Bag a bargain on your parking at Stansted Airport so you have more to spend where it matters most: your holiday! Take a look at our cheap Stansted parking guide, revealing what car parks offer the best deals, along with our handy, money-saving tips and tricks below.

By booking through trusted comparison sites like Holiday Extras, you can easily find the cheapest deals and be confident you're getting the best price. Every car park we sell at Stansted has been tried, tested and recommended by us, so you can be sure you're getting the very best parking, as well as the very best prices. And, to make sure you're never out of pocket, we offer our Never Beaten On Price guarantee.

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Compare Top 3 Cheapest Parking Options at Stansted Airport

	Jetparks Stansted	Stansted Long Stay	Stansted Mid Stay
Why choose this car park?	Great-value official parking with reliable transfers	Official on-airport parking with quick access	Closest official car park to the terminal
Typical prices from*	£4.99/day	£5.74/day	£7.50/day
Transfer time	Approx. 15–20 minutes	Approx. 10 minutes	Approx. 5 minutes
Transfer frequency	Every 20 minutes	Every 15 minutes	Every 10 minutes
Keep keys?	Keep your keys	Keep your keys	Keep your keys
What security does the car park have?	CCTV, floodlighting, security fencing, regular staff patrols, entry and exit barriers	CCTV, floodlighting, entry and exit barriers, staff patrols & security fencing	CCTV, entry and exit barriers, staff patrols
Best for…	Travellers looking for the cheapest option	Convenient on-airport parking at a lower price	Short walks or ultra-fast transfers to the terminal
Holiday Extras recommendation	Best value official Stansted car park	Great balance of location and price	Fastest and most convenient option

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Cheap Parking at Stansted Airport

Savvy travellers looking to keep their Stansted airport parking cheap and cheerful should keep an eye out for the following car parks, which consistently offer some of the lowest prices throughout the year, even during peak seasons.

What is the cheapest parking at Stansted airport?

Cheap Airport Parking at Stansted
Car park	Transfer time	Weekly price*
Jetparks Stansted	15-minute shuttle	£39.99
Long Stay Stansted	10-15 minute shuttle	£45.99
Mid Stay Stansted	7-minute shuttle	£59.99
Short Stay Economy Stansted	10-15 min walk	£64.99
Short Stay Multi Storey Stansted	4-7 minute walk	£70.00

*Prices are correct at time of writing. Prices rise and fall depending on availability and the time of year. For a more up-to-date Gatwick parking comparison, pop your dates into the fields at the top of this page for live availability and prices.

As you can see from our table above, when it comes to cheap parking at Stansted airport, JetParks takes the number 1 spot, closely followed by the Long Stay car park. Both of these car parks have free transfer buses which will get you to Stansted airport in 20 minutes or less.

Fancy a bit more convenience at a higher price tag? Consider booking Meet and Greet! Check out our handy guide and compare Meet and Greet vs Park and Ride to find your best parking option today.

Low Prices, High Security

All our cheap airport parking options at Stansted are official airport car parks which means you can be confident they feature extensive security measures. Every car park is the holder of a Park Mark security award, and they all have barriers, fencing, CCTV coverage, floodlighting and regular staff patrols. When parking your car with us at Stansted, you can fly away safe in the knowledge that your car is being well looked after.

Closest car park to Stansted Airport

Want to minimise your transfer time and get on with your holiday a little quicker? We don't blame you. The Stansted Airport car park with the shortest transfer time is the Short Stay Premium Zone Red, park your car here and you only need to think about a few minute walk from your vehicle to the terminal - no need to worry about transfer bus timetables.

How to keep your Stansted airport parking cheap

Top tip #1 : Pre-booking is essential

Our top tip to secure cheap airport parking at Stansted is to book in advance. If you were to turn up and park at Stansted, you could pay as much as £172.00 for 8 days parking, compared to just £45.92 if you were to pre-book with us. The added bonus of booking in advance? You're guaranteeing your space so you can start your holiday feeling stress-free, knowing there's a Stansted parking spot with your name on it.

