Short Stay Parking at Stansted Airport

Park up, keep your keys and walk to check-in. Stansted Short Stay parking makes a handy choice if you want to skip the transfer bus and start your trip with less to organise. Book in advance with Holiday Extras and you could save up to a whopping 75% compared with gate prices. Compare the 5 different short stay zones below, or explore more Stansted airport parking options to find the right fit for your plans.

Choosing your Stansted Short Stay car park mostly comes down to two things: how far you’re happy to walk and how much you want to spend. This guide helps you compare prices, walking times and the benefits of each option, so you can find the right fit for your trip. Just collecting someone or seeing them off? We’ve covered Short Stay pick-up and drop-off parking too.

Quick Overview: Short Stay Parking Stansted

Short Stay Car Park	Pre-booked Price* (8 days)	Transfer
Short Stay Blue	£109.99*	7–10 minute walk
Short Stay Green Multi Storey	£109.99*	5–8 minute walk
Short Stay Premium – Orange Zone	£154.00*	1–4 minute walk
Short Stay Premium – Yellow Zone	£164.00*	1–4 minute walk
Short Stay Premium – Red Zone	£164.00*	1–4 minute walk

*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.

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Which Stansted Short Stay car park should I choose?

Travel Scenario	Best Option	Why It Works
Looking for the cheapest Short Stay parking?	Short Stay Blue Zone	Stansted's cheapest Short Stay option helps your holiday budget go further. Pack light and enjoy the saving if you're happy to walk a little longer.
Prefer undercover parking and a covered walk?	Short Stay Green Zone	Your car stays sheltered from the elements, and the covered walkway makes the trip to the terminal more comfortable. A welcome extra when rain is on the forecast.
Want the closest parking?	Short Stay Premium Orange Zone	The closest Short Stay car park means less walking with all your luggage. Handy if you’ve squeezed a few extras into your suitcase or have little ones in tow.
Want to be close to the terminal but need an alternative to Orange?	Short Stay Premium Red Zone	Just a couple of minutes' walk away, Red is the second-closest Short Stay option. An easy choice for a quick arrival and a short walk back to your car after your flight.
Comparing prices but still want a short walk?	Short Stay Premium Yellow Zone	Yellow also puts you within a short walk of the terminal. Worth checking alongside Orange and Red – you could find the convenience you want at a price that suits.

Prices from £109.99*

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Park, lock and off you go. Stansted Short Stay Blue keeps things simple: find a space, pocket your keys and take the 7–10 minute walk to the terminal. As the cheapest Short Stay option, it’s a handy pick if you’re keeping an eye on your budget, especially if you’re travelling light and don't mind a slightly longer stroll. No shuttle to wait for or keys to hand over – just grab your bags and let the holiday begin.

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Prices from £109.99*

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British weather doing its thing? Stansted Short Stay Green Multi Storey gives your car a little shelter too, with undercover parking for added protection from the elements. Park up, keep your keys and follow the covered walkway to the terminal, around 5–8 minutes away. Less juggling umbrellas and suitcases, more looking forward to wherever you’re heading.

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Prices from £154.00*

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Heavy suitcase? Small children? Just like keeping things easy? Stansted Short Stay Premium Orange is the closest short stay car park to the terminal, putting you just a 1–4 minute walk from check-in. That means less distance to cover with your holiday essentials. It’s a popular choice and spaces are limited, so book ahead to secure your spot. Then simply park up, grab your bags and keep your keys. Next stop: holiday mode.

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Prices from £164.00*

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Your holiday to-do list is long enough. With Stansted Short Stay Premium Yellow, parking is a nice, easy tick: park your car, lock up and stroll to the terminal in 1-4 minutes. Your keys come with you, and there’s no bus to catch. That’s one less thing to think about before you switch into holiday mode.

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Prices from £164.00*

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Make short work of the journey to departures with Stansted Short Stay Premium Red. You're just a 1–4 minute walk from the terminal, with no shuttle or key handover between you and check-in. It’s handy on the way out and even more welcome on the way home, when your own car – and your own bed – are calling.

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Pick up and Drop off at Stansted Short Stay

Seeing someone off or welcoming them home? Stansted’s Green and Blue Short Stay car parks let you park up and walk into the terminal together, or meet arriving passengers inside. Follow the signs for Short Stay Car Park and head to Green or Blue – these are the only Short Stay zones available for pick-up and drop-off.

Stansted Pick Up & Drop Off charges

Duration	Price*
Up to 30 minutes	£13
Up to 1 hour	£21
Up to 2 hours	£25
Up to 4 hours	£38

*Prices quoted are correct at the time of writing but are always subject to change.