If you're picking up someone from Gatwick airport, you have a 2 parking options to choose from:

Want to pick up as close to the terminal as possible? Opt for Express Pick Up, located in the Short Stay car parks.

Want to pick up for FREE? Head to the Long Stay car parks.

Express Pick Up (Short Stay) - Pick Up

• At the Gatwick Short Stay car parks you choose your space, keep hold of your keys and can walk straight to the terminal in 5 minutes
• Pre-booking isn't required. Turn up prices start from £5.00 for 30 minutes
• At the North Terminal, the Short Stay car park can be found at Car Park 5 and 6 (postcode: RH6 0PJ)
• At the South Terminal, the Short Stay car park can be found in Car Parks 1, 2 and 3 (postcode: RH6 0LL)

Long Stay - Pick Up

• Alternatively, you can park for FREE for 2 hours in the Long Stay car parks
• A free shuttle bus will take you to and from the terminal. It's a 10-15 minute journey to the North Terminal and 7-12 minutes to reach the South Terminal
• The postcode for the Long Stay car park at the North Terminal is: RH6 0RN
• The postcode for the Long Stay car park at the South Terminal is: RH6 0NY

Gatwick as a free pick up option (Long Stay car park) and a chargeable option (Short Stay car park). If you choose to park in the Short Stay car park, the following parking charges apply:

The best place to park if you want to avoid the pick up charges at Gatwick is at the Long Stay car parks, where you can park for free for 2 hours.

There are 3 main drop off options at Gatwick airport.

The closest and most convenient drop off point is the Terminal Drop Off Zone, located directly outside the terminals. Prices start from £5.00 for 10 minutes.

For those who think they might need longer to say their goodbyes, we recommend parking at Short Stay. The car parks are located just a 5 minute walk from the terminals and prices start from £5.00 for 30 minutes.

Want to drop off for FREE? Head to the Long Stay car park, located a 10 minute shuttle ride away from the terminal. Parking is FREE for up to 2 hours.

Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying Drop Off Zone charges for 30 minutes. You'll need to register your number plate in advance. You can register anytime from three months before your flight up to the day before you travel.

Gatwick Airport Drop Off Options & Charges
Car Park	Duration	Price*
Gatwick Drop Off Zone	10 mins Each additional minute up to 20 minutes 30 minutes (Maximum length of stay)	£5 £1 £25
Gatwick Short Stay	Up to 30 mins 31 - 60 mins 1 - 2 hours	£5 £8 £13
Gatwick Long Stay	2 hours	FREE

You can pay the Drop Off charge by phone on 0330 174 4503 (automated payment line) or online.

You have until midnight the day after you use the Gatwick Drop Off Zone to pay.

The Gatwick Drop Off charge will be enforced through a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) at a charge of £100 (down to £60 if you pay within 14 days).

Many factors will influence how much Gatwick parking will cost, such as the type of parking, time of year and how far in advance you book, to name just a few. When you pre-book with Holiday Extras, parking at Gatwick starts from £33.29 for a week (£4.16 per day).

Gatwick Airport Parking Prices (Pre-booked)
Gatwick Airport Car Parks	Price for 1 week*
Purple Parking	£33.29
Holiday Extras	£33.29
Cophall Parking	£34.95
APH Park & Ride	£36.73
Airparks Park & Ride	£36.73
Bubble Park and Ride	£58.00
I Love Park and Deliver	£60.00
Holiday Extras Meet and Greet	£68.00
Purple Parking Meet and Greet	£68.00
Maple Parking Meet and Greet	£68.00
ACE Meet and Greet	£68.00
Bubble Valet Parking	£76.00
I Love Meet and Greet	£78.00
Meteor Meet and Greet	£78.00

The Gatwick parking procedures will vary slightly depending on the type of parking option you choose. With a Park and Ride package you'll park up and catch a transfer to and from the terminal. With a Meet and Greet service, a professional driver will handle all of the parking for you and drop you off close to the terminal, allowing you to walk to and from the terminal with ease.

