east midlands airport parking

parking options

When it comes to East Midlands Airport parking, we know our stuff here at gosimply HQ. To keep life a little simpler, here's a quick overview of each car park at East Midlands Airport.

Award Winner
gosimply award
Jet Parks 1
customer-rating rated 87% based on 587 customer reviews

Jet Parks 1 (previously Shuttle Economy 1) features an Automatic Number Plate Recognition system for a more hassle-free entry and exit.

Transfers take 8 minutes and run every 15 minutes
Jet Parks Plus Parking
customer-rating rated 86% based on 186 customer reviews

Jet Parks Plus offers frequent transfers with good security make this a great money-saving on-airport option.

Transfers take 6 minutes and run every 15 minutes
Award Winner
gosimply award
Prestige Parking
customer-rating rated 82% based on 156 customer reviews

Prestige Parking at East Midlands Airport has two different valet options available to pre-book, in addition to their standard award-winning service.

Within walking distance
Jet Parks 2
customer-rating rated 82% based on 61 customer reviews

Jet Parks 2 (formerly Shuttle Economy 2) offers free transfers to and from the airport terminal and features an Automatic Number Plate Recognition system for hassle-free entry and exit.

Transfers take 8 minutes and run every 15 minutes
Long Stay Car Park 1
customer-rating rated 80% based on 24 customer reviews

Long Stay 1 is just a 5 minute transfer bus journey. Transfers run every 15 minutes and the car park operates 24 hours a day. You get to keep your keys.

Transfers take 0 minutes and run every 15 minutes
Short Stay 2 Parking
awaiting reviews

This car park is only a couple of minutes walk from the terminal so is perfect for those time conscious travellers or those with reduced mobility. It is fully secure with CCTV and the coveted Park Mark award for Safer Parking.

Within walking distance
Short Stay 3 Parking
awaiting reviews

This self-park option means you keep your keys, and it's only a short walk from the terminal so no transfer buses needed. It's also a holder of the Park Mark award for safer parking - what's not to like?

Within walking distance
Mid Stay 1 Parking
awaiting reviews

This on-airport car park is only 5 minutes walk from the terminal, boasts CCTV, automated number plate recognition and is a holder of the Park Mark award for safer parking.

Within walking distance
Mid Stay 2 Parking
awaiting reviews

Just a short walk to the terminal, this car park operates 24 hours a day and hold the Park Mark award for safer parking. A great, quick and secure option.

Within walking distance
Short Stay 1 Parking
awaiting reviews

Fancy parking right outside the terminal building and walking straight to Check-In? If your trip is only a few days, enjoy the convenience of the Short Stay 1 Car Park!

Within walking distance

meet and greet parking

East Midlands Airport was the winner of five prestigious travel awards in 2007 including Airport of the Year, Best UK Airport and World's Leading Eco Friendly Airport. They're one of our favourites here as well, so why not try the most convenient way of parking at East Midlands Airport with these meet and greet options.

Meet and Greet
Stress Free Parking
awaiting reviews

Treat yourself to the convenience of a meet and greet service at a friendly price with Stress Free Parking at East Midlands Airport.

You are met at the terminal
Meet and Greet
Prestige Economy Meet and Greet
awaiting reviews

Experience the convenience of meet and greet parking at East Midlands Airport with Prestige Parking's chauffeured service.

You are met at the terminal
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet
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A convenient Meet and Greet option where you drop off and collect your car in the meet and greet area of the Short Stay car park. This service is ideal for those passengers requiring extra assistance or a quick turnaround time.

You are met at the terminal
top tip So far we've gathered 1023 East Midlands Airport parking reviews from our previous customers and with an average rating of 84% we're confident that you'll have a top-notch parking experience. The good news doesn't stop there. We search the web every day to find the cheapest parking at East Midlands Airport, and today's no exception. Book the cheapest car park available within the next week and you could pay as little as: £4.00 - a day, £37.99 - 1 week, £59.99 - 2 weeks - now that's a bargain!

short stay parking

Cheap, quick parking at East Midlands Airport

Park at the short stay car park opposite the terminal building and say a proper goodbye to friends and family. Waiting for an inbound flight? Arrive a little earlier and have a break before the journey home.

  • Up to 10 minutes Free
  • Up to 30 minutes £1.80
  • Up to 60 minutes £2.80
  • Up to 2 hours £5.40
  • Up to 3 hours £7.40
  • Up to 4 hours £9.40
  • Up to 6 hours £12.70
  • Up to 12 hours £18.60
  • Up to 24 hours £26.40
  • Every 24 hours thereafter £26.40
  • Motorcycles per day £3.60

Short stay parking charges at East Midlands Airport correct as at 06/08/09.

pick-up and drop-off

It's nice to be chauffeured to and from the airport by a familiar face so East Midland Airport have a designated pick-up and drop-off zone in the short stay car park directly opposite the terminal building.


In addition to car parking at East Midlands Airport we also offer parking at Robin Hood Airport.

monthly winners

gosimply award

Our gosimply award reflects the creme de la creme of East Midland Airport's car parks. Only the finest make the grade and here's this month's winners:

parking map

Map of East Midlands Airport car parks

Locate each car park with our handy East Midlands Airport parking map

customer reviews

...Really like booking it all online at least you know you can leave your car safely in a guaranteed space, the buses are clearly marked as to which park they are going to, I like the regular running of the buses you don't wait long..

Mrs CHRICH - Jet Parks 1

...once you get parked up its plain sailing ,buses are regular pull up straight outside airport and same on return can not praise them enough ...

Mrs Taylor - Jet Parks 2

...great system maybe just a little better communication when altering bus stops...

Mr Hayes - Jet Parks 1

...Such a painless easy to use service which is great value for money. Highly recommended...

Mr Higgins - Jet Parks 1

...On arrival found a parking space very quickly which was a big plus didnt have to drive around to find one,Thee only slight problem i had was when i came to collect my car inserted my ticket at the exit gate and the machine told me i had to pay £100.00 but i had pre paid on.....

Mr Page - Mid Stay 3 Parking

...possibly going to lanzerote in march so will be booking again in advance . did not meet any car park staff so unable to comment on their friendliness or helpfulness as booking was carried out on internet. will certainly do this again in the future...

Mrs Harvey - Short Stay 1 Parking

...Clearly signposted, easy to get into with the number plate recognition. Car park very full. When that busy would be useful if staff could have been available to direct vehicles to vacant parking spots as it took some time to find a space. Well lit so despite arriving in the.....

Mrs Stenson - Jet Parks 2

...We had to call to get in but it was no hassle and therefore a good experience..

Mr Guerin - Mid Stay 3 Parking

...The whole experience was easy to book , just park up & hop on bus to transfer to airport the same coming back could not fault it. Well done..

Mr Sperry - Jet Parks 1

...We have used Jets Park Plus 3 times this year and have had no problems I would not park anywhere else great value...

Mr Kitson - Jet Parks Plus Parking

1023 straight talking East Midlands Airport parking reviews and counting

top tips

  • Book early to save more.
    The more in advance you pre-book the less you will usually pay.
  • Book to guarantee a space.
    Pre-booking guarantees you a car parking space - essential at peak times.
  • Remember your booking reference.
    This is a safe guard in case you lose your voucher.
  • Note down your parking zone.
    If you're parking at one of the larger car parks at East Midlands Airport, note down the zone you have parked in, it's easy to forget whilst you're away!

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