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 plus a free drop-off area. Here is the full 2026 guide to what you will pay and how to pay less.
Your options at Inverness Airport
- Drop-off area. Free for up to 15 minutes, 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 |
|---|---|
| Drop-off , first 15 minutes | Free |
| 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 and free: the designated drop-off area is free for up to 15 minutes, a short five-minute walk from the terminal. Stay longer 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.
- Use the free 15-minute drop-off rather than the Short Stay car park for a quick goodbye.
- 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.
Is drop-off free at Inverness Airport?
Yes , the drop-off area is free for up to 15 minutes, a five-minute walk from the terminal.
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.