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Gatwick Airport Park and Ride

The best Park and Ride options from just £45.99 per week.
Book with Holiday Extras to save up to 75%

If you're looking for cheap, fast and efficient Gatwick airport parking, look no further than a Gatwick airport Park and Ride service.

What is a Park and Ride?

  • With a Park and Ride you leave your car at a nearby, secured car park before taking a short shuttle journey to the terminal.
  • Our Gatwick Airport Park and Ride options are all within easy reach, with some just 5 minutes from the airport.
  • Simply drive to the car park, park up and board the free transfer bus to the terminal.
  • After your trip, catch the shuttle back to the car park, collect your car and begin your journey home.
  • A straightforward, good-value way to park and start your holiday with less fuss.

Pre-book your Park and Ride at Gatwick airport?with Holiday Extras to secure your space and save up to 75%. Our Never Beaten on Price guarantee also means you can book knowing you won’t find the same deal cheaper elsewhere.



Holiday Extras Recommends...

Choosing the right Gatwick Park and Ride car park doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve hand-picked some of our favourites below based on the things that matter most, including price, transfer times, security and customer experience.

  • Purple Parking Park & Ride Gatwick Airport

    Purple Parking Park & Ride

    Top booked and loved by customers

    Leave keys - the team will handle the parking

    10-minute shuttle, every 15-20 minutes

    Most booked. Trusted. Simple. At Purple Parking simply drop off your car, hand over your keys and catch the included shuttle to the terminal.

    Prices from £45.99


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  • APH Park and Ride Gatwick Airport

    APH Park and Ride

    Which? recommended provider

    Leave keys - the team will handle the parking

    10–12-minute shuttle, every 10-15 minutes

    One of our top-rated car parks and Which? recommended 2 years running. No walking, 24-hour shuttle, drop and ride in no time.

    Prices from £65.92


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  • Gatwick Holiday Parking Self-Park North

    Gatwick Holiday Parking - Self-Park

    Official airport parking

    Keep your keys

    10-minute shuttle, every 10 minutes

    It’s official – Gatwick Holiday Parking offers fast, frequent shuttle buses and lets you keep your keys, so you can simply park and go. Choose from North or South depending on your terminal.

    Parking packages from £46.00

Find your Gatwick Park and Ride

Our Gatwick Park and Ride comparison table makes it easy to find the right car park for your budget. Options are shown in price order, with transfer times and verified customer reviews to help you compare before booking.

Airport car park
Price*
(8 days)
Customer Rating
Purple Parking All Terminals
£45.99
4.2/5
Reviews
Gatwick Holiday Parking - Self Park North
£46.00*
No reviews yet
Reviews
Gatwick Holiday Parking - Self Park South
£46.00*
No reviews yet
Reviews
Holiday Extras Park & Ride
£48.99
4.3/5
Reviews
Cophall Parking
£55.90
4.5/5
Reviews
Airparks Drop & Go
£65.92
4.4/5
Reviews
APH Park & Ride
£65.92
4.6/5
Reviews
I Love Park & Deliver
£81.50
4.7/5
Reviews
APH Park & Ride Electric Charge
£110.91*
No reviews yet
APH Self Park
£120.92*
4.4/5
Reviews

*Prices quoted are correct at the time of writing but are always subject to change according to availability on the dates you require and price fluctuations throughout the year.



Travel Scenario Best Option Why It Works
Looking for the cheapest deal Purple Parking Park & Ride Purple Parking is regularly one of the most affordable options throughout the year, while still offering reliable service and strong security.
Want to keep your keys Gatwick Holiday Parking - Self-Park Keep things super simple. Park your own car, keep your keys and catch the regular shuttle to the terminal.
Quick transfers are top priority I Love Park & Deliver Enjoy speedy 5 minute transfers to the terminals - that’s quicker than if you parked at Gatwick Long stay!
Travelling as a family Airparks Drop & Go Someone parks your car for you while you take the quick transfer. Baby-changing facilities are also available just outside reception.
Going away for a longer trip APH Park and Ride APH combines great value prices with strong security measures, plus your car is scanned in 360° on arrival to record its condition from every angle.
Late return flight I Love Park & Deliver When you return, give I Love a call and they’ll bring your car to the forecourt, just a two-minute walk from arrivals. No shuttle, no faff.
Drive an EV APH Park and Ride with Electric Charging Have your EV charged while you’re away, so it’s ready for the journey home.

