The most popular car park at Heathrow

• Our most-trusted car park at Heathrow
• Super slick parking – drop off your keys and the team will park for you
• Reliable, regular shuttle buses run like clockwork
• CCTV, perimeter fencing and barriers, plus your car isn't moved off-site
• Perfect for standard-size cars

Parking made simple. Drop off your car and keys and the shuttle bus will whisk you to the terminal for a quick getaway. With top-notch security and a smooth, straightforward service, you'll be on your way in no time.

Need to know

When you arrive you'll be directed where to park. Head to reception to check in your car and hand over your keys. The team will move your car to the secured area of the car park.

Avoid the great British weather and wait inside reception for the shuttle bus to the terminal. It takes 12 to 30 minutes and runs every 20 from 4am to 11.40pm. Outside of these times, you can take a taxi to and from the terminal.

When you get back, take the bus back to Purple Parking to pick up your car and you'll be home in no time.

The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.

The car park does have some size restrictions so check below for more info.

Accessibility

The car park and shuttle buses are accessible for customers with limited mobility.

Use a mobility vehicle? Let reception know as soon as you arrive.

Facilities

• Reception area with heating in the winter and air con in the summer
• Brand-new toilets with baby change facilities
• Vending machines with drinks and snacks
• Easy access shuttle buses with air con

Security

Your car's in safe hands. We only work with trusted car parks that take care of your car like it's their own. While your car's with them, it's fully protected – so you can head off without a second thought.

At this Park Mark award-winning car park, your car won't be moved off-site. Plus it's secured by:

• CCTV
• Perimeter fencing
• Entry and exit barriers

The small print

In 2023, London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) expanded to include all terminals at Heathrow Airport. This is part of an initiative to help tackle air pollution. If your vehicle doesn't meet ULEZ standards, you'll need to pay the daily ULEZ charge when driving through Heathrow – make sure you check before you travel.

Larger or commercial vehicle? The car park has changed its terms and conditions meaning that some larger vehicles are no longer accepted. If your vehicle is one they won't accept you'll be charged an additional £25 per day when you arrive. Please read below for full details and check whether the car park will accept your vehicle before you book.

Purple Parking Park and Ride cannot accept:

• Commercial vehicles or mini buses of any variant.
• Single or double cab pickup trucks such as Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux or Nissan Navara.
• Medium panelled or windowed vans such as a VW Transporter, VW Caravelle, VW Caddy, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Viano or short wheel based vehicles of any description.
• Large panelled or windowed vans such as a Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Ford Transit or long wheel based vehicles of any description.
• Any variant of camper van.
• Any vehicles over 2.15m high.
• Failure to comply to the above, you will be charged an additional £25 per day.

The car park will move your car to a self-park area and charge an additional £25 per day in any of the following cases:

• Not providing a key to your vehicle.
• Not deactivating ghost alarms (or not providing clear instructions to the team at check-in).
• Not removing steering wheel locks.

If you have an electric car, make sure it has enough battery charge to be moved through the car parks and last the duration of the stay otherwise the car park may charge you a fee.

Returning to a different terminal? Don't worry this car park runs shuttles to terminals 2, 3 and 5. On your way to the airport ask your bus driver where to go on your return.

Early or late? The car park offers a grace period up to midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £25 per day. This is subject to seasonal change and you'll need to pay by card. The car park cannot offer refunds if you return early.

If you don't arrive by midnight on your booked arrival date, your booking will be cancelled and the car park will charge you £25 for the booking to be reinstated. If you're planning on returning early try and give the car park as much notice as possible so they can have your car ready for you.

Staff are at the car park 24/7, so if you arrive between 1am and 4am your car can be released.

Getting to and from airport

Arriving at the airport

When you arrive you'll be shown where to park. Then, head to reception to check in and hand over your keys.

The team will move your car to the secured area of the car park while you catch the included shuttle bus. It takes 12 to 30 minutes and runs every 20 from 4am to 11.40pm. Outside of these times, you'll need to take a taxi.

The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.

Returning to the airport

On your return, just catch the bus back to Purple Parking to pick up your car.