Good to know:

• Booking confirmations can be printed or shown on your phone or device
• With our Gatwick parking all transfer and airport fees are included
• Arriving early or late? Most car parks offer a grace period until midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate

Blue Badge parking is free for up to 2 hours at the Long Stay car park and 30 minutes at the Terminal Drop Off Zones. Discounted parking in the Premium Short Stay car park is available - if you park for less than 4 hours, you'll be charged the cheaper, standard Short Stay rate.

Standard parking rates apply for Blue Badge holders at Gatwick's other car parks.

Gatwick offers 2 hours free parking at the Long Stay car parks (North and South), which is perfect for drop-offs and pick-ups. Transfers are free and take around 10 minutes to reach the terminals.

While you can turn up and park at Gatwick (on-airport car parks only) it will cost you more. We always recommend pre-booking your parking at Gatwick to enjoy the cheapest rates. When you book in advance with Holiday Extras, not only will you guarantee yourself a space but you'll save up to a huge 70% off.

Take a look at how much you can save when you book in advance compared to paying on the day.

• Short Stay
• Premium Short Stay
• Long Stay
• Drop off zones

Please keep in mind that you will pay the premium roll up prices (listed below).

One of the easiest ways to save money is to book in advance with Holiday Extras - you can save up to 70%. Our airport-approved Gatwick parking starts from just £33.29 for 7 days parking. All of our packages are easy and FREE to amend and cancel, so even if your plans aren't set in stone, it's still a good idea to pre-book. Take advantage of the advance, discounted rates with peace of mind that you'll never be out of pocket, even if your plans change.

You can pay for parking at Gatwick Short Stay on the day or can book in advance. If you're planning to park for longer than 24 hours we strongly recommend pre-booking to guarantee yourself a space and to save money.

You can park in the Short Stay car park at Gatwick for as long as you need - there isn't a minimum or maximum length of stay. The 'short' in Short Stay is a reflection of the distance from the car park to the terminal, not the duration you can park.

Prices for the Short Stay car park at Gatwick start from £5.00 for 30 minutes. Take a look at the full list of parking prices below.

If you book in advance with Holiday Extras, we'll take your payment via our fast and secure online booking system, or by phone if you contact our call centre. There will be no need to pay on the day - the car park's entry and exit barriers will automatically open by reading your car registration number.

If you're turning up on the day (on-airport car parks only), you'll need to use the Pay Stations that take cash and card payments, located within the car parks.

There are Pay On Foot machines that accept cash and card payments, located in the Long Stay car park itself. If you book online, Gatwick airport accepts most credit and debit payments, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal.

If you're planning to stay overnight at the airport, we're sure there's a Gatwick hotel to suit your budget and travel needs.

There are 2 hotels located inside Gatwick.

• Yotel - Located in the Arrivals hall, before security (South terminal)
• Bloc hotel - Located right next to security on the third floor of the terminal (South terminal)

There are 5 Gatwick hotels located within the airport grounds.

• Hilton - Connected to the South terminal (3 minute walk away)
• Courtyard by Marriott - At the South terminal (3 minute shuttle / 10 minute walk away)
• Sofitel - Connected to the North terminal (3 minute walk away)
• Hampton by Hilton - Connected to the North terminal (2 minute walk away)
• Premier Inn North - At the North terminal (2 minute walk away)

The above hotels are listed according to the terminal to which they are closest. They all have transfers available if you are flying from the alternative terminal. A FREE monorail runs between terminals every 3-4 minutes and takes only 2 minutes.

There's also a brilliant selection of hotels near Gatwick that offer convenience and comfort for a money-saving price.

Gatwick airport advises arriving at least 3 hours before long haul flights and 2 hours before flights to Europe, to allow plenty of time to check-in and pass through security.

No, there are no testing facilities at Gatwick airport. If you're travelling to a country where you need to provide a negative COVID-19 test, you will need to arrange this before arriving at the airport.

No, Gatwick airport is no longer offering COVID-19 testing on-site. You will need to book and complete your Day 2 PCR test before arriving.