Liverpool John Lennon Airport Parking

Imagine if finding parking at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) was simple. Some may say you’re a dreamer – but they haven’t read this smash-hit guide. Whether you’re heading off with your favourite cousin to see great uncle Fred in Frankfurt, having an awesome lads weekend in Alicante or taking your husband and kids to beautiful Bergen, we’ll spill the beans on the best parking spots.

LPL is a great international gateway to a city that’s been under the global spotlight for generations – thanks primarily to football and music. Everton FC won the European Cup Winners Cup in season 1984/85 and were England’s top-flight champions more time than you can shake a tin of toffee at between 1890 and 1987 and Liverpool FC have won six European Cups (more than any other British team) and multiple top league titles and FA cups. In terms of music, The Beatles might be in a league of their own in terms of global reach, but they’re by no means the only influential artists to have emerged from Liverpool. Other tuneful music acts from Merseyside include Gerry and the Pacemakers, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Echo & The Bunnymen, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Fun things to do in Liverpool include visiting Duke Street’s Quirky Quarter for weird photo opportunities and mind-bending optical illusions, catching live stand-up at Hot Water Comedy Club and taking a ghost tour. If you’re a music fan, a visit to The Cavern (the club that spawned The Beatles) is mandatory, and you can also take The Beats Tour and cruise around all the band’s city haunts in a replica of John Lennon’s yellow psychedelic Rolls Royce.

Find the best deals at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Scousers love their bargains and whether you’re a dyed in the wool Liverpudlian or just visit the city often, you’ve probably shopped for low prices on great goods at Great Homer Street Market, Tuebrook Market and Hope Street Makers Market.

And a keen eye for a low price and a product that’s the very dab can help you find the best parking deals at Liverpool John Lennon Airport too. But the difference is that we just don’t have the same time to browse the internet as we do when browsing market stalls.

So we’ve done the (online) footwork for you and gathered together info for on- and offsite LPL parking. That way, you can find the type that best meets your requirements and budget – bingo!

Compare parking at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

You’ll find long-stay, short-stay and fast-track parking options (and more) at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. There are plenty of spaces and if you pre-book, you can be confident about getting your first choice.

All part of the service from an airport that has put customer service first for a long time. Since 1933, in fact. Located next to the River Mersey, seven miles from the centre of the city, and (pandemic aside) passenger numbers have increased dramatically since the 1990s. When it was named after former Beatle John Lennon in 2001, it became the first airport in Britain to be named after a person, with the late Queen Elizabeth II opening the new terminal the following year.

A regional economic powerhouse, LPL brings £340 million a year GVA and employs over 5000 people. And it’s also highly-rated for performance: having been awarded a 5-star rating by foremost global airport intelligence company OAG with a flight punctuality score of 84.6%.

What parking is there at Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

Lots of different types, as it happens. And as well as official options, you can sometimes find good deals on comparison sites. For instance, if you fancy a stress-free pre-flight experience, APH can arrange a package that includes an overnight airport hotel stay and parking at Park Smart or the onsite LPL Long Stay Car Park. Alternatively, Looking4Parking has offers on Liverpool Imagine Park and Ride – Outdoor, Liverpool Airport Secure Parking and Liverpool Imagine Meet and Greet.

Now let’s take a gander at your official LPL airport parking.

Pre-booked parking

To really home in on airport parking bargains at LPL, take advantage of pre-booking. Book online on the official website and you can save up to 70% on regular prices.

Long stay

A 4-5 minute stroll from the terminal, Long Stay parking at LPL is perfect when you’re staying away for a longer period of time – for your main annual holiday, for instance. Spaces are safe and secure, with 24/7 CCTV coverage, lighting and security patrols.

Multi-storey

The multi-storey car park sits right across from the terminal and provides convenient parking at great prices. This is a good choice for short stay parking, and it can also be used for up to 20 minutes for picking up and dropping up passengers. This car park is covered, has automated number plate recognition and operates 24/7.

Fast Track Parking

When you want super-swift parking at LPL, Fast Track Parking hits the spot. With an exclusive entrance and exit that’s free from the rest of airport traffic, automatic number plate recognition, bigger spaces and a covered walkway, the whole experience is silky smooth.

Fast Track Family Parking

All the same advantages as regular fast track parking, with a little bit extra for travellers with kids in tow. Located close to the terminal, Family Fast Track Parking has super-wide parking bays that make it easy to get your young ones (and all their accoutrements) out of your car.

Meet & Greet

When you don’t mind paying a little extra for the personal touch, Meet & Greet parking is the way to go. Simply roll up, hand over your car to trained staff and sashay into departures in a minute. This VIP service is popular with any travellers looking to minimise stress and family groups who want to keep hassle to the bare minimum.

Express Drop Off

This LPL parking does exactly what you expect. Use it for dropping off and picking up passengers – if you need to actually go in to the terminal, park in the multi-storey.

Short stay

For quick and easy parking for a short while, this is the best option. And it’s covered too – so you won’t get soaked getting out your car or getting to the terminal.

Drop Off 2

Another parking option specifically for use when you’re dropping off travelling passengers. It’s free for up to 40 minutes, after which you’ll be charged.

Getting to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

The postcode for your Satnav is L24 1YD.

Facilities at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

If you’ve got time to flex your credit card before you fly, there’s a good choice of shops at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. For example, you’ll find great prices on spirits, wines, fragrances and skincare and more. WH Smith has shelves packed with glossy magazines to read by the pool and bestsellers to squint at on the beach. And you can pick up a Liverpool or Everton top at JD Sports as a present for your mate abroad (check their size first though). There are also souvenirs at With Love from Liverpool, and medicines, first aid kits and suncream at Boots.

And another way you can save pre-flight arguments is by making sure that you (and everyone else in your party) is fed and watered. When you fancy Great British pub grub, try Kissing Gate, Starbucks is the place for transatlantic coffee, Burger King is a family favourite and at the Cabin Bar you can enjoy a beer with a scenic runway view. Last but not least, if you’ll miss your pastry fix when you’re in sunnier climes, there’s now a Greggs in the Arrival Hall.

LPL prides itself in being a family-friendly airport and making it as easy as possible for people travelling with kids to use the airport. Breastfeeding is encouraged in the airport and there are plenty of baby changing areas.

As you’d expect, security is also a top priority at LPL and the airport works closely with Merseyside Police and Wilson James Security to make the airport as safe a space as possible. There’s professional security staff, live CCTV, vehicle checkpoints, dogs and high-tech bag scans – as well as armed and plain-clothes officers in some deployments.

And so ends our LPL airport parking guide – everything you need to find the perfect space and a whole lot more besides!