Long Stay Parking at Stansted
Away for a week, a fortnight or longer? Long Stay gives the best £-per-day value at Stansted, with a free 24/7 shuttle and secure monitored compounds. Save up to 70%.
- Best £-per-day for holidays
- Free 24/7 shuttle
- Secure CCTV compounds
The longer you stay, the less you pay per day — Long Stay is the holidaymaker's choice at Stansted.
The Best £-Per-Day Value at Stansted
Long Stay is the option built for holidays — trips of a few days up to several weeks. Its per-day rate is the lowest of Stansted's official car parks, from around £4–£6 a day, and the daily cost keeps falling the longer you book. By contrast, the Short Stay car park opposite the terminal is priced by the hour and would cost a small fortune over a fortnight away.
You can choose on-airport Long Stay or an off-airport compound from trusted operators like APH, Purple Parking, NCP and Holiday Extras — and even add Meet & Greet if you'd rather skip the shuttle on a long trip. We line them all up so you can balance price against convenience.
Free 24/7 Shuttle to the Terminal
Stansted's official Long Stay runs a free 24/7 shuttle to the single passenger terminal — around 10–15 minutes — and off-airport long stay compounds run their own free buses frequently. Whether your flight is a civilised midday departure or one of Stansted's many early 04:00–06:00 take-offs, there's always a free transfer waiting at both ends of your holiday.
With just one terminal at Stansted, the shuttle drops you and collects you at the same point every time, so there's nothing to work out when you're jet-lagged on the way home.
Secure Compounds — and Why to Book Early
Leaving the car for a week or two deserves real peace of mind. Every long stay compound we list is fully insured, fenced, floodlit and CCTV-monitored, with many holding the Park Mark Safer Parking award, and most bookings include Cancellation Cover. Sat-nav to CM24 1QW off M11 Junction 8 and you're there.
One word of advice from anyone who knows Stansted: book early. As the UK's 4th-busiest airport and Ryanair's largest base, Long Stay fills fast around school holidays — half-terms, Easter and summer. Reserve 4–8 weeks ahead and early birds often save 40–60% against the peak drive-up price.
Why book with us?
- Fully insured, secure compounds
- Cancellation Cover on most options
- 4.7/5 rated, 1280+ reviews
Long Stay Parking Questions
Everything you need to know about Long Stay parking at Stansted Airport.
View All FAQsWhy is Long Stay the best value for a holiday at Stansted?
Long Stay is built for trips of a few days up to several weeks, and its per-day rate is the lowest of the official car parks — from around £4–£6 a day, with the daily cost dropping the longer you book. Short Stay opposite the terminal is priced by the hour and far too expensive for a two-week holiday, which is why holidaymakers head straight for Long Stay or an off-airport compound.
How much is two weeks' parking at Stansted?
A fortnight in Long Stay or an off-airport compound typically costs less than a couple of days in the Short Stay car park by the terminal. The exact figure depends on your dates and how early you book — reserving 4–8 weeks ahead gives the biggest savings, often 40–60% off the drive-up price.
How do I get from Long Stay to the Stansted terminal?
Stansted's official Long Stay runs a free 24/7 shuttle to the single passenger terminal, taking roughly 10–15 minutes, and off-airport long stay compounds run their own free buses frequently. Whatever the hour of your flight — including the airport's early 04:00–06:00 departures — there's a free transfer waiting.
Is my car safe left in Long Stay for two weeks?
Yes. Long stay compounds are fully insured, fenced, floodlit and CCTV-monitored, and many hold the Park Mark Safer Parking award — solid peace of mind while you're away. Sat-nav to CM24 1QW off M11 Junction 8, and most bookings include Cancellation Cover shown before checkout.
Should I book Stansted long stay parking early for the school holidays?
Definitely. Stansted is the UK's 4th-busiest airport and Ryanair's largest base, so Long Stay and off-airport compounds fill fast around half-terms, Easter and the summer break. Book 4–8 weeks ahead to lock in the lowest per-day rate and guarantee a space — peak-period drive-up prices are much higher.
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