Short Stay Airport Parking
Perfect for business trips or mini breaks. Find the best Short Stay parking deals at London Stansted Airport and book your space today.
What is Short Stay?
When you’re only going away for a few days, you need parking that’s quick, easy, and fuss-free.
At London Stansted Airport we have 5 Short Stay car parks to choose from, all in easy walking distance to the terminal building, so you can be at check-in within minutes.
Booking your parking space is easy, too. Just click the button below, enter your travel details, and we’ll recommend the perfect Short Stay parking space for your trip.
Price from £59.99 (4 day stay in November 2025)
Walk to the terminal
A quick walk to the terminal - ideal if you have lots of luggage, or you're travelling with children
Flexible durations
From a few hours to a few days, our flexible Short Stay airport parking works with your plans
Safe and secure
We've been awarded the Park Mark®, so you can be confident your vehicle is in safe hands
Free cancellation
If your plans change, cancel your parking and get a full refund (T&Cs apply)
Plans changed? No problem – cancel and get your money back
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before your booking when you book directly with London Stansted Airport
FREE cancellation up to 72 hours before your booking – no questions asked
Add Cancellation Protection to cancel up to 1 hour before your booking
Full cash refund – no vouchers or credit notes
Easily amend or cancel your booking online
Be confident your vehicle is safe and secure
All of the car parks at London Stansted Airport have been awarded the prestigious Park Mark. So you can be confident your car is safe and secure while you’re away.
How does Short Stay parking work?
Say goodbye to stressful planning and parking with these 4 simple steps:
Book in advance: Short Stay parking at London Stansted Airport is pre-book only, so remember to book your space in advance.
Park up: Our Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system will recognise your vehicle and open the barrier (if your car park has barrierless entry, just drive straight through). Find a space, park up, and lock your vehicle.
Walk to the terminal: No need for a shuttle bus. All the Short Stay car parks are in easy walking distance to the terminal, for a quick route to check-in.
When you return: Find your vehicle right where you left it. The ANPR system will recognise your number plate and open the barrier again when you leave, so you can just drive away.
Where is Short Stay parking located?
There are 5 Short Stay car parks, all within easy walking distance of the terminal building – so no need to worry about bus transfers or carrying luggage.
Orange Parking
This premium car park is the closest to the terminal, for your fastest route to check-in.
Red Parking
Just a couple of minutes’ walk to the terminal – perfect for families travelling with children.
Yellow Parking
Still close to check-in at 2-4 minutes’ walk to the terminal, depending on where you park.
Green Parking
Slightly further away, Short Stay Green Multi Storey Parking is still only 5-8 minutes’ walk to the terminal building.
Blue Parking
Great value for money. At 10-12 minutes’ walk to the terminal, Short Stay Blue Parking is the most competitively priced.
Short Stay Parking Prices
From £66.00
(4 days)
The closest Short Stay car park to the terminal. It's a popular choice, so spaces are limited; reserve today to get the best Stansted orange short stay prices.
- 1-4 minutes' walk from the terminal
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
- Turn Up & Park
From £67.00
(4 days)
This car park is right next to the terminal, making it a great option if you want a short route to check-in, or if you're in a rush.
- 1-4 minutes' walk from the terminal
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
From £67.00
(4 days)
This car park is right next to the Arrivals area, making it a popular and convenient option.
- 1-4 minutes' walk from the terminal
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
From £59.99
(4 days)
Short Stay is our most competitively priced Stansted Short Stay car park, with spaces located in the Blue Zone.
- 10-12 minutes' walk from the terminal
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
- Turn Up & Park
From £62.99
(4 days)
A brand new, multi storey car park, just a short, covered walk to the terminal. Book now for the best Stansted short stay green zone prices.
- 5-8 minutes' walk from the terminal
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
- Turn Up & Park
Directions to the Short Stay car parks
All of our Short Stay car parks are located easily from Junction 8a of the M11 motorway, with clear signposting to help you find each car park.
Note: Once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay RED ZONE.
From London:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport exit.
Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit, following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left.
At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
Postcode: CM22 6PL
Note: Once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay ORANGE ZONE.
From London:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport exit.
Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit, following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left.
At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
Postcode: CM24 1QW
Note: Once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay YELLOW ZONE.
From London:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport exit.
Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit, following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left.
At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
Postcode: CM241PP
Note: Once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay GREEN ZONE.
From London:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport exit.
Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit, following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left.
At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
Postcode: CM24 1PP
Note: Once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay BLUE ZONE.
From London:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport exit.
Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit, following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left.
At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End roundabout take the 3rd exit following signs to the Short Stay car parks.
Postcode: CM24 1PP
3 benefits of booking official London Stansted Airport parking
Book official Short Stay parking directly with London Stansted Airport and save:
Time: Our easy-to-use online booking system lets you book your parking in minutes.
Money: Just enter a couple of details and our system suggests the best price for your requirements.
Stress: With the Park Mark award for safety and security, you can go on your trip with total peace of mind.
Our other airport car parks
From £74.00
(8 days)
- Right next to the terminal for a speedy check-in
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
- Pre-Book only
From £64.99
(8 days)
Perfect for both business and leisure passengers, Long Stay combines convenience with great value for money.
- Low cost official airport parking
- Safe & Secure, Park Mark accredited
- Blue Badge parking available
- Turn Up & Park
- Suitable for overheight, or larger vehicles
- Free bus transfer direct to the terminal every 15 minutes
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