London Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport, handling over 82 million passengers annually across five terminals. With parking prices ranging from under £5 per day to over £100 per day at the gate, knowing your options can save you hundreds.
Heathrow Parking by Terminal
Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal)
Home to Star Alliance airlines including Lufthansa, United, and Air Canada. The official short-stay car park is directly connected via a covered walkway.
Terminal 3
Serves American Airlines, British Airways (some routes), Cathay Pacific, and Virgin Atlantic. The short-stay is just a 2-minute walk from check-in.
Terminal 5 (BA Hub)
British Airways’ home with the highest parking demand. Book T5 parking well in advance, especially during peak periods.
Best Value Parking at Heathrow
Off-airport Park & Ride services offer the best prices. Companies like Purple Parking, APH, and NCP operate along the M4 and A4 corridors with regular shuttles to all terminals. For an 8-day trip, expect £35-50 for Park & Ride and £65-90 for Meet & Greet.
Tips for Cheap Heathrow Parking
Book at least 3 weeks ahead. Check which terminal your shuttle serves. If flying from T5 early morning, consider a hotel + parking package which can work out cheaper than parking alone.
EV Charging
Heathrow has over 200 charge points across all official car parks. Several off-airport providers including APH now offer EV charging bays.