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What is the Cost of Parking in East Midlands Airport For a Week?

East Midlands Airport parking prices for a 7- to 8-day week range from £48.99 to £105.00 when pre-booked online, depending on proximity to the terminal and how early you book. If you turn up on the day without booking, official drive-up gate rates are a flat £45.00 per 24 hours, totaling £315.00 for seven days.

Prices checked September 2026. Quoted fees are sourced directly from the official tariff schedules and live booking engines of East Midlands Airport (EMA). Quarterly review scheduled.

How much is parking at East Midlands Airport for 1 week?

The best way to ensure a reasonable rate at East Midlands Airport is to pre-book your parking space online. The airport's parking is divided into five main services: JetParks, Long Stay, Mid Stay, Short Stay, and Meet & Greet. Each tier is a trade-off between walking distance, shuttle transfer time, and price.

For an 8-day trip (the standard minimum length of a one-week holiday package that includes arrival and departure days), official pre-booked prices versus turn-up gate tariffs compare as follows:

(Source: East Midlands Airport official tariff sheets, checked September 2026. Note: JetParks and Long Stay close and reallocate capacity to Mid Stay during certain low-demand winter schedules).

If you are planning an upcoming trip and want to lock in these baseline rates before allocations fill up, compare live availability across all options via our airport parking comparison options page.

How much is the cheapest weekly parking at East Midlands Airport?

If you want to keep your holiday spend to an absolute minimum, JetParks is the cheapest weekly parking option at East Midlands Airport all year round.

Official rates for JetParks start at £48.99 for an 8-day stay, which works out at about £6.12 per day. The car park is situated on the airport perimeter estate, and travelers take a complimentary shuttle bus. Buses operate regularly, around the clock, taking approximately 7 to 8 minutes to reach the terminal forecourt.

If JetParks is full or unavailable during off-peak winter periods, Long Stay 1 and Long Stay 2 are the next best options:

●     Cost per week: From £50.99 for an 8-day booking.

●     Transfer time: 3 to 5 minutes by free shuttle bus; select Long Stay 1 bays are within a 10-minute walk.

●     Key security: You park your own vehicle and lock it, keeping your car keys with you for the duration of your trip.

●     Access technology: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is used across JetParks and Long Stay. Your registration number is scanned at the entry barrier, your booking ticket is issued automatically, and the barrier raises without needing manual check-in desks.

Why is Meet and Greet usually cheaper than parking yourself at EMA?

One of the most common questions from East Midlands travellers is why Meet & Greet is sometimes cheaper than or equal to Mid Stay self-parking. While travelers often assume valet parking always commands a heavy premium, EMA's operational structure creates unique opportunities to save.

At East Midlands Airport, off-peak pre-booked Meet & Greet rates start from £73.00 for an 8-day stay.

There are two distinct operational reasons for this pricing dynamic:

1.    High-Density Land Use: With Meet & Greet, you leave your vehicle at the dedicated inspection lanes directly opposite the terminal entrance. Airport staff move and store your car in secured, high-density holding yards on the airport perimeter. Ground staff block-park cars by scheduled return dates, allowing the airport to park far more vehicles per square meter than it can in public self-park bays.

2.    Dynamic Capacity Management: The airport uses revenue management software that discounts valet bays weeks in advance to ensure consistent passenger volumes.

Meet & Greet offers exceptional value for families with young children, travelers with oversized sports equipment, or passengers with limited mobility: you can walk to the check-in hall in 1 to 2 minutes flat without waiting for a shuttle bus.

What happens if you turn up un-booked at East Midlands Airport?

If you do not book your airport parking in advance, you will pay the highest possible price.

East Midlands Airport operates a strict drive-up rate structure for its non-valet public facilities. If you drive straight through the barriers at Short Stay or Mid Stay without an active booking reference, you are charged at the roll-up daily rate:

●     Up to 24 hours: £45.00

●     Up to 2 days (48 hours): £90.00

●     Up to 3 days (72 hours): £135.00

●     Each additional 24-hour period: £45.00

●     Full 7-day stay: £315.00

●     Full 8-day stay: £360.00

Crucially, JetParks, Long Stay, and Meet & Greet do not accept turn-up traffic whatsoever. They are strictly pre-booking only. If you turn up without a booking, directional signs route you into Mid Stay or Short Stay barriers, committing you to the £45/day drive-up tariff.

If on-site capacity is limited, consult our full guide to valet and off-site airport parking options to evaluate alternative values.

What are the drop-off and short-term pickup fees?

If you decide not to leave your car at the airport for the week and instead have a friend or relative drive you, factor in terminal drop-off costs.

East Midlands Airport operates a barrierless automated camera enforcement zone on the main terminal approach:

●     Rapid Drop-Off Zone: Located right in front of the terminal. The fee is £5.00 for the first 15 minutes, followed by £1.00 for each additional minute up to a maximum stay of 30 minutes. Payment must be made online via the official EMA payment portal by 11:59 PM the following day.

●     Short Stay Pick-Up: If someone collects you upon your return, Short Stay 1 charges £6.00 for up to 30 minutes, £8.00 for up to 1 hour, and £12.00 for up to 2 hours.

●     Free 1-Hour Drop-Off: Drivers can avoid charges entirely by using the designated drop-off and pick-up area located in Long Stay 2. Parking is free for up to 1 hour (overstay fees apply thereafter at £1.00 per minute). Passengers can take the free, frequent 5-minute shuttle bus to and from the terminal doors.

Warning — Red Routes: All approach roads, perimeter roundabouts, and access lanes across the East Midlands Airport site are designated red routes. Mobile enforcement vans monitor these zones constantly; stopping, waiting, or offloading passengers on these roads incurs an immediate £100 enforcement penalty notice.

How to get the best price on East Midlands Airport parking

Use these three booking rules to make the most of your savings on weekly airport parking:

1.    Book Early (4 to 8 Weeks Ahead): East Midlands Airport uses dynamic demand-based pricing. As availability decreases in JetParks and Long Stay, prices climb closer to Mid Stay tiers. Booking early secures spaces in the opening price bracket between £48.99 and £50.99.

2.    Opt for Flexible Cancellation Policies: Airlines can adjust flight schedules. Booking an official tier with flexible cancellation allows you to amend vehicle registrations or adjust travel dates up to 24 hours before arrival without losing your payment.

3.    Make the Car Park Work for Your Group: If you prefer keeping your car keys in your pocket abroad, book JetParks or Mid Stay. If you require minimal walking for elderly passengers or small children, compare Meet & Greet with Mid Stay 1; the convenience upgrade is often less than a £15 total difference for the full week.

Check live availability and secure your space before peak seasonal demand pushes rates higher via our dedicated East Midlands Airport booking page