Airport parking types explained

Short stay, long stay, meet and greet, park and ride, on- and off-airport parking — what each type means and who it suits.

Short stay, mid stay and long stay explainedWhat the three classic airport car park types mean, how far each is from the terminal and why the names can mislead.
Meet and greet and valet parking: how it worksHand your keys over at the terminal and someone else parks the car. What to expect, what it costs you in time, and how to check the company.
Park and ride and shuttle bus parkingCheaper car parks further from the terminal, linked by a free bus. How the transfer works and how much time to allow.
On-airport vs off-airport parkingOfficial car parks run by the airport versus independent car parks nearby: the trade-offs in price, transfer time and peace of mind.
Premium, priority and fast track parkingThe closest self-park spaces, sometimes with wider bays or fast-track security included. What you get for the extra money.