When you're planning on going on holiday, there is a range of things to consider - and what to do with your car is one of them.
There are six car park locations at Edinburgh Airport for customers to use, whether that is used for dropping off, picking up or keeping the car there safe while you enjoy your holiday abroad.
As we all know when it comes to holidays, everything adds up. So when you're budgeting for that trip, it is vital to factor in the cost of your car's stay.
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You'll want to find the easiest and cheapest place to park your car when arriving at the airport and it's best to note how far away it is from the check in desks if you have to haul a heavy suitcase with you.
Here's everything you need to know about parking at Edinburgh Airport and how to get the cheapest deal.
Long stay
A new walking route to Terminal is located at the north end of the car park, and takes six to eight minutes to walk and there is no shuttle bus to and from the car park.
For seven days, if you pre book on Edinburgh Airport's website you can grab a deal.
Pre-book price: £28.99
If you arrive on the day, without pre booking, the prices are as followed.
- Three - 24 hours: £40.00
- Two days: £75.00
- Three days: £95.00
- Four days: £120.00
- Five days: £140.00
- Six days: £150.00
- Seven days: £154.00
- Eight days: £176.00
- Nine plus days: £22.00
FastPark
FastPark is currently closed but is due to open on May 1, 2022. FastPark offers valet parking and is the shortest distance from the check in desks at the airport with an under one minute walk time.
Park your car in one of the ferry lanes, grab your bags and head to the FastPark reception. There you can check in your car, add a FastPark tab to your keyring and pop your keys in the key chute and one of the FastPark drivers will then park your vehicle at the secure on-airport location.
On return, a photo booth is used to check the car is in the same condition and after you can your barcode, you will receive your keys.
You can read more about FastPark at Edinburgh Airport here.
According to Edinburgh Airport's website, prices start at £5 and can only be pre-booked. For seven days if you pre-book will cost you £38.99.
Terminal parking
Within sight of the iconic Edinburgh Airport Control Tower, Terminal parking is only a few minutes walk to departures.
- 0 - 10 minutes: £4.00
- 10 - 15 minutes: £5.00
- 15 - 30 minutes: £9.00
- 30 minutes - ONE hour: £12.00
- one - three hours: £16.00
- three - seven hours: £18.00
- seven - 10 hours: £30.00
- 10 - 24 hours: £60.00
- Up to two days: £110.00
- Up to three days: £140.00
- Up to four days: £155.00
- Up to five days: 165.00
If you want to stay for seven days, if you pre-book, you can save £225 and buy a seven day stay for just £44.99. If you arrive on the day without booking, it will set you back a whopping £270.
Pick up and drop off rates
There are a number of pick up and drop off points around Edinburgh Airport.
There is a free drop-off and pick-up area which is over at our Long Stay car park. Customers can park in the Long Stay for a duration of 30 min free of charge then 30 minutes to one hour will charge you £12.
The charged drop-off and pick-up areas are located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park outside the terminal building and is ideal for a quick drop off. You can stay there for a maximum for two hours and blue badge holders can stay there for an hour for free.
Pick up rates
- First 10 minutes: £4.00
- 10 - 15 min: £5.00
- 15 - 30 min: £9.00
- 30 min - One hour: £12.00
- One-three hours: £18.00
Drop off rates
- 0-10 mins: £4.00
- 10-15 mins: £8.00
- 15 mins - 30 mins: £15.00
- 30 mins - One hour: £30.00
- Thereafter: £15.00 per hour
There is a 50 per cent discount for the initial 0-10 minute period then prices as displayed for those who have EV cars and are dropping off travellers.
You can see more at Edinburgh Airport.
Plane Parking
Park your car in view of the runway with Edinburgh Airport's newest car parks.
For seven days, if you pre-book you only need to pay £23.99 - saving you £182. You can pre book here.
Plane Parking is suitable for short and long stays.
Here are the prices if you don't pre-book.
- One hour: £7.00
- One-Three hours: £16.50
- Three-24 hours: £40.00
- Two days: £75.00
- Three days: £95.00
- Four days: £120.00
- Five days: £140.00
- Six days: £150.00
- Seven days: £154.00
- Eight days: £176.00
- Nine plus days: £22.00 (per day or part thereof)
You can see more about Edinburgh Airport parking here.