Parking at London Heathrow

Dropping off, collecting or leaving your car? Terminal 4 has different pickup arrangements.

LHR / SHORT VISIT

Drop-off & pickup

Drop-off

Terminal drop-off zones

Follow the signs to your departure terminal.

PRICE & FREE TIME

£7 per entry.

Official instructions Official · external ↗

KEY CONDITIONSPer vehicle entry. Pay online or by phone by midnight the next day; no payment at the zone. Passenger collection is not allowed.

Terminal drop-off costs £7 per entry. Pay online or by phone by midnight the next day. Pickup is not allowed.
Official details ↗ · 2026-10-08

Conditions & sources

Terminal access · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Price & free time · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Conditions · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗

Pickup

T2 / T3 / T5 Terminal Parking

Use the parking area for the passenger’s terminal.

PRICE & FREE TIME

£8 for 0–29 min; £12.50 for 30–44 min; £15.50 for 45–59 min; £20 for 1–2 hours.

Official instructions Official · external ↗

KEY CONDITIONSUse drive-up parking for visits below 24 hours; meet the passenger after they confirm they are ready.

T2/T3/T5 pickup: £8 for 0–29 minutes; £12.50 for 30–44; £15.50 for 45–59; £20 for 1–2 hours.
Official details ↗ · 2026-10-08

Conditions & sources

Terminal access · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Price & free time · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Conditions · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗

Pickup

T4 Priority Pick-Up

Quick collection outside Terminal 4.

PRICE & FREE TIME

£7 up to 10 min; £14 for 11–29 min; £25 for 30–60 min.

Official instructions Official · external ↗

KEY CONDITIONSDo not leave the vehicle unattended. The T4 multi-storey car park is closed during redevelopment.

T4 Priority Pick-Up: £7 up to 10 minutes; £14 for 11–29; £25 for 30–60. Stay with the vehicle.
Official details ↗ · 2026-10-08

Conditions & sources

Terminal access · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Price & free time · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Conditions · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗

Pickup

T4 Park & Ride Zone A

Use the airport’s signed Zone A pickup area.

PRICE & FREE TIME

Free for the first 2 hours; £9.40 for 2–4 hours.

Official instructions Official · external ↗

KEY CONDITIONSA different allowance from general Park & Ride. Confirm the designated pickup area.

T4 Park & Ride Zone A: first two hours free, then £9.40 for 2–4 hours. This is a separate pickup allowance.
Official details ↗ · 2026-10-08

Conditions & sources

Terminal access · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Price & free time · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Conditions · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗

LHR / YOUR TRIP

Leave your car for the trip

Full trip / Pickup / Drop-off

General Park & Ride

Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes from the terminal doors. Allow transfer and waiting time.

PRICE & FREE TIME

Date-specific trip quote. General pickup: free 0–29 min; £9.40 from 30 min to 1h59.

Check price for your dates Official · external ↗

KEY CONDITIONSGeneral pickup: first 29 minutes free. Blue Badge holders receive 2 hours free; use the exit intercom and show the badge. T4 Zone A has its own allowance. Whole-trip prices depend on dates.

General Park & Ride pickup: 0–29 minutes free, £9.40 for 30–119 minutes. Blue Badge holders: two hours free.
Official details ↗ · 2026-10-08

Conditions & sources

Terminal access · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Price & free time · Price to check: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗
Conditions · Source checked: Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Official source Official · external ↗

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

A smoother stop.

Check the flight and wait for the passenger to confirm they are ready. Landing time is not exit time.
Agree on the terminal and meeting point. Follow the signs to your selected parking area.
For a booked stay, follow the confirmation’s entry instructions and check height, accessibility and charging requirements.

OFFICIAL PARKING

Check dates. Choose your space.

Booking prices and availability depend on your dates and product. External links below; no affiliate tracking.

Check official parking prices Official · external ↗Parking map & locations Official · external ↗Accessible parking conditions Official · external ↗Prefer to leave the car at home?Check your flight Official · external ↗

Official parking products reviewed; independent off-airport providers are not compared here. No live occupancy or guaranteed space.