Short Stay Airport Parking
Perfect for 1-2 day trips, Stansted Short Stay parking is close to the terminal building for an easy walk to check-in.
Pre-book your parking and save up to 68%
Cancel for free up to 1 hour before arrival
What is Short Stay?
Short Stay Parking at London Stansted is close to the terminal, making it a great option when you want a short route to check-in. There are five car parks to choose from when you book Short Stay parking at Stansted, so the walk to the terminal will take between one and ten minutes, depending on where you are parked. You can enjoy total peace of mind in this car park with 24-hour CCTV, floodlights and regular staff patrols. Book now to get the best deal on short stay parking at Stansted Airport
Price from £54.99 (4 day stay in November 2023)
Premium spaces
Premium options are available for Short Stay parking, giving convenience as as a promise
Right next to the terminal
A speedy route to check-in
Enjoy peace of mind that your car is secure
With our Park Mark-awarded official car park
Free cancellation
Get your money back - No questions asked. T&Cs apply.
Free cancellation with London Stansted Airport parking
Cancel and get your money back
Book your short stay parking direct with London Stansted Airport and benefit from our cancellation policy if your plans change.
Free cancellation up to an hour before your booking - no questions asked
Make amendments to your booking up to an hour before you are due to park
Cash refund - no vouchers or credit notes
Easily amend or cancel your booking online
Safe and secure Short Stay parking
You can enjoy your trip safe in the knowledge that your car is safe and secure and will be exactly where you left it when you return. Our Short Stay car parks are all Park Mark accredited.
How Short Stay parking it works
Drive up to the entry barrier where Automatic Number Plate Recognition will recognise your number plate and the barrier will raise.
Find a parking space and walk the short distance to the terminal. Keep hold of your keys.
When you return, simply walk back to your car, remembering which coloured zone you have parked in.
To leave the car park, simply drive up to the exit barrier where the Automatic Number Plate Recognition will again recognise your number plate and the barrier will raise automatically.
Where is Short Stay parking located?
We have five Short Stay car park options, all located close to the terminal building. Our Orange, Red and Yellow Short Stay car parks are all located next to the terminal, with Green and Blue Short Stay only a short walk away.
Short Stay Parking Prices
From £69.00
(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 £71.00
(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 £71.00
(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 £61.99
(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
Directions to the Short Stay car parks
All our Short Stay car parks are located easily from Junction 8a of the M11 motorway, with clear signposting to locate each individual 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 third 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 third exit following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
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 third 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 third exit following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
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 third 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 third exit following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
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 third 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 third exit following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
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 third 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 third exit following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
Short Stay Parking Options
We're experts in London Stansted Short Stay airport parking. All of our short stay car parks are within a short walk from check-in, with no need to catch a shuttle bus, and we have the best deals on Stansted Airport Short Stay parking charges.
We have something to suit every need and budget. Short Stay Blue is a 10-12 minute walk to the terminal, while Short Stay Orange, a premium option, is just a 1-4 minute walk from the terminal, and is our most popular choice when booking in advance.
Pre-book your space today to get the best Short Stay car park prices at Stansted Airport.
Our other airport car parks
From £78.00
(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 £54.99
(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
Short Stay Orange Parking
This premium car park is the shortest of walks to the terminal. Pre-book your space at the Stansted Orange car park today to benefit from a safe and secure official car park with no bus transfer.
Short Stay Red Parking
The Stansted Short Stay Red car park is another of our premium car parks available for travellers. This car park is located directly next to the terminal with a short 1-4 minute walk to and from the terminal. With no bus transfer needed, the Stansted Short Stay Red car park is also perfect for families needing quick access to the terminal building.
Short Stay Yellow Parking
Choosing Short Stay Yellow offers safe and secure parking just 1-4 minutes walk away from the terminal. With a well lit car park, located just next to arrivals, you can be sure to be away within minutes of leaving the terminal, perfect for departures or arrivals late at night or early in the morning. Pre-book Short Stay Yellow to guarantee your space.
Short Stay Blue Parking
By pre-booking Stansted Short Stay Blue parking you can ensure a stress-free trip to and from Stansted Airport. This option is one of the most competitively priced car parks available at the airport with a 10-12 minutes’ walk to and from the terminal. Short Stay Blue parking is safe, secure, and well lit, especially for those late nights and early mornings.
Short Stay Green Parking
Stansted Short Stay Green is perfect for those wanting to be closer to the terminal. When you pre-book your Short Stay Green car park space you are guaranteed a short 5-8 minute walk to the terminal building. This well-lit car park is perfect for arrivals and departures well into the early and late hours. Pre-booking guarantees you a space at the Stansted Short Stay Green car park.
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