How you can save over £120 on airport parking this summer
Our new research shows how you can save on parking ahead of your summer holiday
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Last updated: 12 June 2025
Holidays abroad are more expensive than ever. For example, flights to the UK's most popular destinations have risen by as much as 71% since 2022. But airport parking is where savvy travellers can cut their costs.
Our new research reveals that Brits can save over £120 on airport parking this summer. The secret? Look at nearby driveway rentals on JustPark rather than rely on official airport parking.
The study compared parking costs at over 30 major UK airports for a seven-night stay during the school summer holidays, with prices going up to £145 at some locations. That’s more than 83% more than the cost for a local driveway on JustPark.
“It just goes to show that you can make huge savings if you shop around for airport parking this summer. There’s less need to worry about factoring parking into your holiday budget if you can save 80% of the cost by parking on a driveway near the airport” said Sam Sheehan, our motoring editor.
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The UK's most affordable airport car parks
Luckily, not all airport parking costs £150 for a week, and there are some cheaper locations – with a healthy spread across the England and a few in Scotland making the top 10.
Teesside International Airport in Durham came out the cheapest of the 30 studied, costing just £45 for seven nights of parking.
Second-place is at the other end of England with Cornwall Airport Newquay costing £48 for the same duration. And the good news for Scotland is that Edinburgh (£54.99), Glasgow (£60.99) and Aberdeen International (£76.99) airports all come in relatively cheap.
Perhaps surprisingly, London Stansted Airport rounds out the top 10 most affordable airports with parking from £80.99 for a week – much cheaper than other London terminals.
“It’s good to see affordable car parking across some UK airports,” said Sam.
“With plenty to think about ahead of a trip already – especially for families – a close, convenient place to park that won’t break the bank ticks another thing off the holiday to-do list.”
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The UK's top 10 cheapest airport car parks:
Teesside International Airport – prices from £45
Cornwall Airport Newquay - prices from £48
Edinburgh Airport - prices from £54.99
East Midlands Airport - prices from £56.69
Humberside Airport - prices from £60
Glasgow Airport - prices from £60.99
Southampton Airport - prices from £63.79
Belfast International Airport - prices from £69
Aberdeen International Airport - prices from £76.99
London Stansted Airport - prices from £80.99
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London dominates most expensive airport parking list
At the other end of the spectrum, holidaymakers might feel stung by expensive car parking charges at some locations.
London City Airport tops the list with official car park costs reaching £145.50 for seven nights, and several other London airports also feature in the top 10.
Leeds Bradford is the furthest-north airport to make the most expensive list, with parking costing from £102.
The UK's top 10 most expensive airport car parks:
London City Airport - prices from £145.50
Bournemouth Airport - prices from £121.20
Heathrow Terminal 2 - prices from £118.10
London Southend Airport - prices from £116.52
London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) - prices from £115
London Luton Airport - prices from £114.49
Heathrow Terminal 4 - prices from £112.70
Bristol Airport - prices from £112
Heathrow Terminal 5 - prices from £107.30
Leeds Bradford Airport - prices from £102
Massive savings from local airport parking options
Those who want to save by parking near, rather than at, the airport are in luck. Based on the top 10 biggest savings using JustPark, drivers can save an average of £89.98 (77.51%) for a seven-day stay.
London City Airport has the biggest potential for savings, with driveway parking on JustPark up to £121.50 (83.51%) cheaper than parking at the airport itself.
The study included driveways available to rent on JustPark that were located less than four miles from the airport terminal.
“With package summer holidays now costing 18% more per person on average than during term time, cutting down costs on the less-glamorous part of the holiday is all the more crucial,” said Sam.
Top 10 biggest savings using JustPark:
London City Airport - saving up to £121.50 (83.51%) versus official airport car park
London Southend Airport - saving up to £101.52 (87.13%)
London Luton Airport - saving up to £97.49 (85.15%)
Bournemouth Airport - saving up to £92.20 (76.07%)
London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) - saving up to £88 (76.52%)
Heathrow Terminal 2 - saving up to £87.10 (73.75%)
Heathrow Terminal 4 - saving up to £81.70 (72.49%)
Bristol Airport - saving up to £80 (71.43%)
Heathrow Terminal 5 - saving up to £76.30 (71.11%)
Norwich International Airport - saving up to £74 (77.89%)
Jonathan Hampson, Chief Commercial Officer at JustPark, said: "It’s great to see cinch highlighting how small changes like picking where to park can make a big difference to the overall cost of a holiday.
"At JustPark, we’ve seen how popular driveway parking near airports has become, particularly for travellers looking to save money without compromising on convenience.
"That said, we also know there’s a huge demand for other services like meet and greet, which get you right to the terminal."
Commenting on the cost savings using JustPark, Sam said: "Saving up to £120 by parking on a nearby driveway is definitely worth the short taxi ride to the airport.
“The saving could easily cover a meal or an extra excursion on your trip.
“And, as with anything, a little planning and booking as early as you can will help you secure the biggest savings on your airport parking this summer.”
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