The trick is knowing where to look. Off-site park and ride services tend to offer the lowest rates, while official on-airport long-stay can become a real bargain when you book early. Even meet and greet sometimes throws up a competitive price if you compare providers.

Compare The Parking gathers cheap, trustworthy parking options for both Gatwick terminals in one place, so you can spot the best price without the legwork.

Pop in your travel dates and see what’s available — then lock in a deal that treats your wallet gently.

• Off-Site Park and Ride

Off-site parking is usually the cheapest way to leave your car near Gatwick. Independent car parks a few miles from the airport run frequent shuttle buses to both terminals, with the transfer included in the price. The drive-up-and-park routine is the same as any official car park, and the security tends to be solid — fencing, CCTV, barrier access. The savings come from lower land costs, and those savings get passed on to you. If you’re flying at an antisocial hour, double-check the shuttle timetable on the listing to make sure a bus runs when you need it. It’s a straightforward way to keep your total trip cost down.

• Official Long-Stay Parking (Booked Early)

Gatwick’s own long-stay car parks are consistently cheaper than short-stay, and pre-booking drops the price further still. You park in a secure on-airport compound and hop on the free 24-hour shuttle to your terminal. The transfer takes roughly 5–10 minutes. Booking a few weeks ahead often turns a fairly standard rate into a genuinely cheap Gatwick parking deal — especially outside peak season. Worth a look if you prefer the reassurance of an official car park but still want a low price.

• Cheap Meet and Greet Deals

Meet and greet is rarely the rock-bottom option, but comparison can uncover surprisingly affordable prices, particularly with independent operators serving both terminals. You drive to the drop-off zone outside the terminal, hand over your keys, and walk into check-in. On return, your car is waiting at the same spot. It’s the quickest, easiest experience, and when a deal lines up, it can be cheaper than on-airport short-stay. If you want convenience at a sensible cost, a well-chosen meet and greet booking might be the sweet spot.

• One search, real comparisons We pull together live prices from official and independent car parks, showing the full cost upfront. No last-minute fees.
• Security that’s standard All the car parks we feature use barrier controls, CCTV, and perimeter fencing. Many carry the Park Mark award, the police-approved safety standard.
• Know exactly what you’re getting Transfer times, cancellation rules, and vehicle restrictions sit right there on the listing, not hidden in the small print.
• Free cancellation on plenty of bookings Plans shift. A lot of our cheap parking deals can be cancelled without charge up to 24 hours before you travel.
• Instant confirmation Book, pay, and you’ll have your confirmation and arrival instructions in your inbox straight away.