How to avoid the Exeter drop-off charge
To avoid the £6 Exeter drop-off charge, use the Car Park P4 free drop-off — free for 30 minutes — which saves you £6 per drop-off.
- Free alternative: Car Park P4 free drop-off (30 min free)
- Forecourt charge avoided: £6 per drop-off
- If you do use the forecourt, pay by: Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier
How do I avoid the drop-off charge at Exeter?
Exeter charges £6 to use the terminal drop-off forecourt, but you can avoid it: park in the Car Park P4 free drop-off, which gives you 30 minutes free. Free for up to 30 minutes in Car Park P4 (then £2 for 30–60 minutes) That saves the full £6 per drop-off.All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: Car Park P4 free drop-off
Step by step
Use the Car Park P4 free drop-off
Free for up to 30 minutes in Car Park P4 (then £2 for 30–60 minutes) You get 30 minutes free, avoiding the £6 forecourt charge.
If you do pay, don't miss the deadline
If you can't avoid the forecourt, Exeter lets you pay by Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier. P1 tariff continues beyond 15 minutes (15–60 min £7.50, then higher bands); overstay beyond a pre-booked period is charged at £20 per day or part thereof
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Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid the Exeter drop-off charge?
Use the Car Park P4 free drop-off — free for 30 minutes, which avoids the £6 forecourt charge. Free for up to 30 minutes in Car Park P4 (then £2 for 30–60 minutes) (Verified 2026-06-10, per the official Exeter page.)
Is there a free way to drop someone off at Exeter?
Yes — the Car Park P4 free drop-off gives you 30 minutes free. Free for up to 30 minutes in Car Park P4 (then £2 for 30–60 minutes)
Are Blue Badge holders exempt from the Exeter drop-off fee?
Blue Badge holders can stay in Car Park P1 for up to 4 hours for the current up-to-15-minutes rate (£6)
If I use the Exeter forecourt, when do I have to pay?
Pay by Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier. P1 tariff continues beyond 15 minutes (15–60 min £7.50, then higher bands); overstay beyond a pre-booked period is charged at £20 per day or part thereof
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Sources & method
- Official Exeter drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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