Stansted Parking Charges

>When flying to and from London, there is a good chance you may use Stansted Airport. This is one of the most famous airports in England, and it has quite a bit of history behind it. For instance, it once served as a military base, and now it is the third busiest airport in all of London. One issue you will probably need to consider though, is Stansted parking charges.

Types of Stansted parking charges

The main types of parking available at Stansted Airport are:

• Long and mid stay parking - see below for Stansted parking charges
• Short stay parking
• Stansted valet parking
• Stansted Airport hotel parking

Long stay Stansted parking charges

Long stay parking at Stansted has the highest level of security, but is also expensive. It is suitable for travellers going on long trips or holidays. The long stay parking area is open every day of the year and there are slots for oversized vehicles like campers or large vans. The transport to the long parking facility runs every fifteen minutes, and the trip takes approximately ten minutes. Stansted parking charges £9.50 per day for long stay, regardless of whether you use the full day or not.

Mid-stay Stansted parking charges

The mid-stay parking is for any length of stay, but the fees can vary. You will need to get a quote for mid-stay Stansted parking charges. This parking area is not attached to the airport, and it is in fact on the approach. There is a terminal transfer service that runs from the airport to the parking area every ten minutes, and the area is covered heavily by security.

Short stay Stansted parking charges

If you are only going to be at the airport for a stay of a few hours to pick up or drop off family or friends, then Stansted short stay parking is the easiest solution. It is a short walk from the terminal entrance. The short stay Stansted parking charges range from £2.50 for up to half an hour through to £27.50 for a stay of between 18-24 hours.

Stansted valet parking charges

If you use Stansted valet parking at Stansted you will drop your car off on the terminal forecourt as you arrive and pick it up from the Short Stay Car Park on your return. Once again, you will need to get a quote to find out the Stansted parking charges for this service.

Stansted Airport hotel parking

Using hotel parking near Stansted Airport is becoming an increasingly popular option. Some nearby hotels, including DeSalis, offer Park, Sleep & Fly as well as Park & Fly only packages. This is ideal even for travellers who plan to arrive at Stansted Airport in their own vehicle. They can just park their vehicle at the hotel parking facility without any hassles and continue on their journey.

Using hotel parking is a great way of avoiding the hefty Stansted parking charges, and it will make your journey more convenient and comfortable too.

Find out more about DeSalis' Stansted parking services.