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Fuss-free parking at the Terminal - Save on gate-rates with Holiday Extras
Holiday Extras Exclusive! The Short Stay car park is only available to book with Holiday Extras and the airport itself. There's no need to shop around - you're in the right place if you're looking for the very best Stansted airport Short Stay parking prices.
The Short Stay car park at Stansted airport is a great choice if you want to park close to the terminal.
Light on luggage and don't mind the walk? You can stroll to the terminal in 7-10 minutes. Simply drive to the car park, park your car and go! No transfers, no fuss. Moreover, you get to keep your keys, so you can jet off on your travels knowing your car is parked safely in Stansted's Official Short Stay and won't move an inch while you're away.
The Short Stay car park has security well and truly covered, 24-hour CCTV, lighting and regular patrols make this a very wise Stansted airport parking option.
To explore more short stay options, check out our handy Stansted Short Stay Parking Guide.
Upgrade to Short Stay Premium
If time is precious, why not pay an extra few pounds and upgrade to Short Stay Premium, you will park as close to the terminal as possibly, meaning your walk is only 3 minutes to check-in. Use the search function above to check for availability.
Which Short Stay car park is best at Stansted?
Stansted Short Stay Green Zone parking is located just a short 5-8 minute walk to check-in, making this an ultra convenient and popular choice with travellers. The car park is well lit, making this an especially great option if you’re travelling late at night or in the early hours.
Short Stay Premium Orange Zone is the best choice if you’re looking for the closest parking to check-in. It’s a very short 1-4 minute walk away, so is perfect if you’re travelling with the whole family or are in a rush.
Short Stay Premium Red Zone has one of the shortest walks to the terminal, making this a fantastic option for families with little ones and those with lots of heavy luggage.
Short Stay Premium Yellow Zone also keeps you very close to the terminal, so there’s less distance to cover with your bags.
Park up and walk in
- No need to hand over keys – park up and keep hold of them
- It's a 7 to 10-minute walk to the terminal
- Entry and exit are automatic – no fuss
- Strong security features – CCTV, floodlighting, barriers and patrols
Parking's short and sweet here: park, lock and walk to check-in. Your number plate opens the barrier, and you keep your keys while you're away. It's quick, easy, and you'll be at the terminal in under 10 minutes.
Need to know
Drive up to the barrier and your number plate will be picked up automatically. The barrier will lift, so you can head in and park in any space – keep your keys while you're away.
It's a 7 to 10 minute walk from the car park to the terminal.
When you're back, just walk to the car park, hop in your car and drive to the exit. The barrier will lift on its own.
The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Accessibility
You'll find Blue Badge bays available on in Sky Zone, Row 18. They're on a first-come, first-served basis – remember to display your badge while you're away.
Security
Your car's in safe hands. The car park is secured by:
- CCTV
- Floodlighting
- Security barriers
- Regular staff patrols
- Entry and exit barriers
The small print
Early or late? The car park offers a grace period of 6 hours at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £67 per day, which is subject to change.
Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).
Our prices are lower than what you'd usually pay at the airport, but the shortest stay we offer is 24 hours. If you're parking for less time, it might be cheaper to pay on the day. We can't refund the difference if the price at the car park turns out to be less than what you paid with us.
Getting to and from Stansted airport
Arriving at the airport
Drive to the barrier – the entrance is immediately next to the big blue car park sign – and your number plate will be recognised. The entry barrier will lift automatically, so you can drive in and park in any space – you can even keep hold of your keys while you're away.
From the car park, it takes 7 to 10 minutes to walk to the terminal.
Returning to the airport
On your return, walk back to the car park from the terminal. Collect your car and drive to the exit barrier, which will lift automatically.
Stansted Short Stay Address
Short Stay,
Stansted Airport,
Essex,
CM24 1PP
Longitude 0.268930
Latitude 51.89369
* Prices quoted are based on parking from the 14-12-2026 untill the 21-12-2026, valid as of 14-10-2026
It was very smooth and all worked well
Mr Peet (Stansted Short Stay)
Our customers rated Stansted Short Stay on average 8/10 (6683 reviews). Read Stansted Short Stay reviews.
