The cheapest way to park at Birmingham Airport is to pre-book long-stay or off-airport parking, from roughly £3.50 to £7 per day, or about £24 to £45 for a week. Walk-up rates on-site are very high by comparison, quoted up to around £67 a day, so pre-booking is effectively mandatory for value. Prices checked August 2026.
Car parks and prices
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long-stay / off-airport (pre-booked) | from ~£3.50 to £7/day | Airparks, APH and similar; ~£24 to £45 per week |
| Car Park 1 (multi-storey, short-stay) | walk-up up to ~£67/day | Closest, covered walkway ~1 min; pre-book to save |
| Car Parks 2 to 5 (on-site) | high walk-up rates | Pre-booking strongly advised |
| Premium Set Down (kerbside) | ~£7 for first ~15 min | Barrierless ANPR right by the terminal |
| Drop Off car park | up to 10 min free | Covered walk ~5 to 10 min; see drop-off page |
Pre-book, do not turn up and pay
Walk-up and drive-up rates on the on-site car parks are steep, with figures quoted up to around £67 a day and roughly £469 for a 7-day walk-up stay. Pre-booked long-stay and off-airport providers such as Airparks and APH start from roughly £3.50 to £7 per day when booked ahead, a large saving. If you are driving to the airport, book your space in advance rather than paying at the gate.
Car Park 1 is the closest, a covered multi-storey about 1 minute from the terminal on foot, which suits a short stay if you pre-book. For longer trips the off-airport long-stay options are far better value.
Access note for 2026
HS2 and related roadworks affect the M42 Junction 6 approach through 2026, so the airport advises allowing extra travel time when you drive in.
Just dropping someone off?
If you only need a few minutes, you do not need a car park at all. Birmingham still offers a free drop-off, up to 10 minutes in the Drop Off car park, and a kerbside Premium Set Down at about £7 for the first 15 minutes. See the drop-off and pick-up page for the details, or the public transport page if you would rather not drive at all.
Parking FAQs
Where is the cheapest parking at Birmingham Airport? Pre-booked long-stay and off-airport parking from roughly £3.50 to £7 per day, or about £24 to £45 for a week, far cheaper than walk-up on-site rates.
How much is walk-up parking on-site? Very high. Drive-up rates on the on-site car parks are quoted up to around £67 a day, and about £469 for a 7-day walk-up, so pre-booking is strongly advised.
Which car park is closest to the terminal? Car Park 1, a covered multi-storey about 1 minute from the terminal on foot. Pre-book to avoid the high walk-up rate.
Should I book parking in advance? Yes. Pre-booking is effectively mandatory for value at Birmingham, with pre-booked rates a fraction of walk-up prices. Allow extra time in 2026 for M42 J6 roadworks.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Birmingham Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Birmingham Airport website before you travel.