New APH data shows that UK airport parking prices remain below 2025 levels, although the gap has started to narrow as the summer travel period comes to an end.
The latest figures compare airport parking prices in 2026 with the same periods in 2025, highlighting monthly price trends, the airports where prices have fallen the most and the types of parking currently offering the biggest discounts.
UK Airport Parking Prices by Month
Airport parking prices were higher than 2025 levels during the first three months of 2026 before falling below last year’s figures from April onwards. The largest year-on-year reductions were recorded in June and July, while the gap narrowed during August and the first week of September.
| Month | Average Daily Rate 2025 | Average Daily Rate 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | £5.98 | £5.99 | +0.1% |
| February | £7.06 | £7.13 | +1.0% |
| March | £6.87 | £7.42 | +8.0% |
| April | £8.01 | £7.87 | -1.8% |
| May | £8.88 | £8.65 | -2.6% |
| June | £8.82 | £8.33 | -5.6% |
| July | £8.57 | £8.11 | -5.4% |
| August | £9.15 | £8.89 | -2.9% |
| September* | £9.23 | £9.04 | -2.1% |
*September figures cover 1–7 September 2026 and the equivalent period in 2025.
Which UK Airports Have Seen the Biggest Parking Price Reductions?
Parking price trends vary across the UK. Among the airports highlighted in the latest data, Glasgow recorded the largest year-on-year reduction, while prices were also lower at Birmingham, Luton, Gatwick, Edinburgh and Manchester.
| Airport | Change in Airport Parking Prices |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | -18.1% |
| Birmingham | -7.2% |
| Luton | -5.3% |
| Gatwick | -5.0% |
| Edinburgh | -4.8% |
| Manchester | -4.4% |
| Heathrow | +6.7% |
While several major UK airports recorded lower parking prices, Heathrow moved in the opposite direction, with average parking prices up 6.7% compared with the same period in 2025.
Best Airport Parking Types for Discounts
The data also shows how discounts vary depending on the type of airport parking booked. Off-airport parking currently offers the largest average discount, while discounted bookings are common across all three main parking types.
| Parking Type | Average Discount | Bookings Receiving a Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Airport Parking | 14.3% | 69.9% |
| Meet & Greet Parking | 10.8% | 73.3% |
| On-Airport Parking | 9.8% | 75.4% |
Off-airport parking offered the largest average saving at 14.3%, while more than seven in ten Meet & Greet and on-airport parking bookings were purchased at a discounted rate.
What Does This Mean for Travellers?
The latest figures suggest that airport parking remains competitively priced compared with 2025 at many UK airports. However, prices can vary considerably by airport, parking type, travel dates and how far in advance customers book.
Travellers can compare the latest UK airport parking options with APH to find parking available for their journey.