Short Stay Parking At Heathrow Airport
On-Airport and Off-Airport short stay parking Alternatives
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Heathrow short stay parking is for trips of a few hours to a few days, when you want your car close to the terminal. On this page we compare the short stay parking options at Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5: the official terminal car parks run by Heathrow, and off-site meet and greet deals that often cost less for a 1 or 2 day trip. Every short stay deal you book with us takes 10% off with PROMOOFFER. For long stay, meet and greet and park and ride as well, compare everything on Heathrow Airport Parking.
For picking up loved ones, a quick business trip or a weekend getaway, you can park right next to your terminal at Heathrow, the UK's largest airport.
There are 2 main options: 1- the most popular, On-site Terminal Car Parks, and 2- parking with an off-airport meet and greet operator for stays of 1 or 2 days.
We are proud of a service that lets you get on with your journey quickly. Heathrow Short Stay Parking needs no long walks or shuttle bus waits: your car is just a short walk from the terminal entrance.
Booking in advance guarantees you a space at discounted rates, so your trip starts on the right foot without unnecessary cost. Use code PROMOOFFER for an additional 10% off all pre-booked options.
Official Terminal Short Stay Parking Charges
Pre-booked Official LHR Terminal Parking costs £207.50 for 8 days (£25.94/day average), quoted for 19 to 26 November 2026. Drive-up daily rates are higher.
| Duration | Turn Up Charges |
|---|---|
| 0 - 29 mins | £8.00 |
| 30 - 44 mins | £12.50 |
| 45 - 59 mins | £15.50 |
| 1 - 2 hours | £20.00 |
| 2 - 3 hours | £24.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | £28.00 |
| 4 - 5 hours | £35.00 |
| 5 - 6 hours | £44.00 |
| 6 - 9 hours | £63.00 |
| 9 - 12 hours | £78.00 |
| 12 - 24 hours | £98.00 |
| Additional Each Day | £98.00 |
Pre-booking through SaveOnPark can save significantly versus turning up on the day, plus an additional 10% with code PROMOOFFER (discounted price: £186.75 for 8 days).
Off-site Car Parks - Alternative For Heathrow Short Stay
Official Heathrow car parks are close to the terminal, but for parking of 1 day or more, use a long stay car park or a meet and greet parking service.
Heathrow's meet and greet parking service is a great alternative for more convenience. A professional driver parks your car for you, so you skip the search for a parking space and go straight to meet your loved ones.
Meet and greet is cheaper if you want a short-stay parking space for more than 4 hours.
The official short-stay car park charges £98 for 1 day of turn-up parking, while off-site meet and greet valet Heathrow parking providers charge just £32 for the first day and £64.10 for 8 days of parking.
Our trusted and approved meet and greet car parks for short stay include:
- Express Parking - from £64.10 / 8 days
- Terminal Parking - from £79.05 / 8 days
- A2Z Secure Parking - from £81.99 / 8 days
- Maple Parking - from £107.94 / 8 days
- MBW Meet And Greet - from £124.70 / 8 days
Short Stay Parking At Official Heathrow Terminals
Heathrow offers Terminal Car Parks (formerly Short Stay car parks) at all 4 terminals, each close to check-in desks and departure gates for an easier journey. Choose your terminal for specific details and directions:
You can turn up on the day and pay the drive-up tariff for spur-of-the-moment trips, but we recommend using the 'Get a parking quote' feature to pre-book your space and save money.
Pre-booking is convenient and gives you peace of mind and a smoother start to your trip. To drop off or pick up passengers without parking, note the terminal forecourt charge of £7 per visit.
Blue Badge holders have access to designated accessible spaces in all Terminal Car Parks, with lifts and walkways throughout.
Heathrow T2 Short Stay Car Park
Google Map: Terminal 2 Short Stay
The on-site short stay car park at Heathrow Terminal 2 is within easy walking distance of the terminal for quick access to check-in desks and departure gates.
CCTV monitors this multi-storey car park, and security patrols keep your vehicle safe.
Using the Short Stay Parking at T2 is as simple as parking your car, locking up, and walking to the terminal.
Prices depend on how long you stay, with hourly rates and daily tariffs for longer visits.
- Location: Directly beside Terminal 2
- Security: 24-hour CCTV and regular patrols
- Accessibility: Walkways and lifts for easy terminal access
Comparing all parking at Terminal 2? See our full Heathrow Terminal 2 parking guide.
Heathrow T3 Short Stay Car Park
Google Map: Terminal 3 Short Stay
For parking at Heathrow Terminal 3, you can choose directly accessible on-site car parks or convenient off-site alternatives with competitive rates and additional services.
The on-site Short Stay Car Park is next to T3 and makes Heathrow parking Terminal 3 very convenient and stress-free for passengers.
It is a few minutes' walk from the terminal for quick access to check-in desks, and it is ideal for short trips, business travel and picking up or dropping off passengers.
Pre-book your space to secure the best rates:
- Location: Adjacent to Terminal 3
- Accessibility: A short walk from check-in
- Pre-booking: Available
Comparing all parking at Terminal 3? See our full Heathrow Terminal 3 parking guide.
Heathrow T4 Short Stay Car Park
Google Map: Terminal 4 Short Stay
Short Stay Parking At Terminal 4 is next to T4 for maximum convenience.
The car park is close, so you have only a short walk from car to check-in.
Directions include crossing a roundabout and following signs for Short Stay Parking, which are directly next to the terminal building.
Comparing all parking at Terminal 4? See our full Heathrow Terminal 4 parking guide.
Heathrow T5 Short Stay Car Park
Google Map: Terminal 5 Short Stay
Heathrow Terminal 5 on-site Short Stay Car Park is just minutes from the terminal, so you move quickly from car to check-in.
Postcode TW6 2GA directs your GPS to the Heathrow T5 parking car park.
- Barrier-controlled entrance and exits
- Regular security patrols
- CCTV coverage
Comparing all parking at Terminal 5? See our full Heathrow Terminal 5 parking guide.
For a stay of several hours, the cost rises in steps. The rates are on the official Heathrow Terminal 5 Parking site.
How Short Stay / Terminal Car Park Booking Works
- Enter your dates in our quote form. Your PROMOOFFER discount is applied automatically.
- Choose your preferred car park and complete payment securely.
- Receive your confirmation email with booking reference and directions.
- On arrival, ANPR reads your plate at the barrier and it opens automatically.
- Walk to the terminal, typically 1–3 minutes from the car park.
Easy cancellation on flexible bookings, up to 24 hours before arrival.
