Heathrow Airport parking options: drop-off, Park & Ride & Meet & Greet
A neutral comparison of every way in and out of London Heathrow. The verified prices below come from the airport's own published pages — they decide our ranking, not commission.
The cheapest way to get into London Heathrow depends on your trip length.
- Quick drop-off: £7 each time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off zone
- Free alternative: Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay)
- Longer trip: pre-booked Park & Ride usually beats the gate
What's the cheapest way to park or drop off at London Heathrow?
Dropping off at London Heathrow costs £7 at the forecourt. The free alternative is the Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) (free for 30 minutes). Drive-up gate parking is £271.20 for 7 days. For a trip of more than a day, pre-booked Park & Ride or Meet & Greet is usually cheaper than parking at the gate. Every price here is read from the airport's own published page and date-stamped; we never invent a "from £X".
| Option | When it wins | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-off forecourt | A quick goodbye — under the included time limit, no luggage faff. | £7 per drop-off | Verified |
| Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) | You can spare a few extra minutes' walk or shuttle to skip the fee. | Free | Verified |
| Drive-up gate parking | A short trip where you need your car nearby and didn't pre-book. | £271.20 for 7 days at the gate | Verified |
| Pre-booked Park & Ride | Trips over a day — leave the car off-site and shuttle in. | Pre-book price coming | Ad |
| Meet & Greet | Maximum convenience — hand the keys over at the terminal door. | Pre-book price coming | Ad |
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What's the cheapest way to park or drop off at London Heathrow?
For a quick drop-off, the £7 forecourt charge — or the free Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) is cheapest. For a trip of more than a day, a pre-booked Park & Ride is usually cheaper than parking at the gate. (Verified 2026-06-10.)
Is Meet & Greet or Park & Ride better at London Heathrow?
Park & Ride is the cheaper of the two — you leave the car off-site and take a shuttle. Meet & Greet costs more but is the most convenient: a driver meets you at the terminal and parks the car for you. We show live prices for both when our parking partner has them; we never quote a price we can't verify.
Is there a free option at London Heathrow?
Yes — the Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) is free for 30 minutes. Up to 30 minutes free in Park & Ride car parks, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal doors every 15 minutes (Verified 2026-06-10.)
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Sources & method
- Official London Heathrow drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
The drop-off, free-alternative and drive-up gate-parking figures are read from the airport's official pages and date-stamped. Pre-booked Park & Ride and Meet & Greet prices come from our parking partner's live feed — we show them only when verifiable and never invent a 'from £X'.
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