Stansted Airport Parking Rates & Information
Heading for a flight from STN and need space for parking your vehicle. We have the best option for parking for you.
There are 6 main parking areas at Stansted Airport:
- STN Short Stay
- STN Meet And Greet
- STN Mid Stay
- STN Long Stay
- STN Jetparks
- STN Blue Badge Parking
The STN airport has top-notch parking areas with full surveillance, automated plate recognition system, and a lot more. They are available both inside the airport and in the nearby areas. For the inside, you will have a 2-10 minute walk while for the external you will have free bus service.
There are also long term and economical options for travelers going out for a few weeks. However, most of them will need a pre-booking. Plus, the on-day prices are higher.
Stansted Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.
Short Stay Parking
Location: At Airport Near Terminal
Type: Garage
To Terminals: Walking Distance
Clearance: 6.5’-0”
When you are traveling from STN airport for a few hours or a day, short stay parking is the best option for you. The short-term parking area is closest to the terminal area. The area has dedicated CCTV cameras, floodlights, and staff that patrols regularly.
This parking is divided between 5 different zones - red, orange, yellow, blue, and multi-storey. Each has a different price and distance from the terminal. So pre-book your space to park care at the safest place.
Short Stay Parking Rates
Short Stay Premium - Red Zone From £58.00 - 3 Days
Short Stay Premium - Orange Zone From £72.00 - 3 Days
Short Stay Premium - Yellow Zone From £58.00 - 3 Days
Short Stay - Green Multi Storey From £50.00
Meet And Greet Parking
Location: STN Official Parking
To Terminals: Short Walk
Clearance: 6.5’-0”
Meet and greet parking is specifically designed for people traveling with children or the ones who need to park close to STN's terminal. You have to simply run your car through a camera test and then hand it over to an attendant. They will park the vehicle. But you will need to pre-book space for it.
Mid Stay Parking
Location: Off airport
Type: Lot
To Terminals: Shuttle
Clearance: 6.5’-0”
Mid Stay parking space is available for anyone who needs to park for 3-7 days. The parking space like every other has an automated system and full surveillance for the vehicle. You can also contact their call center to reserve space for bikes. And like most STN parking areas, you get a free bus service to reach your terminal.
Long Stay Parking
Location: Off airport
Type:
To Terminals: Shuttle
Clearance: 6.5’-0”
For all the visitors who will be gone for more than two weeks, long term parking is the option. It's a drive and park type space where you don't need any human contact. The Number plate recognition system will take care of everything. Once you have parked, simply hold your keys and use the free shuttle bus service to reach your terminal.
Jetparks
Location: Off-airport
Type: Lot
To Terminals: Shuttle
In case your trip can last more than a week, JetParks is a great and most affordable choice. The area is located at a distance of 15 minutes from the terminal, but it comes with a free Shuttle bus service. It also has an automatic number plate recognition system and a proper security system. Plus, you get to keep your car keys.
Blue Badge Parking
For all the people with blue badges, STN provides specified space for both long and short term parking. The blue badge space is also available in the Mid-stay parking area.
STN also provides buses with wheelchair compatibility for the parking spaces that are far slightly far from the terminals. As for the parking near the terminal, you will get 24 hours assistance.
Stansted Airport Parking Q&A
Q. Are there cheaper parking options off-airport at STN?
A: Parking near Stansted Airport is possible via several off-airport parking lots, Most offer very competitive parking rates vs the airport lots. Note that parking near STN at off-site locations almost always requires advanced reservations.
Q. What are STN Airport parking rates?
A: London Stansted Airport parking has different price rates according to the parking area, time and the booking method you use. Please check above for specific prices and details for each parking location.
Q. Can I pre-book parking at STN Airport?
A: Yes, STN has a very flexible pre-booking system that you can use to make, cancel or change your booking. In fact, the airport offers lower prices for pre-booked parking spaces.
Q. What payment methods are accepted at London Stansted Airport (STN)?
A: The STN airport allows you to use all regional currencies and cards for payment. But, you don't need them for a pre-booked parking space. A printed receipt of the confirmation email will do the job.
Q. What is the emergency assistance number for STN Parking?
A: Stansted Airport provides full assistance for its parking areas and other services. You can contact them on 08081697031 for airport queries and 08081697029 for jetparks queries.
Q. Can I drop a passenger off at the curb?
A: The STN curb area is strictly for quick pick and drop only. If you need to wait for someone or head to the terminal, use the short-stay parking area, and check arrivals to STN.
STN Off-Airport Parking
Tips, Help & Resources
Once you have selected the best parking option for you, check out these tips that can assist you during your journey through the airport:
- Be aware of how long you might need to need to wait at the security checkpoint in your terminal.
- Need some wheels to cart around all of your checked luggage? The airport provides assistance (and saves you effort). Baggage carts are located near the baggage carousels.
- If you have some time before your flight departs STN, get a coffee, have a sit-down meal, or walk the shops within the terminals. You never know what treat or souvenir you might discover!
- Waiting for a passenger to arrive? To see where the plane is and which terminal it will deplane, use the flight tracker.
Find more help here for your journey through the airport