Pick Up & Drop Off
Where to park if you’re picking up or dropping off
Pre-book Pick Up & Drop Off
Save time and book your parking in advance.
Dropping Off or Picking Up
There are different options for dropping off or picking someone up from London Stansted. We have options at our Short Stay car parks, or a free alternative at our Mid Stay car park. You can either pick up or drop off at both locations. We also have an Express Set Down option for quick drop-offs.
You can make a payment at any of the automatic ticket machines in and around the terminal building. Alternatively, using the ticket received at the barrier on entrance, insert your ticket into the barrier followed by a credit/debit card upon departure. Your payment card will be debited the correct amount and a receipt offered.
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Pick Up & Drop Off Options
Express Set Down
Short Stay
Mid Stay
Express Set Down
Drop off only
This option is most suitable for a quick drop off for loved ones or friends. It is the most convenient option for passengers, with check-in just minutes away.
Up to 15 mins | £7.00 |
Over 15 mins | £25.00 |
Payment can be made via card*. Vehicles must not be left unattended. Unattended vehicles may be towed and will incur a towing fee.
There will be a £20 charge for re-entering within 30 minutes of first entering the car park.
Direction
Short Stay Car Parks (Orange, Green & Blue)
Pick up or drop off
Follow signs for 'Short Stay Car Park'
You can pick up or drop off in the Orange, Green & Blue Short Stay car parks. This is ideal if you want to accompany passengers or head into the terminal to meet someone.
Up to 30 minutes | £10.00 |
Up to 1 hour | £18.00 |
Up to 2 hours | £22.00 |
Up to 4 hours | £35.00 |
Directions
Mid Stay Car Park
Pick up or drop off
We have a free pick up or drop off option at our Mid Stay car park. This car park is free for up to 60 minutes.
Up to 60 minutes | Free |
Next hour | £5.00 |
After 2 hours | Day rate |
After your first free 60 minutes, you will be charged £5 for the second hour. Any time exceeding, you will be charged a day rate. Details of this can be found on our Turn Up & Park page.
There will be a £40 charge for re-entering within 1 hour of first entering the car park.
Directions
Cashless Payments
With our new cashless Express Set Down system, we’re making things super easy for you. No more dealing with physical cash or searching for change at the barrier. You can simply use your credit or debit card or even your mobile phone to pay. Just a quick tap, scan or wipe, and you’re good to go!
Please be assured that our teams are available to assist you. Please speak with a member of our car park team at the barrier for assistance. For any times exceeding 4 hours, please see our Turn Up & Park page for more details.
For any times exceeding 4 hours, please see our Turn Up & Park page for more details.
Local Resident Discount Scheme
This scheme is open to all residents living within a 10-mile radius of Stansted Airport.
To apply for a new local resident card, please complete the form registration here.
To re-register for your local residents card, please complete the re-registration form here.
You have received an email from us because you are registered for London Stansted Airport's Local Resident Discount Scheme. The scheme offers reduced drop-off rates for residents in certain postcodes near the airport, based on proximity to London Stansted.
No, if you have already re-registered your details there is no need to re-apply as your details will already be on record. However, if you are unsure or would like confirmation, please contact DD_carparking@stanstedairport.com.
If you’ve moved out of the area, no action is required. Your details will be automatically removed after 31st October.
If you missed the deadline, please re-register as soon as possible. Click here to complete your registration and regain access to the Local Resident Discount Scheme.
You can apply for your local resident discount card by submitting proof of your new address. Click here to complete your registration and gain access to the Local Resident Discount Scheme.
Each household is limited to registering two vehicles for the discount card. This policy ensures fair access to the scheme's benefits.
We are sending this email to all residents who have previously registered for our Local Resident Discount Scheme. If you no longer wish to receive emails from London Stansted Airport, please email DD_carparking@stanstedairport.com to be removed from our database.
If you have lost your card, a £5.00 fee will be charged for a replacement. To arrange this, please email DD_carparking@stanstedairport.com for further assistance.
Please ensure you re-register your details as soon as possible. To complete your registration, click here. If you have already filled in the form DD_carparking@stanstedairport.com for further assistance.
If your resident card does not work at the exit barrier, please press the help intercom button, and our car parking team will assist you. If this issue occurs repeatedly, please DD_carparking@stanstedairport.com for further support.
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