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Gatwick Airport Park & Ride Parking

Are you searching for a suitable park & ride option for your next flight from Gatwick Airport? Then you’re in the right place.

We work with leading Park & Ride providers at Gatwick Airport, including Cophall, Easy Parking, Purple Parking and more. We can help you find the best parking option for your visit in just a few moments.

Park & Ride is ideal for trips of 5 days or longer. All you need to do is follow the directions to the car park (found in your booking confirmation email) to the designated car park and park your car there. Once you have parked up, board the free shuttle bus to whichever terminal you are flying from at Gatwick.

What is Park & Ride Parking at Gatwick Airport?

Park & Ride at Gatwick Airport involves driving to a car park – generally an off-site car park – and leaving your vehicle there. Next, you will board a free shuttle bus to the terminal.

When you return, simply follow the directions found in the confirmation email and call the number for a shuttle bus to come and pick you up and return you to the car park and your vehicle.

Top Money-Saving Tip

Book at least 2–3 weeks in advance to secure the lowest prices and availability, especially during peak travel periods.

Gatwick Airport Park & Ride – Comparison Table

Compare transfer times, distances and prices across the most popular park and ride providers.

Car Park	Parking Type	3 days	5 days	7 days
Park & Ride Service
Cophall Parking Gatwick	Off Airport - Park and Ride	£58.41	£68.40	£81.39	Best Seller	Book now
AVPS Park & Ride	Park & Ride	£48.54	£57.69	£63.09		Book now
Easy Parking Gatwick Park and Ride	Park & Ride	£41.37	£55.68	£75.37		Book now
Purple Parking Summer Special	Off Airport Park and Ride	£43.38	£60.38	£77.38	EV Charging	Book now
Cophall Parking Saver Non-Refundable	Off Airport Park & Ride - Non Flex	£55.39	£65.39	£78.39		Book now
Purple Parking Gatwick	Off Airport Park and Ride	£45.48	£62.48	£80.48	EV Charging	Book now
Enjoy Park and Ride Gatwick	Off Airport - Park and Ride	£89.24	£104.74	£124.74		Book now

How Gatwick Airport Park & Ride Parking Works

Park & Ride Parking at Gatwick Airport is one of the most cost-effective parking options. Here is how it works.

Book Your Park & Ride Parking Online

Search for Park & Ride parking at Gatwick Airport and browse the available suppliers. Choose the option that best suits your needs and confirm your booking. Once your parking is confirmed, you will receive an email containing all the necessary information.

Drive to the Car Park

The directions to your chosen car park will be included in your confirmation email. Enter these into your car's sat-nav or smartphone GPS (using hands-free mode if driving) and make your way to the car park.

Park Your Car & Hand Over or Keep Your Keys

Whether you keep or hand over your keys depends on the car park you choose. Some Park & Ride options, including Enjoy Park & Ride, allow you to keep your keys, while most providers require you to hand them over for secure storage.

Catch the Free Shuttle Bus

Once parked, board the free shuttle bus to the airport terminal. Transfer times vary depending on your chosen car park, but journeys typically take between 7 and 20 minutes.

Check In & Fly!

Head into the terminal and check in for your flight if you have not already done so online. After checking in, pass through security and continue to your departure gate.

Return Journey – Just As Easy

After landing at Gatwick Airport, call the number provided in your confirmation email and a shuttle bus will collect you and take you back to the car park where your vehicle is waiting.

Park & Ride Parking vs On-Airport Parking at Gatwick Airport

Wondering how Park & Ride Parking compares to on-airport parking at Gatwick Airport? Here is how:

LG Parking Meet & Greet Non-Flex

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£85.85 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book LG Parking Meet & Greet Non-Flex

£85.85/week

Sure Parking Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£96.53 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book Sure Parking Meet & Greet

£96.53/week

I Love Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

No transfer required

£116.99 /week

No transfer required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book I Love Meet & Greet

£116.99/week

Purple Parking Meet & Greet North Terminal

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

3-minute walk to terminal

£116.01 /week

3-minute walk to terminal
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service at North Terminal

Book Purple Parking Meet & Greet North Terminal

£116.01/week

AVPS Park & Ride

Park & Ride

Great value long-stay parking

£61.00 /week

Free shuttle transfers
Secure parking
Great value for longer stays

Book AVPS Park & Ride

£61.00/week

Cophall Park & Ride

Park & Ride

Family-run parking service

£64.00 /week

Regular shuttle transfers
Secure parking facility
Family-run service

Book Cophall Park & Ride

£64.00/week

Easy Parking Park & Ride

Park & Ride

Fast shuttle transfers

£63.00 /week

Frequent shuttle bus
Secure on-site parking
Quick terminal transfers

Book Easy Parking Park & Ride

£63.00/week

Gatwick Airport Park & Ride Reviews

Here’s what customers have to say about park and ride at Gatwick Airport:

Linda Maddison

Booked Park & Ride with Purple Parking at Gatwick, really good easy service.

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Lucy Bowman

Great experience overall with Cophall, straightforward Park & Ride service.

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Brian Mann

We always book Park & Ride as it’s convenient and a budget-friendly way of parking at Gatwick.

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Gary Smith

No issues at all with the Park & Ride at Gatwick Airport. We think this is the cheapest we’ve ever managed to get it, largely thanks to booking through Enjoy Travel.

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Jess Wilson

Really glad we booked Park & Ride in advance, not just because the car park was practically full when we arrived, but because of how much money we saved compared to on-the-day prices.

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Leah Dunne

Secured a really good deal on Park & Ride parking at Gatwick thanks to booking through Enjoy Travel. Really great service and team, thanks again.

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Gatwick Airport Park & Ride FAQs

Park & Ride at Gatwick Airport is one of the most budget-friendly and convenient parking options available. Simply drive to an off-site car park, park your vehicle, and take the free shuttle bus to the airport terminal. When you return, follow the instructions in your confirmation email and a shuttle bus will take you back to the car park.

Park & Ride parking at Gatwick Airport starts from as little as £8.71 per day.

The Park & Ride car parks are within a 20-minute shuttle bus transfer of the terminal, with some options taking as little as 7 minutes.

You will need to board a free shuttle bus between the car park and the airport terminal.

For the majority of Park & Ride car parks at Gatwick Airport, you will need to hand over your car keys. However, some options allow you to keep your keys.

Yes, Park & Ride parking at Gatwick Airport is secure. Security measures include CCTV, 24-hour security presence, security barriers, floodlights and more. Many car parks are also Park Mark awarded in recognition of their security standards.

Yes, you can cancel your Park & Ride parking free of charge up to 24 hours before your parking arrangement starts.

Generally, Park & Ride parking is cheaper than on-site parking. Compare the available options with Enjoy Travel to find the best deal for your journey.

Yes, you should book at least three weeks in advance to secure the best deals compared with turning up and booking on the day.

Follow the instructions in your confirmation email and call the provided number after you land. A shuttle bus will collect you and take you back to the car park where your vehicle is waiting.