Skip to main content
0333 5678 678

Free cancellation for 24 hours

Heathrow Airport Parking

Compare trusted, vetted operators and save up to 60%. No payment needed to compare.

Comparing is free and takes under a minute. Card details are only needed once you choose an operator.

9+ years trading
1000+ Trustpilot reviews
3.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
60% up to, when you compare

No hidden fees

Prices come direct from approved operators — no hidden fees. The price you see when you compare is the price you pay at checkout.

Read the booking terms →

Free cancellation for 24 hours

Free cancellation for 24 hours after booking. A £10.00 cancellation fee applies thereafter. No cancellations within 48 hours of arrival. Cancellations remain subject to the operator’s applicable terms.

View full terms and conditions →

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Open the full cancellation policy page

Easy parking, less stress.

Heathrow is the UK's busiest airport, spread across five terminals — which is exactly why so many travellers get car parking at Heathrow airport wrong. Book the wrong car park for your terminal, or leave it too late, and you could end up paying two or three times more than you need to. At A2Z Parking, we compare vetted, insured operators serving every Heathrow terminal, so you can see prices, transfer times and genuine ratings side by side, matched to the terminal you're actually flying from. Sorting your space in advance is simply the smartest way to start a trip through Heathrow.

Why book with A2Z Airport Parking?

Secure booking

Card payments go through a secure checkout. Your confirmation is emailed as soon as you book.

Instant confirmation

Most bookings are confirmed immediately, with your voucher ready for travel day.

UK based support

Speak to the A2Z team if you need help with a booking, change or voucher.

No hidden fees

Prices come direct from approved operators — no hidden fees.

Popular parking options at Heathrow Airport

Trusted by travellers across the UK

3.8 out of 5 Trustpilot · 1,000+ reviews

“10 stars for drop off, pick up,Value for money, for friendly and helpfulness. both times telephone was answered straight away,both times…” — Suguna Potu
“Very clear directions to the car park. The website was clear and very straightforward to navigate.” — Richard Rowe
“Easy to find and to park,bus was waiting.same on return.no problems.” — Colin
Serving west London and the Thames Valley, Heathrow connects millions of travellers each year via Terminals 2–5. Whether you're departing from Surrey, Berkshire or central London, choosing parking by terminal and transfer time cuts stress on travel day.

Know Your Terminal: T2, T3, T4 or T5, Get This Right First!

This matters more at Heathrow than anywhere else in the UK, because the terminals sit on different sides of a genuinely sprawling site:

  • Terminal 2, known as the Queen's Terminal, mostly serves Star Alliance airlines such as Lufthansa, United and Air Canada.
  • Terminal 3 handles the bulk of Heathrow's long-haul routes, alongside oneworld members like American and Cathay Pacific.
  • Terminal 4 sits just off from the main cluster of buildings, a short hop from the others.
  • Terminal 5 is British Airways' home turf and the largest of the five — expect the biggest crowds here.

Worth knowing for 2026: the Terminal 4 multi-storey car park closed on 23 June as part of a major redevelopment. Meet & Greet and Terminal Parking for T4 has now moved to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride, so if you've seen older guidance mentioning the old multi-storey, ignore it — your booking confirmation will always show the current pickup zone.

A Space for Every Flight

Meet & Greet or Park & Ride – you choose!

Meet & Greet gets you moving fastest: drive straight to your terminal's reception, hand your keys to an insured driver, and walk to check-in. Your car sits safely in a secure compound until you land.

Park & Ride is where the real value lives, particularly if you're after cheap car parking at Heathrow Airport for a longer trip. You park in an off-airport compound and hop on a shuttle, typically running every 10–20 minutes, with a transfer of 5–15 minutes depending on your terminal.

Prefer Heathrow's own product? Official Long Stay offers free buses to the terminals, with Priority Park & Ride as the faster variant.

Prices, Without the Guesswork: What You'll Actually Pay In 2026

Turn-up-and-park at Heathrow's Terminal Parking is the priciest way through the gates — built for last-minute drop-offs, not holidays. Official Meet & Greet drive-up rates start from around £138 a day, while pre-booked independent operators bring that right down, especially across a week or more.

If you're hunting for cheap airport parking London Heathrow travellers actually rate, timing is everything: peak weeks like summer holidays, half-terms and Christmas can see prices double against a quiet Tuesday in February.