Recent Gatwick Park and Ride Reviews

  • Purple Parking


    "Brilliant, so easy to find the location, dropping off your car, friendly staff, lots of clear information given, transfer to airport was easy and we didn’t have to wait. Would definitely recommend this as an easy, safe and affordable way to park your vehicle whilst you are away."


    Mon 24th August 2026

  • APH Park and Ride

    "APH is a very slick and efficient operation and I was very impressed with their service both when dropping our car and on collection. There was no waiting, we were guided to our spot and quickly and easily dropped our keys and got on the shuttle bus."


    Thu 24th September 2026

  • Cophall Parking

    "From booking through to my return and collection of car I cannot fault you at all... an excellent service..!"


    Mon 28th September 2026

  • I Love Park and Deliver

    "As always, reliable Park and Deliver service. Used recently at Gatwick and very little waiting time involved at either end of holiday. Easy to book and use. Will use again."


    Tue 7th July 2026

  • Gatwick Holiday Parking - Self Park

    "Very easy to find a parking space. Close to South terminal. Efficient and reliable bus service. Excellent. Safe & secure. "


    Sun 14th June 2026

  • Airparks Drop and Go

    "Check in and out was faultless. Both drivers on outward and inward journeys to Gatwick went the extra mile to help customers throughout."


    Sun 27th September 2026

  • Holiday Extras Park & Ride

    "The whole process was easy. Easy to find. Easy to check in. Easy to catch the transfer to the airport. On return the transfer was easy and we quickly got our car back were heading home."


    Mon 17th August 2026

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Safety and security

We ensure that security is a top priority at the car parks we offer, so you can rest assured your car is in good hands during your time away.

Security features often include:

  • Secure perimeter fencing
  • Floodlighting
  • Controlled entry and exit barriers
  • 24-hour CCTV
  • Regular staff patrols

Security features can vary slightly between car parks. When you search, you’ll see each car park’s features clearly listed, making it easy to compare and find the measures that matter most to you.


Have you considered a Meet and Greet?

Meet and Greet parking at Gatwick Airport could cost less than you’d expect, especially if you book ahead or travel outside busier periods. Park and Ride is often the cheapest choice, but the price gap can be smaller than you think. For a little extra, you could drop your car near the terminal and head straight to check-in without taking a transfer.

Explore some of our top Meet and Greet packages below, or read our Gatwick Meet and Greet vs Park and Ride comparison guide to compare the two options.

Holiday Extras Recommends...

  • I Love Meet and Greet Gatwick Airport terminal drop-off service

    I Love Meet & Greet

    Which? recommended provider

    Short walk to check-in

    Leave keys

    CCTV and regular patrols

    Accessible, no shuttle required

    Read customer reviews


    Prices from £69.00 p/w

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  • Maple Parking Meet and Greet at Gatwick Airport

    Maple Parking Meet & Greet

    Which? recommended provider

    Short walk to check-in

    Leave keys

    Perimeter fencing, CCTV and staff patrols

    Accessible, no shuttle required

    Read customer reviews


    Prices from £76.75 p/w

    Choose from North or South depending on your terminal.

  • Holiday Extras Meet and Greet at Gatwick

    Holiday Extras Meet & Greet

    Short walk to check-in

    Leave keys

    Perimeter fencing, staff on site 24 hours a day

    Accessible, no shuttle required

    Read customer reviews


    Prices from £79.00 p/w

    Choose from North or South depending on your terminal.

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