Is there a charge to drop off at Premier Inn Gatwick?


Is there a charge to drop off at Premier Inn Gatwick? Height restriction of 1.9m. A minimum £5 charge now applies to use the designated drop off zone in both North and South Terminals at Gatwick Airport. For more information on rates please visit the Gatwick Airport website directly.


How do I know if I have to pay Gatwick drop off charge?

The drop-off charges at Gatwick are similar to that of Heathrow and other airports in the UK. Basically, if you're dropping off a passenger at the airport by car, you have to pay this charge because you're not paying for a space to park your car.


How do I contact Gatwick drop-off charges?

Drop-off charges and payment queries To make automated drop-off payment call 0330 174 4503. For more information regarding drop-off charges, you can also visit our drop-off information page.


Why do airports charge for drop off?

These are initial fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible. The biggest hikes in so-called kiss and fly charges are at Southampton and Belfast International, the RAC found. Airports argue the higher fees are to deter drivers from lingering around and help to keep flight costs down.


What is the airport charge fee?

Airport fees are the various costs associated with using an airport's facilities and services. Think of them as the price of using an airport. These charges cover everything from landing your aircraft to parking and even fueling it.


How to avoid London airport fees?

Travel Hacks: 8 Ways To Avoid The UK Air Passenger Duty (Airport Departure Tax)
  1. 1). Depart from Belfast, Northern Ireland (BFS)
  2. 2). Depart from the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
  3. 3). Take a ferry.
  4. 4). Take a bus.
  5. 5). Share a ride.
  6. 6). Take a train.
  7. 7). Transit for less than 24 hours.
  8. 8). Don't go.


How do I avoid airport drop-off charges?

In most cases, there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal, Townsend explains.