Stansted airport is the fourth largest in the UK, with over 19 million flyers each year with the amazing accomplishment of serving all of these customers with only one runway and terminal. In that regard it would seem as though Stansted would be flooded with people and employees rushing to get places in a cramped environment, but in all actuality, Stansted has several affordable parking options at different prices available to all its customers.

There are three different parking options offered by Stansted, depending on the length of your stay and whether or not you want to utilize their meet and greet valet services. Short stay, mid-stay, and long stay parking are all available, but they do have different terms. Short term parking requires no previous booking and is suitable for people who are picking up or dropping off passengers. The service is only £2.60 for an hour, but the first 15 minutes are free, which means if you can get your passenger in and out quickly, parking will not cost you anything.

Mid stays are designed for those who need to leave their car parked for a day or more. The cost is a moderate £12.50 for each 24 hour period and there is no need to book in advance, but you can do so to ensure you have a spot waiting for your car. Long stays are designed for people who will be leaving the country on holiday and are charged at a rate of £9 per 24 period, with plenty of security to ensure the safety of your car while you are gone.