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There's no way of parking closer to the terminal than booking the airport's own Short Stay 1 car park - it's just over the road from departures and very simple to use. Park, keep your keys and catch your flight, secure in the knowledge that your car will be protected by regular patrols and CCTV while you're away on your well-earned break. When you get back, just walk to your car and drive off. Airport parking as simple as a trip to the shops.
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- Keep it simple, just park up and stroll in
- Just steps to the airport – 2 minutes walk from car to terminal
- Hold on to your keys – your car stays right where you parked it
- Your car's protected around the clock by CCTV, patrols, barriers and fencing
You can't park closer than this. Short Stay 1 is only a 2-minute walk to the terminal, so you can park up and be at the terminal in moments. The perfect choice for a stress-free start to your holiday.
Need to know
Drive to the barrier – which will lift automatically – then drive in, find a space and park. Keep your keys, make a note of where you've parked, then walk the couple of minutes to the terminal.
When you get back, walk back to the car park where your car will be waiting, exactly where you left it.
The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Accessibility
Blue Badge bays are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't forget to display your badge while you're away.
Security
Short Stay 1 keeps your car secured with:
- CCTV
- Fencing
- Staff patrols
- Entry and exit barriers
The small print
Early or late? The car park offers a 6-hour grace period at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20 per day. This 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).
Getting to and from East Midlands airport
Arriving at the car park
Drive to the barrier, which will recognise your car reg and lift automatically. Then drive in, find a space, park and keep your keys.
From there, it's a 2-minute walk to the terminal.
Returning to the car park
When you get back, walk back to the car park to pick up your car – it'ill be where you left it.
Drive to the exit barrier, which willl lift automatically, then you're on your way home.
If there are any issues, press the intercom to speak to the team. Have your booking confirmation handy.
East Midlands Short Stay 1 Car Parking Address
East Midlands Airport,
Castle Donington,
Derby
DE74 2SA
Longitude -1.32734
Latitude 52.82591
* Prices quoted are based on parking from the 02-02-2026 untill the 09-02-2026, valid as of 03-12-2025
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Mr Reilly (East Midlands Short Stay 1 Car Parking)
Our customers rated East Midlands Short Stay 1 Car Parking on average 9/10 (822 reviews).
