Exeter Airport drop-off charges
Yes, this is current information: Exeter Airport's drop-off charge was verified on 10 June 2026 against the official Exeter page.
Dropping off at Exeter costs £6 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1 (drop-off & pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal).
- Free alternative: Car Park P4 free drop-off (30 min)
- Pay by: Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier
One drop-off costs £6 — 7 days of parking from £280.Compare →
Cheaper to park or drop off at Exeter?
A quick drop-off is the cheapest way in. But if you're leaving the car, drive-up parking at Exeter is £280 for 7 days — versus a single £6 drop-off. Pre-booking is usually cheaper than the drive-up gate price.
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What does it cost to drop someone off at Exeter?
Exeter levies a charge to use the drop-off forecourt: £6 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1 (drop-off & pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal). A free alternative, Car Park P4 free drop-off, is available for 30 minutes. All figures are official, date-stamped snapshots read from the airport's own published page and verified 2026-06-10.
Is there a time limit on the Exeter drop-off zone?
You get up to 15 minutes for the £6 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 15 minutes. Payment is barrier-free: you can settle online by Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier. This Exeter drop-off charge is sometimes called the Exeter drop-off levy, the Exeter airport levy charge, or the kiss-and-fly charge — they all refer to the same forecourt fee. These figures are read from the official Exeter page and verified 2026-06-10.
The free alternative: Car Park P4 free drop-off
How long will you stop?
£6
- Car Park P4 free drop-off is free for 30 minutes.
If you don't pay
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 Payment deadline: Card / contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay at the exit barrier.
Gate parking at Exeter: £280 for 7 days - pre-booking is typically cheaper. Avoid paying at the gate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the drop-off charge at Exeter Airport?
£6 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1 (drop-off & pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal) (verified 2026-06-10, per the official Exeter page).
How much does it cost to drop off at Exeter?
It costs £6 to drop off at Exeter Airport — £6 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1 (drop-off & pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal) (verified 2026-06-10, per the official Exeter page).
Is there a time limit on the Exeter drop-off zone?
You get up to 15 minutes for the £6 charge — there is no cheaper shorter band, so a 2-minute stop costs the same as the full 15 minutes.
Can I pay the Exeter drop-off charge after I leave?
Yes — 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
What happens if you don't pay the Exeter drop-off fee?
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
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)
How much is pick-up at Exeter Airport?
Pick-up uses the same forecourt as drop-off, so the same charge applies: £6 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1 (drop-off & pick-up bays opposite the Main Terminal). For free pick-up, the Car Park P4 free drop-off gives 30 minutes free. Verified 2026-06-10 against the official Exeter page.
How do I avoid the Exeter drop-off fee?
Use the Car Park P4 free drop-off — free for 30 minutes. Free for up to 30 minutes in Car Park P4 (then £2 for 30–60 minutes)
How does Exeter compare to other UK airports for drop-off charges?
Exeter Airport charges £6 to drop off, for up to 15 minutes. Here's how that compares to the UK's busiest airport and the nearest other airports — every figure read from that airport's own official page.
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Sources & method
- Official Exeter drop-off page — verified 2026-06-10
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