Mind The Hidden Fees – The Two Charges That Catch People Out

Heathrow levies a charge on any vehicle stopping in the terminal drop-off zones — if a Meet & Greet price looks unusually low, check whether this is already included.

The second is the key handover fee: if your flight's delayed and your driver waits beyond a set window (often 30 minutes), most operators add a per-hour charge. Choose an operator who tracks your actual landing time rather than your scheduled one, and you'll dodge this one entirely.

Getting To Heathrow

Fast by road, busy by nature.

Heathrow sits just off the M25 (Junction 14) and the M4 (Junction 4), with the M4 spur feeding straight into the terminal loop. It's usually the quickest airport by car for west London, the Thames Valley, Surrey and Berkshire — which is also exactly why spaces get snapped up fast and pre-booking really pays off.

Booked and Ready – What Happens on the Day?

Your confirmation voucher shows exactly where to go — the Meet & Greet reception or Park & Ride compound for your terminal. Arrive at your booked time and follow your operator's signage, not the public short-stay area.

On your return, collect your bags, call the number on your voucher, and your car (or your shuttle) will be waiting. A2Z Parking is your booking agent throughout; the operator handles the day-of service, and availability and pricing depend on your dates.

Your Space Is Waiting!

However you fly from Heathrow, A2Z Parking brings its trusted operators together in one place, so you can compare, book, and get on with looking forward to the trip.

Your journey at Heathrow

Practical guidance for drop-off and collection. Exact meeting points are always on your operator voucher.

Where to meet

Your confirmation voucher shows the exact operator Meet & Greet point or Park & Ride reception for Heathrow. Arrive at the booked time and follow the operator’s signs — not the public short-stay car parks unless told otherwise. A2Z is the booking agent; the operator handles the day-of service.

Terminal map

Check which terminal your airline uses before you leave home. Operator Meet & Greet and shuttle routes differ by terminal at larger airports — using the wrong terminal delays handover.

Directions

Follow airport “Departures” then operator instructions on your voucher. Keep the operator phone number handy for the last 15–20 minutes of your drive.

Traffic tips

Build in extra time at peak holiday weekends and early mornings. Roadworks and airport drop-off congestion are the most common causes of late arrival.

Arrival instructions

On landing, collect bags then call the number on your voucher. For Meet & Greet, wait at the agreed collection point; for Park & Ride, use the shuttle back to the compound.

Departure instructions

Allow time to hand over keys or catch the shuttle before airline check-in closes. Have your booking reference and vehicle registration ready.

What to expect on site

Typical operator facilities — your confirmation shows the exact location for your booking.

Parking entrance at Heathrow
Parking entrance
Reception at Heathrow
Reception
Car park at Heathrow
Car park
Shuttle bus at Heathrow
Shuttle bus
Meet & Greet area at Heathrow
Meet & Greet area

Operators at Heathrow

A2Z Secure Meet & Greet — our own directly operated service · 4.9★ · 383 reviews

See A2Z Secure prices →

Typical Meet & Greet and Park & Ride providers you may see when you search — availability and pricing depend on your dates.

  • Heathrow Meet & Greet Express Meet & Greet
  • Heathrow Terminal Valet Meet & Greet
  • Heathrow Sky Park & Ride Park & Ride
  • Heathrow Long Stay Parking Park & Ride

Looking for a stay near Heathrow Airport? Search Heathrow Airport hotels

Heathrow Airport Parking FAQs

Is Meet & Greet available at every Heathrow terminal?

Most operators cover T2, T3 and T5. T4 coverage varies since the June 2026 multi-storey closure, so always confirm your pickup zone at booking.

Is my car insured while it's parked?

Yes. A2Z Parking only lists insured operators, with cover details shown at booking. For Meet & Greet, your car's condition is checked before keys are handed over.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Call your operator on the number in your confirmation. Reputable Meet & Greet operators track your actual landing time, not the scheduled one.

Can I just turn up without booking?

You can, but Heathrow's turn-up prices are its highest by far. Booking ahead is the single biggest saving lever at this airport.

Is Park & Ride slower than Meet & Greet?

Usually, by around 20–30 minutes once you include the shuttle wait and journey — worth factoring in for early flights.

Compare Live Prices