Top tip #2 : The earlier you book, the bigger the saving

As well as pre-booking, we recommend booking as early as you can. The sooner you book the more likely you are to nab yourself cheap Stansted airport parking. Plus, when you book early you'll nearly always have a wider selection of parking packages to choose from, which means you can cherry-pick the car park that best suits your budget. Win win!

For example; 1 weeks' parking at Jetparks Stansted when booked a few days in advance can cost £57.99, however when you book just a couple of weeks in advance the price falls to £45.92, saving you around £12. That's got to be a round of ice creams on the beach?

Top tip #3: Look out for non-flexible deals

If you're confident that your travel plans won't change, our non-flexible offers are a super simple way of saving money. These cheap Stansted airport parking packages can't be cancelled or amended, however it's because of this that we can offer special low rates.

Top tip #4: Consider a cheap Stansted hotel and parking package

To pocket more pounds it's always worth checking out our Stansted hotels with parking. With prices starting from just £75.00 they can work out cheaper than some parking-only packages!

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Guide to finding cheap Stansted Airport Parking Pricing

1. Park and Ride vs Meet and Greet at Stansted: Which is cheaper?

If you're searching for the lowest price, Park and Ride is usually the cheapest option.

Park and Ride car parks are typically located a short distance from Stansted Airport, so are usually better rates than the ultra-convenient Meet & Greet parking.

This price saving is particularly beneficial when you book in advance. Here's how the main parking options compare:

	Park & Ride	Meet & Greet
Price	Typically the cheapest option	More expensive valet option
Where it's located	Off-airport sites with regular shuttle buses	Close to the terminal
Why travellers choose it	Great value, especially for longer trips	Convenient drop-off with no transfers
Who it's best for...	Budget-friendly travellers	Families, business travellers, passengers with limited mobility
Holiday Extras recommends	Ideal if you're on a tight budget	Worth comparing as prices can be closer than expected

2. Why booking Stansted airport parking early is important

Put simply = the earlier you book, the better the price!

When plenty of spaces are available, prices remain cheaper and as availability reduces, prices tend to increase. This means:

• Booking weeks in advance ensures the best prices
• Booking last minute, results in higher prices
• Turning up and paying on the day is the most expensive option

During school holidays and peak travel periods, availability can drop quickly, so booking early is especially important if you're after the lowest price possible.

3. Official vs third-party parking: which is usually cheaper?

For the same parking type, third-party options at Stansted Airport are usually the lowest price.

Official Stansted Airport car parks are located directly on-site. Many trusted third-party providers operate just outside the airport boundary, which allows them to offer more competitive pricing while still maintaining high standards of security, service and convenience.

4. Meet & Greet isn't always the most expensive option

You might be surprised to learn that Meet and Greet parking at Stansted Airport isn't always as expensive as you'd expect.

Why this matters

Although you drop your car close to the terminal, vehicles are often stored off-site. This flexible setup allows providers to adjust pricing, meaning that during quieter periods Meet & Greet prices can sit surprisingly close to Park & Ride. The added convenience can make it well worth the extra spend.

5. What affects your Stansted Airport parking price

Several factors influence how much you'll pay for your Stansted Airport parking.

• Travel dates & demand: Peak travel periods usually come with higher prices.
• Location: Parking closer to the terminal generally costs more.
• Keys: Keeping your keys often adds a small premium.
• Transfers: Parking within walking distance of the terminal, or shorter shuttle transfers tend to cost more.
• Extras: EV charging, valet services and other add-ons can increase the total price.

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Never Beaten on Price

At Holiday Extras we dedicated to providing cheap Stansted parking deals, which is why we're proud to offer our Never Beaten On Price policy. If you can find exactly the same product provided by the same supplier cheaper within 24 hours of paying for your booking, we will match the price by refunding the difference.

Once you've chosen your cheap airport parking at Stansted, we'll give you the chance to choose from a number of handy add-ons to help save money and hassle at the airport. Want to fly past security? Why not add a Security FastTrack pass to your booking for just £7 pp. Or, insure your gadgets for just £9.99 per booking.