When dropping off passengers at London Gatwick Airport, you can expect to pay £10 for 10 minutes. However, if you're looking for a more economical option, consider using the Long Stay car parks, which offer free parking for up to 2 hours and a shuttle bus to the terminal that takes around 10-12 minutes. Remember to pay the drop-off charge online or set up an AutoPay account to avoid a Parking Charge Notice for late payment.
Prices checked July 2026
| Drop-off charge | £10 for 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Free drop-off option | Long Stay car parks, free for 2 hours, shuttle bus to terminal (10-12 mins) |
| Short stay from | £7 for 30 minutes |
| Long stay from | £38 first day roll-up - cheaper pre-booked |
Drop-off at London Gatwick Airport costs £10 for 10 minutes. Pay online or via AutoPay by midnight the day after. Late or unpaid drop-off can receive a £100 PCN (often reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days).
Long Stay car parks, free for 2 hours, shuttle bus to terminal (10-12 mins)
Short Stay car parks recommended for picking up passengers; Long Stay car parks free for 2 hours
Blue Badge holders are exempt from the forecourt drop-off charge only if the vehicle is registered in advance via Gatwick's drop-off / Times24 registration (possible up to 3 months ahead). Without registration the standard charge applies.
EV charging is available at Gatwick, including the GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt on the Ring Road South approach to the South Terminal (high-power chargers) and Pod Point 22kW points in Short Stay car parks at both terminals. Long Stay car parks do not currently have public EV chargers.
Long stay parking at London Gatwick Airport starts from £38 first day roll-up - cheaper pre-booked. Pre-booking is almost always cheaper than turning up on the day.
Blue Badge holders are exempt from the forecourt drop-off charge only if the vehicle is registered in advance via Gatwick's drop-off / Times24 registration (possible up to 3 months ahead). Without registration the standard charge applies.
EV charging is available at Gatwick, including the GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt on the Ring Road South approach to the South Terminal (high-power chargers) and Pod Point 22kW points in Short Stay car parks at both terminals. Long Stay car parks do not currently have public EV chargers.
Always check the official London Gatwick Airport parking page before you travel - prices can change.
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