Inverness Airport (INV) is the gateway to the Highlands, and its parking is straightforward and, if you book ahead, genuinely cheap. It is run by Highlands and Islands Airports, with a Short Stay and a Long Stay car park. Here is the full 2026 guide to what you will pay and how to pay less.
Your options at Inverness Airport
- Drop-off area. A five-minute walk from the terminal. Perfect for seeing someone off or collecting them.
- Short Stay. Closest to the terminal, priced by the hour, for short visits.
- Long Stay. The one to pre-book for a holiday. Drive-up is charged per day, but pre-booked rates are much lower.
Inverness Airport parking prices in 2026
| Option | Typical 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Short Stay , up to 30 minutes | Around £3.90 |
| Short Stay , 1 to 3 hours | Around £13.70 |
| Short Stay , 12 to 24 hours | Around £25.10 |
| Long Stay , drive-up per day | Around £12 |
| Long Stay , pre-booked (1 to 3 days) | Around £5 a day |
| Long Stay , pre-booked week | Around £25 |
| Long Stay , pre-booked two weeks | Around £48 |
The gap between drive-up and pre-booked is huge here: Long Stay is around £12 a day if you just turn up, but nearer £4 to £5 a day pre-booked. Booking ahead is the single biggest saving at Inverness.
Dropping off at Inverness
Inverness keeps drop-off simple: the designated drop-off area is a short five-minute walk from the terminal. Stay too long and standard car park charges apply, with no return within one hour, so time it well.
The cheapest way to park at Inverness
- Pre-book Long Stay , always. At roughly £4 to £5 a day versus £12 drive-up, this is the biggest saving of any decision you will make here.
- Pay by card with no fee. Pre-bookings take Visa and Mastercard with no card charge; pay-on-foot machines and the exit barriers take cash or card too.
Inverness Airport parking FAQ
How much is parking at Inverness Airport?
Long Stay is around £12 a day if you drive up, but roughly £4 to £5 a day pre-booked (about £25 a week). Short Stay is priced by the hour for shorter visits.
What is the cheapest way to park at Inverness?
Pre-book Long Stay. The pre-booked rate is less than half the drive-up price.
Tariffs are set by the airport and change periodically. See current parking at Inverness Airport, and compare drop-off charges UK-wide in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.