Gatwick Drop Off Charge Explained

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Available Car Parks at Gatwick

Choose from a variety of parking options tailored to your budget and travel style. From convenient Meet & Greet to economical Park & Ride.

Gatwick Airport Parking Spaces Park & Ride
Meet & Greet

Gatwick Airport Parking Spaces Park & Ride

£85.00
£110.00
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    • Park and Ride service
    • Council approved car park for airport parking
    • On demand shuttle,10 minutes transfer time
    • 24/7 professional & friendly Service
sure Parking Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

sure Parking Meet and Greet

£85.00
£93.99
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    • Inclusive of Airport access fee, operates at both Terminal
    • Return at any time and we will deliver your car 24/7 365 Days
    • Gatwick Airport Approved Meet & Greet operator
    • Approved Meet & Greet Operator, top quality Recommended Service
LG Parking - Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

LG Parking - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£77.75
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (5)
    • Airport entry/exit fee£10 is inclusive, no hidden charges
    • Fully comprehensive insurance, experienced drivers
    • Quick and secure booking, No credit card fees
    • Reliable, Punctual & professional staff
Sapphire Parking Meet & Greet
Park & Ride

Sapphire Parking Meet & Greet

£85.00
£89.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.5)
    • Fenced and Gated Car Park
    • Reliable and Professional Drivers
    • 24/7 Meet and Greet Service
AVPS Park and Ride - EV Charging
Meet & Greet

AVPS Park and Ride - EV Charging

£85.00
£119.99
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  • ·       Quick and simple booking process 

    ·        Excellent value-for-money service 

    ·        Guaranteed protection of customer details, used only to provide the best service 

    ·        Complimentary airport drop-off and pick-up, including £7 airport charges each way (covered by us) 

Airport Valet Parking & Servicing Park and Ride
Meet & Greet

Airport Valet Parking & Servicing Park and Ride

£85.00
£54.99
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.5)
    • Quick and simple booking process
    • Excellent value-for-money service
    • Guaranteed protection of customer details, used only to provide the best service
    • Complimentary airport drop-off and pick-up, including £7 airport charges each way (covered by us)
Gatwick Premium Parking - Meet and Greet
Meet & Greet

Gatwick Premium Parking - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£98.99
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.8)
    • Uniformed Insured chauffeurs
    • Airport Charges Included.
    • Pickup & Drop Off at the terminal.
    • Reliable, Punctual & Professional Staff

Gatwick Drop-off Charge Explained

What Gatwick's drop-off zone costs — and the free way to avoid it.

Dropping someone at the terminal? Gatwick charges to use the forecourt right outside departures. Here's exactly what it costs, how long you can stay, and the free alternative that most people don't know about.

Gatwick airport parking
Gatwick airport parking

Gatwick's terminal drop-off charge is £10 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute up to 20 minutes, capped at £30, with a 30-minute maximum stay. It applies at both North and South Terminal forecourts. You can instead use a Long Stay car park free for up to two hours, with a free shuttle to the terminal.

The charge is enforced by number-plate cameras, and you pay online, by phone or via an AutoPay account by midnight the day after — miss it and you risk a Parking Charge Notice. Blue Badge holders are exempt from the drop-off charge.

How much is the Gatwick drop-off charge and how does it work?

It's £10 for up to 10 minutes at the terminal forecourt, then £1 for each further minute up to a 30-minute maximum, capped at £30. Cameras read your plate automatically; you pay online, by phone or through AutoPay by midnight the following day. There is no free short-stop at the forecourt itself.

If you're leaving the car to fly rather than just dropping off, you need parking, not the forecourt. Compare Gatwick short stay parking and Gatwick meet and greet.

Gatwick airport parking
Gatwick airport parking

Is there a free drop-off option at Gatwick?

Yes. You can park in a Gatwick Long Stay car park free for up to two hours and take the free shuttle to the terminal — useful if you want time for a proper goodbye or a delayed arrival. Beyond two hours, standard Long Stay rates apply, so pre-booked parking is cheaper for anything longer.

For a genuine drop and go, the two-hour free Long Stay window is the money-saver. For leaving the car during a trip, a pre-booked space is far cheaper than the gate — see cheapest Gatwick parking.

Does Mobit meet and greet avoid the drop-off charge?

Meet & greet still uses the terminal forecourt for the handover, so the drop-off charge can apply. Some parking partners include it in the price and some don't — check at booking. Park & ride avoids the forecourt entirely because you go to an off-airport compound instead.

If avoiding the forecourt charge matters, Gatwick park and ride sidesteps it. See all options on the Gatwick airport parking pillar.

FAQs

Do North and South Terminals charge the same?

Yes — the £10 forecourt charge applies at both terminals.

Are Blue Badge holders charged?

No, Blue Badge holders are exempt from the Gatwick drop-off charge. Accessibility provision beyond this should be confirmed with Gatwick and, for parking, with Mobit before booking.

What happens if I don't pay?

Pay by midnight the day after your visit (online, by phone or AutoPay). Non-payment risks a Parking Charge Notice.

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