Car parking is plentiful at Gatwick airport, and there are indeed a vast number of car parks to choose from. These range from short stay to long stay, and regular parking to more ‘luxurious’ valet parking. If you decided to park in the long stay then you will have 4 choices for parking. If you have decided to travel via the north terminal then you are limited to one parking area and this is Gatwick NCP Flightpath, located just north of the North Terminal. However for those travelling via the South Terminal, there is a choice between Long Stay South Terminal, Long Stay Plus Gatwick and Summer Special Parking Gatwick. Whilst all the car parks are the same in terms of security, Long Stay South Terminal is the regular, and thus most popular choice, for those wishing to park long stay near the South Terminal. Long Stay Plus has a valet service which is described as being family friendly as it allows you to leave your car to be parked by airport staff whilst you get on with your holiday. Finally Summer Stay, despite its name, is a long stay car park designed for those going on holiday for a week or perhaps even more. The car park is very large and is located quite a distance away from the South Terminal; a free coach service picks up from the car park every 20 minutes and takes 10 minutes to reach the buildings. Short stay is a much less complicated affair with only regular car parks for each terminal, with the optional extra of valet parking.

However you decide to park, be sure to check out Gatwick Airport’s website for their excellent parking tool. This will allow you to book spaces in advance and can save you a real fortune on your parking bill.