will take care of the cost of parking for up to 30 minutes (£4.50). Please make sure your passenger arrives within that time before entering the car park.


How long can you stay in short stay car park Heathrow?

How long can I park in Heathrow Short Stay? The maximum length of stay for pre-book at our Short Stay car parks is 99 days. If you turn up and park on the day without pre-booking, you can stay as long as you like and will continue to pay the roll-up daily tariff.


How do I pick someone up from Heathrow Airport?

Picking-up at Heathrow If you are picking-up a passenger from Heathrow, it is prohibited to wait on the terminal forecourt. Please park in one of our Short Stay car parks, and pay at a pay-on-foot machine, or one of our Long Stay car parks for 30 minutes for free.


What is the cheapest way to pick up someone from Heathrow?

Drivers picking up at Heathrow airport must use the short stay car park at each terminal as passengers are directed there through the app. We will take care of the cost of parking for up to 30 minutes (£4.50). Please make sure your passenger arrives within that time before entering the car park.


Where can I wait at Heathrow without paying?

If you'd prefer not to pay the drop-off charge, Heathrow offers a free drop-off option at the Long Stay car parks. Once you've dropped your passengers off, they will just need to take the free transfer bus to the terminal.