Stansted Airport Parking

We partner only with parking providers and car parking facilities that are trusted, tried and tested to meet our approval. Here’s a quick overview of our Stansted airport parking options.

Cheap Stansted parking

We all like to save money where we can and with airport parking, there are various ways you can do this. With over four decades of experience in the airport parking business, here at APH, we are happy to share our money-saving tips for cheap Stansted parking.

There is no need to worry about compromising on security and safety, however. All of the Stansted parking options that we offer carry the Police-approved Park Mark Safer Parking Award.

Pre-book your Stansted airport parking

One of the easiest ways to save on costs is to book in advance. Stansted airport parking prices increase closer to the date of departure and can fluctuate with availability, just like many airfares. Our own booking data shows that by booking Stansted parking with APH six months before your flight, you could save up to 50 per cent on the total price, compared with making a parking reservation just one week ahead of travel.

The graph below shows how Stansted parking prices can increase over a period of six months. Prices are average price per day.

Based on prices for stays between 1st August 2022 to 31st March 2023

Pick Park & Ride

If you are looking for cheap Stansted parking, then a Park & Ride option is probably the one for you. The Park & Ride car parks at Stansted are located off-airport, with free shuttle bus transfers to and from the terminal. Offering good-value, secure parking, car parks such as I Love Park & Ride and the APH Car Park are just a five-minute transfer from the airport terminal and have been awarded the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.

Park Mark Safer Parking Award

While you are away on your travels, you need peace of mind that the appropriate security measures are in place at the car park where you have left your vehicle. 

The Park Mark Safer Parking Scheme is a Police Crime Prevention Initiative that is designed not only to protect vehicles but also the safety and wellbeing of customers themselves. Aimed at reducing 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 Cheapest Stansted parking

Below is a list of the cheapest Stansted airport parking offered by APH.

*prices based on 8 days' parking for an arrival in November 2022

More on Our cheapest Stansted car park

Stansted Maple Manor Park & Ride

With prices from as little as £7.50 per day, Maple Manor Park & Ride often comes out as our cheapest Stansted parking option, depending on availability and date of booking. Located just one mile from the terminal, transfers take less than five minutes. All you need to do is drop your keys at the car park reception and a fully insured driver will park it for you, while you hop on to the shuttle bus. Maple Manor Park & Ride is surrounded by security fencing and CCTV. For your peace of mind, it has been awarded the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.

Terminals

Stansted Airport has only one terminal, so there’s no need to worry about checking which terminal you are flying from when booking your Stansted parking.

All the car parks that we offer at Stansted Airport are located close to the terminal, with the longest transfer being from JetParks, which is 15 minutes away.

We have two on-airport car parks at Stansted; both are Park & Ride and require a short transfer. The Long Stay Car Park at Stansted is 10 minutes from the terminal.

Stansted Parking Type

There are different types of airport parking to suit different types of travellers. It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the various car parks and parking services to decide which would work best for you.

On-airport parking at Stansted

On-airport car parks are located within the airport perimeter. Generally, these are close to the terminal, but some may still require a bus transfer.

If the car park is within walking distance of the terminal, then you simply park up, take your luggage, and make your way to check-in.

If the car park does not provide walking access to the terminal, then once you have parked your vehicle, you take your luggage and hop on the transfer bus.

Our on-airport car parks:

• Official Long-Stay - Transfer time: 10 minute bus.
• Jetparks - Transfer time: 15 minute bus.

Off airport parking at Stansted

Cost-effective and generally easy to access, off-airport car parks are exactly that – situated outside the airport perimeter. Most of our off-airport car parks at Stansted are very close to the airport and are just a few minutes by shuttle bus from the terminal doors.

Our off-airport car parks:

• Maple Manor Park & Ride - Transfer time: 3 minute bus.
• I Love Park and Ride - Transfer time: 5 minute bus.
• APH Stansted Park and Ride - Transfer time: 5 minute bus

Official parking at Stansted

The official Stansted airport parking is car parks and parking services that are located within the airport grounds and operated by the airport themselves. However, you can still book these in advance through APH to secure the best possible deal.

Some of the official car parks require a bus transfer, as they are not within walking distance of the terminal.

Official Long Stay Car Park – transfer time: 10-minute bus

Official Meet & Greet – transfer time: 5-minute walk

Meet and Greet parking at Stansted

Fast and efficient, Meet & Greet parking provides the ultimate Stansted parking service. You drive straight to the terminal forecourt or designated meeting point nearby, unload your luggage, and your car will be parked for you while you head to the check-in desks – just a two to three-minute walk. Upon your return to the airport, your vehicle will be brought back to the terminal for you to collect.

Meet & Greet is a great option for families with young children, travellers with bulky luggage, or those simply looking for the quickest type of parking. Book Meet & Greet parking through APH to be sure you are booking with an approved Meet & Greet operator.

Our Meet & Greet car parks:

• Official Meet & Greet - Transfer time: 5 minute walk.
• I Love Meet & Greet - Transfer time: 3 minute walk.
• APH Meet & Greet - Transfer time: 2 minute walk.
• I Love Meet & Greet Valet - Transfer time: 2 minute walk.

Short Stay Parking at Stansted

The Short Stay car park at Stansted is the best place to drop off and pick up family and friends. Located right next to the terminal building, Stansted Short Stay Parking has different zones, with some a longer walk from the terminal than others.

Picking-up and Dropping off at Stansted Airport

With the introduction of dropping off and picking up charges at the Express Set Down Zone in November 2020, you may prefer to use the Short Stay Car Park, where the charges are cheaper. Just head for the Orange or Green Zones.

Stansted Airport Short Stay parking charges

You can also use the Mid-Stay Car park if you are staying a short period of time. For this, there is a 5 minute transfer on the free shuttle.

Parking for those who haven’t pre-booked

If you were not able to pre-book your Stansted airport parking, then there are limited spaces available in the Orange and Green Zones of the Short Stay Car Park. Likewise, the Mid Stay Car Park accepts vehicles that turn up on the day but again, spaces are limited.  

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