Manchester Airport Guide
Independent airport guideVerified August 2026

Parking at Manchester Airport: car parks and prices

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The cheapest official parking at Manchester Airport is JetParks, with a headline rate from about £5.60 per day on longer pre-booked stays and an 8-day stay from £54.99. Manchester uses dynamic pricing, so the live rate changes with your dates, and pre-booking saves up to around 77 percent compared with turning up. Prices checked August 2026.

The car parks and prices

The prices below are official pre-book starting rates checked in August 2026, based on an 8-day stay unless noted. Because pricing is dynamic, always confirm the live rate for your own dates.

Car parkPrice (from)Notes
JetParksfrom £54.99 (8 days)Cheapest option, headline from ~£5.60/day, 5 to 10 min via shuttle
Multi-Storeyfrom £65 (4 days)Nearest walk to the terminal, turn-up rate
Drop & Gofrom £69.99Park and go
Mid Stayfrom £795 to 10 min to the terminal
Meet & Greetfrom £85.99Driver parks your car at the terminal

JetParks is the value pick if you are happy with a short shuttle ride, and its headline rate of about £5.60 per day applies to longer pre-booked stays. The Multi-Storey is the choice if you want the shortest walk to the terminal and do not mind paying more. Meet & Greet is the most convenient and the most expensive, with a driver parking your car at the terminal for you.

Pre-book versus turning up

Pre-booking is strongly worth it here. Manchester Airport's dynamic pricing means turn-up rates are much higher, and the airport itself notes pre-booking can save up to around 77 percent. Book your dates in advance rather than arriving and paying the gate rate.

Just dropping someone off?

If you only need a few minutes rather than a parking space, you do not need a car park at all. The forecourt drop-off charges £5.50 for 5 minutes, and there is a free drop-off area with a 24/7 shuttle that gives you up to 60 minutes free. If you are not driving at all, the public transport page covers the train, tram and coach from The Station.

Parking FAQs

What is the cheapest parking at Manchester Airport? JetParks is the cheapest official option, with a headline rate from about £5.60 per day on longer pre-booked stays and an 8-day stay from £54.99.

How much is Meet & Greet at Manchester Airport? Meet & Greet starts from £85.99 for an 8-day stay, where a driver parks your car at the terminal for you. It is the most convenient and the most expensive option.

Is it cheaper to pre-book or pay at the gate? Pre-booking is much cheaper. Manchester Airport uses dynamic pricing and says pre-booking can save up to around 77 percent compared with the turn-up rate.

Which car park is closest to the terminal? The Multi-Storey is the nearest walk to the terminal, from around £65 for a 4-day stay. JetParks and the other options use a shuttle bus.

More: Overview, Taxis, Public transport, Drop-off, Routes, FAQs.

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Last verified August 2026 by the Manchester Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Manchester Airport website before you travel.