Heathrow Drop Off Charge Explained

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 Best Parking Heathrow- Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Best Parking Heathrow- Meet and Greet

£85.00
£67.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.5)
    • Operates at all Terminals 04:30 - 23 :30
    • Meet and Greet Parking
    • Cars are parked in patrolled facility
    • Fully Insured & trained Drivers
Bon Voyage Parking - Meet and Greet T2,T3,T4,T5
Park & Ride

Bon Voyage Parking - Meet and Greet T2,T3,T4,T5

£85.00
£140.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.9)
    • No wait guaranteed
    • Airport fees included
    • All drivers DBS checked
Diamond Parking Heathrow - Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Diamond Parking Heathrow - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£85.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.9)
    • On time drop off and collection at the terminal 
    • Fully Insured Drivers
    • Excellent Customer Service
    • Operating Hours: 04:00 - 23:59
Premium Airport Parking - Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Premium Airport Parking - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£85.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.8)
    • Meet and Greet Service at Heathrow Airport
    • On time drop off and collection at the terminal
    • Perfect for business travelers
    • Operating hours 4:00 - 23:30
    •  Low cost, competitive and reliable service
Mayfair Parking Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Mayfair Parking Meet and Greet

£85.00
£70.00
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (5)
    • Meet and Greet at All Terminals 04:00 - 23.59
    • Perfect for business travelers
    • No requirement for shuttle transfer
Eden Parking Meet And Greet - All Terminal
Park & Ride

Eden Parking Meet And Greet - All Terminal

£85.00
£220.00
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    • Ideal for families and business trips
    • Professional service at affordable price
    • Operating Hours 05:00 - 23:00 
    • Comprehensively insured and trained staff
    • Excellent Customer Service
Heathrow Valet Parking - Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Heathrow Valet Parking - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£67.24
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.5)
    • Meet & Greet Service (Pick-up & Drop-Off at the Terminal Short Stay Car Park)
    • Operating from the hours of 04:00 to 23:45 at all Heathrow Terminals
    • Competitive Pricing for our customers
    • Professional, Punctual and Reliable Service
    • Comprehensively Insured Drivers
Premium Parking - Meet and Greet
Park & Ride

Premium Parking - Meet and Greet

£85.00
£75.99
star1 star1 star1 star1 star1 (4.5)
    • Save your time and money
    • Pick from Terminal
    • No need shuttle service
    • CCTV monitored

Heathrow Drop-off Charge Explained

The Heathrow drop-off charge is £5 — here is when you pay it and how to avoid it.

Heathrow airport parking
Heathrow airport parking

The Heathrow drop-off charge is £5 to enter the terminal forecourt to drop off or pick up a passenger. It applies at all Heathrow terminals, every day, with no free period at the kerb. You avoid it by using the free waiting car parks and a shuttle to the terminal.

Heathrow introduced the forecourt charge to cut congestion and emissions. It is a flat fee per visit, paid online or by number-plate recognition, not at a barrier.

How do you avoid the Heathrow drop-off charge?

You avoid the £5 charge by using the free waiting car parks and a short shuttle or walk to the terminal, instead of driving onto the forecourt. Registered Blue Badge holders may be exempt.

The free waiting car parks sit a few minutes from the terminals with a courtesy transfer — ideal for a passenger drop-off.

Drop-off charge and Mobit parking

With Heathrow meet and greet, a driver takes your car at the terminal; whether the £5 charge is included or added varies by provider, so check your booking. Heathrow park and ride uses a shuttle and avoids the forecourt entirely.

Heathrow airport parking
Heathrow airport parking

FAQs

How much is the Heathrow drop-off charge?

£5 per visit to the terminal forecourt, the same at all terminals. Check Heathrow's site for the current rate.

Is there a free drop-off at Heathrow?

Yes, at the free waiting car parks a short distance away, with a courtesy transfer. Driving onto the forecourt triggers the £5 charge.

Do Blue Badge holders pay it?

Registered Blue Badge holders can be exempt — register with Heathrow in advance.

Skip the Heathrow forecourt with Mobit

Park & ride avoids the forecourt; meet & greet handling varies by provider. Compare on Heathrow airport parking.