Southend Airport Parking
Here at APH, we have your parking in Southend covered. Voted best London airport six years in a row by consumer group Which?, Southend Airport is just under two miles north of Southend and handles over two million passengers each year. With easy road access away from a big city, driving to the airport is a popular option, so it’s a good idea to book your airport parking in advance.
With APH’s 42+ years’ experience, you can be sure you are booking your parking in Southend with the experts. Having been voted Best Airport Parking Company at the British Travel Awards 11 years in a row, we are proud of the great service that we offer, including money-saving tips and an easy online booking facility.
To get an instant quote for Southend airport parking, just enter your details in the Search box above.
To help you select which type of parking in Southend suits you best, here’s a quick overview of the car parks and parking services we offer.
| Car Park | Parking Type | Customer Rating | Transfer Time | Park Mark | Price From (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SACP | Off Airport | Transfer time 5 minutes |  | £68.49 |
Park Mark Safer Parking Award
We all want to know that we have left our vehicles in a safe and secure parking compound while we are away on our travels. The Park Mark Safer Parking Scheme is a Police Crime Prevention Initiative designed to reduce both crime and the fear of crime in car parks across the UK. The Park Mark Safer Parking Award is given only to car parks that meet certain standards of security, maintenance and management.
Find out more about the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
Our reviews
Along with the peace of mind that comes with leaving your vehicle in a Park Mark Safer Parking facility, here at APH we also publish independent customer reviews to help you select which type of Southend airport parking suits you best.
We love to receive feedback and we always want to know how we can continue to meet our customers’ needs.
Our reviews are collected independently by Google and are verified responses from genuine APH customers.
Terminals
Southend Airport is a single terminal airport, so there’s no need to worry about checking which terminal you are flying from.
All our Southend airport parking options are within a few minutes’ transfer or walk from the terminal entrance.
For more information on the facilities provided within the terminal, such as luggage trolleys, free WiFi and where to eat and drink, just click the links below:
Southend Airport luggage trolleys
Southend Airport where to eat and drink
Southend airport hotels & parking
Looking to beat the morning traffic jams? Got an early flight departure? Travelling with young children? Waking up close to the check-in desks makes for a relaxing start to your trip and an overnight stay in an airport hotel can be great value, when booked in conjunction with airport parking.
Find out more about our Southend Airport hotel and parking deals.
How to get cheap Southend Airport parking
Having been in the airport parking business a few decades, we have gathered a few tips and tricks along the way to help you find the most economical airport parking. And parking in Southend is no exception.
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Book early to save on your Southend Airport parking
Southend airport parking charges fluctuate with availability, just like most airfares. An easy way to save on costs, therefore, is to book in advance. Our own booking data for Southend airport parking shows that when you book with APH six months prior to travel, you could save up to 48 per cent, compared with making a reservation just one week ahead.
In cash terms, this translates to paying £45.60 instead of £88.00, for a week’s parking in Southend. That’s a saving of £42.40.
You can see how Southend airport parking prices shift over a period of six months on the chart below. Prices are the average price per day.
Based on prices for stays between 1st July 2018 to 31st December 2018
Pick Park and Ride parking
Park & Ride car parks are generally the ones to go for if you are looking for the most economical parking in Southend. Situated off-airport, a short free shuttle bus ride from the terminal, Park & Ride car parks such as the SACP offer good-value, secure parking.
Our cheapest parking at Southend Airport
Here’s a quick overview of the parking in Southend currently on offer.
| Car Park | Type | Transfer | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACP Park & Ride | Off-Airport | 5 min transfer | £68.49* |
| Southend Meet & Greet | Meet & Greet | 1 min walk | £98.49* |
| SACP Meet & Greet | Meet & Greet | 1 min walk | £113.49* |
*Prices based' on 1 weeks parking in July 2022
There are various types of parking in Southend, as in all major airports across the UK. It is good to consider all the options before deciding which type of parking is best for you.
Here we run through all the Southend airport parking options, to help you find the best match for your requirements.
Off-airport parking: How it works
If you are looking for the most economical type of parking in Southend, then the off-airport car parks are probably for you. Easy to access and fully secure with perimeter fencing, CCTV, barrier controls and 24-hour staff, off-airport car parks such as SACP offer great value for money.
For off-airport parking, simply follow the directions to the car park, where you leave your keys at Reception. Then grab your luggage and hop onto one of the regular shuttle bus transfers to the terminal. The journey from the SACP car park is five minutes and transfers run every 15 minutes. While you are away, your car will be parked in a secure space and returned to Reception for you to collect at the end of your trip.
Here's a quick overview of how it works.
Best for: Passengers wanting to leave their car somewhere safe, secure and economical.
| Car Park | Type | Transfer | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACP Park & Ride | Off-Airport | 5 min transfer | £68.49 |
*Prices based on 1 week’s parking in July 2022
Meet and Greet parking: How it works
Meet & Greet parking offers the fastest way to get from the car to the check-in desk. The ultimate in convenience, you drive straight to the terminal forecourt or designated meeting point nearby, hand your keys over to your Meet & Greet operator, take your luggage and walk to check-in. Your car will be driven by a fully insured driver to a secure parking facility for the duration of your trip. Upon your arrival back into Southend, your vehicle will be brought back to the terminal for you to collect.
APH partners only with approved, tried and tested Meet & Greet parking providers, such as SACP Meet & Greet and Southend Meet & Greet, so you can be sure your booking and your car are safe and secure for your time away.
Best for: Families with young children, travellers with bulky luggage, or those simply looking for the most convenient type of parking.
| Car Park | Type | Transfer | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Meet & Greet | Meet and Greet | 1 min walk | £98.49 |
| SACP Meet & Greet | Meet and Greet | 1 min walk | £113.49 |
*Prices based on 1 week’s parking in July 2022
On-airport parking: How it works
On-airport parking in Southend is just as it says: car parks or parking services within the airport grounds. These are usually operated by the airport themselves.
Best for: Travellers flying at the last minute and unable to book airport parking in advance; those looking to simply park up and walk to the terminal.
On-airport parking in Southend is currently unavailable through APH. Why not check out our great-value Park & Ride or Meet & Greet options instead:
Use the map to find directions to our different types of Southend airport parking. Bon voyage!