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East Midlands Airport Parking Guide: Weekly Prices, Meet & Greet, Drop-Off & Free Parking

Quick answer: A week's parking at East Midlands Airport starts from £49.99 for JetParks and official Long Stay, £51.99 for Mid Stay and £78 for pre-booked Meet & Greet (8 days, booked in advance). Rapid Drop Off costs £8 for up to 10 minutes, and Long Stay 2 offers free parking for up to 60 minutes. Prices checked October 2026 against the official East Midlands Airport website.

How much is parking at East Midlands Airport for a week?

For official weekly prices at East Midlands Airport, budget options like JetParks and Long Stay start from £49.99 for 8 days, rising to £78 for pre-booked Meet & Greet (East Midlands Airport, checked October 2026).

A week-long holiday or business trip calls for careful budgeting for travel, security and convenience. East Midlands Airport parking prices vary a lot depending on when you book, which car park you choose, and whether you go for a budget long stay car park or a premium valet service. JetParks and Long Stay are the official budget options and start from £49.99 for an 8-day booking when you book well before your departure date. To compare another booking option, see Midlands Parking's East Midlands Airport parking options.

Mid Stay costs from £51.99 and is a 6 to 7 minute walk from the terminal, so there is no shuttle to wait for. Pre-booked Meet & Greet is available from £78 for 8 days. Booking well ahead of your flight locks in these lower rates and protects you from the much higher turn-up prices: £59 per day in Short Stay 1, or £395 for seven days in Mid Stay 3. Official on-site car parks also hold the police-approved Park Mark Safer Parking award for peace of mind.

Long stay parking is one option for week-long trips.

Want a deeper comparison of the self-park options? Read our East Midlands Airport Long Stay parking guide, which compares Long Stay 1 & 2 with JetParks, and our breakdown of the cost of parking at East Midlands Airport for a week.

East Midlands Airport parking: Meet and Greet

Meet & Greet parking gives you a seamless car-to-check-in experience if you want speed, comfort and no hassle. Official Meet & Greet at East Midlands Airport starts from £78 for 8 days when booked in advance through official channels.

It is especially useful for families with young children, passengers with sports equipment or bulky luggage, and business travellers on tight schedules. You can also review Midlands Parking's Meet & Greet service information before choosing a provider.

Meet & Greet parking offers a convenient vehicle handover.

The process is simple. You pull up at a Meet & Greet parking bay next to the terminal, drop your keys at reception, and a Meet & Greet driver takes your car to an official, secure on-site car park. It is then a 1 to 2 minute walk to check-in. When you get back, you collect your keys from reception and your car is waiting close by, so there is no shuttle bus to wait for. Meet & Greet is pre-book only.

East Midlands Airport drop-off charges

Knowing the latest drop-off charges helps you avoid unexpected penalty fees and keeps your departure stress-free. The Rapid Drop Off area is right outside the terminal check-in hall, but it is tightly regulated to prevent congestion.

East Midlands Airport's Rapid Drop Off charge is £8 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 for every extra minute, with a maximum stay of 30 minutes.

The area is barrierless, so you drive through without stopping and pay online or by phone by midnight the following day, or set up AutoPay so payment is taken automatically. If you don't pay in time, the airport issues a £100 parking charge (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days). If you need more than 10 minutes to see someone off or meet arriving passengers, use Long Stay 2 instead, which offers free parking for up to 60 minutes. Short Stay 1 is another option if you want to go into the terminal: it costs £12 for up to 30 minutes, £14 for up to 1 hour and £18 for up to 2 hours. For a full breakdown, read East Midlands Airport drop-off charges explained.

Does East Midlands Airport have free parking?

Yes. Drivers can drop off or collect passengers using the Long Stay 2 car park, which is free for up to 60 minutes, then £1 per minute. Press for a token at the entry barrier to get your free hour.

The free time makes it easy to wait for arriving passengers to call once they have collected their luggage. Long Stay 2 is a 15 to 20 minute walk from the terminal, or a short ride on the free shuttle bus, which runs every 20 minutes (the airport has paused this shuttle in some winter periods, so check before you travel). Blue Badge holders get up to 30 minutes free in Short Stay 1 and up to 60 minutes free in Long Stay 2.

Check the signs and time limits when using free parking areas.

Always check the signs when entering the airport to make sure you are in the right free parking area, and don't overstay your free window.

Delayed flight: what happens to your East Midlands Airport parking?

Cancellations, air traffic control holds and technical delays can leave you worried about overstay charges. At official East Midlands Airport car parks, overstay charges only apply if you leave more than 6 hours after the exit time on your booking, which covers most minor flight delays and slow baggage reclaim.

If you return later than that, you are charged for the extra days at that car park's overstay rate, as set out in the terms on your booking confirmation. If your flight is seriously delayed, diverted or rescheduled, contact the parking team as soon as possible with your booking reference. It helps to save the customer service number in your phone before you travel. For booking changes and cancellations, check the Midlands Parking FAQ page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to park at East Midlands Airport for a week?

Pre-booking JetParks or official Long Stay is usually cheapest, from £49.99 for 8 days. Turn-up prices are much higher: £395 for seven days in Mid Stay 3.

How much is drop-off at East Midlands Airport?

Rapid Drop Off costs £8 for up to 10 minutes, then £1 per minute (maximum 30 minutes). Long Stay 2 is free for up to 60 minutes.

Is there a grace period if my flight is delayed?

Yes. Overstay charges only apply if you leave more than 6 hours after your booked exit time. For longer delays, contact the parking team with your booking reference.