Parking Options

Choosing the right parking option for you

Because different journeys can require different parking options, we offer a whole range of airport parking options. For example, if you need to get into and away from the airport quickly, leaving your car on-site rather than off-site makes sense.

To help you choose the right choice, read the following and visit the links below.

What is an ‘On-Airport Car Park’ and an ‘Off-Airport Car Park’?

This refers to how far the car park is to the terminal you’re flying from. On-airport (or on-site) parking is within the boundary of the airport itself, while off airport parking is outside the airport, though still close-by.

On-airport car parks are closer to the terminal so the transfer time is quicker and the journey easier. We offer both ‘on’ and ‘off’ airport parking designed to meet your needs and preferences.

What is self-parking?

Is when you choose your space and park your own car. You’ll have to remember where you’ve parked though – and you keep hold of your car keys.

What is block parking?

Is when you check into a central reception area at the car park from where staff will park your car for you. On your return, your vehicle is brought round to the reception area for collection.

Gatwick offers both types of car parking.

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• What is long stay?
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