There are lots of different options for parking at Cardiff Airport. If you are just dropping off friends or family for a flight, there is a drop off zone directly outside the terminal which is free for up to five minutes, After that it costs £3 for every 10 minutes. Cars cannot be left unattended in this zone.
If you are picking up, it is £1 for up to 10 minutes, £2 for 10 to 20 minutes, £5 for up to an hour and £50 for three to 24 hours..
There is also a drop off and pick up area is also available in Long Stay. The first 20 minutes are free. There is also a special assistance vehicle available for passengers with reduced mobility.
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The airport has also offers a meet and greet service. You leave your keys at the Priority Reception in the car park, and your vehicle is taken to a secured car park.
When you arrive follow signs for Meet & Greet. When you reach the car park the cameras will recognise your number plate and the barrier will rise. A week of parking would cost around £70. Read more about hopes of more new routes from Cardiff.
Short Stay is a convenient option if you are taking a short trip or just visiting the Airport. The parking is close to the terminal and is bookable in advance.
Prices are:
- 0-20 minutes - £2
- 20-40 minutes - £4
- 40-60 minutes - £6
- 1-2 hours - £8
- 2-3 hours - £10
- 3-4 hours - £13
- 4-12 hours - £38
- 2 days - £65
- 3 days - £80
- 4 days - £95
- 5 days - £110
- 6 days - £125
- 7 days - £140
- 8 days - £155
- 9 days - £170
- 10 days - £185
- 11 days - £200
- 12 days - £215
- 13 days - £230
- 14 days - £245
- 15 days - £260
- 16 days- 75
- 17 days - £290
- 18 days - £305
- 19 days - £315
Long stay prices are slightly different.
- 0-20 minutes - free
- 20-40 minutes - £4
- 40-60 minutes - £6
- 1-2 hours - £8
- 2-3 hours - £10
- 3-4 hours - £13
- 4-12 hours - £16
- 12-24 hours - £35
- 2 days - £50
- 3 days - £60
- 4 days - £68
- 5 days - £75
- 6 days - £80
- 7 days - £95
- 8 days - £110
- 9 days - £115
- 10 days - £125
- 11 days - £130
- 12 days - £135
Off-site parking is also available a fenced off car part on Port Road (CF62 3BT) There is an on-demand shuttle bus service that goes from the car park, which is patrolled regularly, every 10 minutes. Directions from the M4 can be found here.
When you arrive at the car park, pull up to the entry barrier and a customer service assistant will meet you and give you a parking ticket. You will need to have a booking confirmation with you. The destinations you can fly to this summer.
When you get back to the airport look for the red bus stop outside the Arrivals Hall, where the bus will take you back to the car park.
There is also a premium parking option in the car park closest to the terminal, with larger parking bays for families. The cost for a week's parking is around £106.
