Heathrow Airport Park and Ride – Save Up to 70%

TRUSTED PARK & RIDE PROVIDERS

10min

TRANSFER TIMES TO TERMINAL

4.8/5

AVERAGE CUSTOMER RATING

70%

POTENTIAL SAVINGS

4.7/5

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Heathrow Airport Park & Ride Parking

Are you looking for suitable airport parking for your next flight from Heathrow? Then you’re in the right place.

We work with leading Park & Ride providers at Heathrow Airport, including Allegiance Park & Ride and Purple Park & Ride. We can assist you in finding the best parking option for the duration of your stay in just a few moments.

Park & Ride parking is aimed at those staying for 5 days or longer. All that you need to do is follow the directions in your confirmation email to the car park. Find a space to park your car, then board the free shuttle bus to Heathrow Airport.

What is Park & Ride Parking at Heathrow Airport?

Park & Ride at Heathrow Airport means that you drive to a – generally off-site – car park, park your car in any available spot, and then board the free shuttle bus through to the airport terminal.

When you return, all that you need to do is follow the directions in your confirmation email and call the number for a shuttle bus to pick you up, or head to the designated meeting point, and the shuttle bus will be there to take you back to the car park.

Top Money-Saving Tip

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

Heathrow 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
Kwik Park Park & Ride	Park & Ride	£63.48	£78.48	£88.48	Book now
Purple Park & Ride Terminal 2	Off airport multi storey park and ride	£77.44	£102.44	£128.44	Book now
Purple Park & Ride Terminal 3	Off airport multi storey park and ride	£77.44	£102.44	£128.44	Book now
Purple Park & Ride Terminal 5	Off airport multi storey park and ride	£77.44	£102.44	£128.44	Book now

How Does Park and Ride Work at Heathrow Airport?

Park & Ride at Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport and browse the available suppliers. Select the option that best suits your needs and complete your booking. Once confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with all necessary information.

Drive to the Car Park

The directions to your chosen car park will be included in your confirmation email. Enter them into your sat-nav or smartphone GPS and drive to the location.

Park Your Car & Hand Over or Keep Your Keys

Depending on the car park you choose, you may either need to hand over your keys or keep them. At Allegiance Park & Ride you keep your keys, while at Purple Parking locations you are required to hand them over for secure parking.

Catch the Free Shuttle Bus

Take the free shuttle bus from the car park to the airport terminal. Journey times typically range from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the provider. Shuttle services run regularly, 24/7.

Check In & Fly!

On arrival at the terminal, check in for your flight (if not already completed online), pass through security, and proceed to your gate. You are now ready to fly.

Return Journey – Just As Easy

After landing at Heathrow Airport, follow signs to the shuttle pick-up area or call the number in your confirmation email. The shuttle will return you to the car park where your vehicle is waiting.

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

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

Park Inn Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£74.68 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book Park Inn Meet & Greet

£74.68/week

Yellow Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£74.68 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book Yellow Meet & Greet

£74.68/week

Happy Days Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£75.63 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book Happy Days Meet & Greet

£75.63/week

Five Star Parking Meet & Greet T2, T3 & T5

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£78.49 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service at Terminals 2, 3 & 5

Book Five Star Parking Meet & Greet T2, T3 & T5

£78.49/week

Kwik Park Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet

Meet and Greet

Transfers not required

£79.43 /week

Transfers not required
0 miles from terminal
Meet & Greet service

Book Kwik Park Meet & Greet

£79.43/week

Heathrow Airport Park & Ride Reviews

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

Henry Butler

Europcar desk is so easy to find, and it means I don’t have to navigate my way around Heathrow airport traffic in rush hour. Definitely my preferred option.

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Steven Mills

I find that Park & Ride at Heathrow is by far the most cost-effective option when it comes to airport parking. I’ve saved a lot over the years by choosing park and ride instead of on-airport parking.

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Sarah Hodgson

We recently booked park & ride at Heathrow through Enjoy Travel and found it to be one of the best airport parking experiences we’ve had. No issues at all from booking to shuttle. Ideal, 10/10 from us.

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Laura Slater

Booked a hire car from Heathrow via Avis recently. Very good price and easy to find the desks. Will 100% book again.

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Hannah Small

We booked the Allegiance Park & Ride at Heathrow Airport for our summer holiday and it was perfect. The shuttle bus was on time and didn’t take long to reach the terminal.

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Karl Matthews

I booked the Allegiance Park & Ride at Heathrow recently and had no issues whatsoever. The onsite team were very helpful and friendly, and the shuttle bus was clean with a short journey to the terminal.

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Heathrow Airport Park & Ride FAQs

You drive to an off-site car park, park your car, and take a free shuttle bus to the airport after dropping your keys off at reception.

Park & Ride parking at Heathrow Airport starts from as little as £9.84 per day.

Park & Ride car parks are within a 20-minute shuttle bus journey from the terminals at Heathrow Airport.

You simply board the free shuttle bus service which operates between the car parks and the terminals at Heathrow Airport.

If you park at Allegiance Park & Ride, you will keep your keys. However, you will need to hand them over if you use any of the Purple Parking Park & Ride car parks.

Yes, Park & Ride parking at Heathrow Airport is secure. Security measures include CCTV, 24-hour security, barriers, floodlights, and more. Many Purple Parking car parks are Park Mark accredited.

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

Generally, Park & Ride is cheaper than on-airport parking, with Allegiance Parking typically being the most cost-effective option at Heathrow Airport.

Yes, it is recommended to book at least three weeks in advance to secure the best prices and availability.

Follow the instructions in your confirmation email and call the shuttle service once you have landed and passed through arrivals so they can collect you and return you to the car park.