Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal offers a variety of parking options to suit different needs and budgets. Here’s an overview of the available choices:
Official Gatwick Parking Options:
- Short Stay Parking: Located in Car Parks 5 and 6, these are ideal for short visits, such as dropping off or picking up passengers. The North Terminal Short Stay car parks are suitable for vehicles up to 1.8m in height for Car Park 5 and 2.1m for Car Park 6. It’s a 4-minute walk to the terminal.
- Long Stay Parking: Situated a short bus ride away, this option is cost-effective for longer trips. The transfer to the terminal takes approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Mid Stay North: Located just a 6-minute walk from the North Terminal departures, this option offers convenience for those with heavy luggage.
- Premium Short Stay: Offers extra-wide bays and is located on the same level as the terminal entrance, providing a 2-minute walk to the terminal.
- Premium Mid Stay: Provides same-level access to the North Terminal with a 2-minute walk to the terminal.
- Valet Parking: Drop off your car at the terminal, and the valet service will park it for you. It’s a 2-minute walk to the terminal.
Off-Site Parking Providers:
- Purple Parking: Located approximately 3 miles from the North Terminal, Purple Parking offers a free transfer service to and from both terminals, taking between 10-15 minutes. Prices start from £42.99.
- APH: Situated about 7 miles from the North Terminal, APH provides a free transfer service to and from both terminals, with transfers taking around 15 minutes. Prices begin at £34.89.
- Cophall Parking: Located approximately 7 miles from the North Terminal, Cophall operates a free minibus transfer to and from all Gatwick Terminals, taking around 10-15 minutes. Prices start from £33.75.
- Meet & Greet Services: For added convenience, services like Maple Parking offer meet and greet options where you drop off your car at the terminal, and a driver parks it for you. This service is available at the North Terminal.
Booking and Pricing:
To secure the best rates, it’s advisable to book your parking in advance. Official Gatwick parking offers savings of up to 60% when booked online.
Off-site providers like Purple Parking and APH also offer competitive rates, with prices starting from around £33.75 for a week’s parking.
Additional Information:
- Blue Badge Parking: Blue Badge bays are exclusively reserved for Blue Badge holders. In North Terminal Short Stay, there are 18 Blue Badge Bays across Car Parks 5 and 6.
- Drop-Off Charges: Please note that Gatwick Airport charges for drop-off services. The drop-off charge is £5 for up to 10 minutes and £1 for each additional minute.
For more detailed information and to make a booking, visit the official Gatwick Airport parking page: