It's always nice to get away on holiday, whether you've opted for a city break or time away at the beach.
And no matter how long you're going for, money can be very stressful as there's a lot to think about from booking flights and accommodation to where to park your car while you're away.
Chances are no matter if you're flying with a family of ten or heading solo, you'll want access to the easiest and cheapest parking spaces before you head for your flight.
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The same applies if you need to pick your family or friends up and drop them off.
Thankfully there are many options to choose from, whether you're after a two minute stay or two week stay.
So where can I park at Glasgow Airport and what are the drop off and pick up rates? Here's everything you need to know...
Glasgow Airport cheapest parking 2022
If you're looking to find out what the cheapest option for you is, we've got you covered.
There are many options you can choose from- this includes fast track, short stay or long stay.
Long Stay:
If you're looking to stay a week or two, this is the best option for you.
The secure parking space is less than a five minute bus ride to the terminal and is the perfect 'park-and-fly' option for your journey.
At present Glasgow Airport's Long stay car park is closed for the foreseeable future however travellers can pre-book with a complimentary upgrade to car park 1.
Long stay prices:
- 1 day: £30
- 2 days: £41
- 3 days: £46
- 4 days: £52
- Each day there after: £12
You can book your Long stay car park here.
Short Stay:
Glasgow's short stay car park is just a ten minute walk to the terminal.
Better yet, it's located directly opposite the airport and is undercover - there's also no need to hand over your keys.
Short Stay prices:
- Up to 20 minutes: £5
- Up to 60 minutes: £7
- Up to 90 minutes: £10.50
Up to 2 hours: £12.50
Up to 3 hours: £15
Up to 4 hours: £21
Up to 24 hours: £36
Each additional day or part of thereafter: £26
You can book your short stay car park here.
Fast Track:
Fast Track Parking is said to be the airport's "most exclusive parking product" which is ideal and said to be the fastest way - hence its name.
Travellers simply park their car on a dedicated floor with guaranteed premium covered access to the terminal and you’ll arrive at the entrance to Glasgow Airport priority security in minutes
The airport says: "For priority security access please make your way to the main security gates and keep left, following signs for priority security where you will be directed to the front of the queue."
Fast Track prices:
- 1 hour; £8.80
- 90 minutes: £14.30
- Up to 3 hours: £20.80
- Up to 6 hours: £33.80
- Up to 1 day: £42
- Up to 2 days: £75
- Each additional day or part day thereafter: £35
You can book your Fast Track Parking here.
Glasgow Airport pick up and drop off rates 2022
If you don't need a parking space but need to drop someone off or pick them up, the rates differ for how long you'll need. However the airport says that drivers wishing to use parking facilities for more than 10 minutes are advised to use the Short Stay car park.
Glasgow Airport's Pick up & Drop-off areas are located directly outside the main terminal building in car park 2.
Passengers with electric vehicles will be able to access the pick-up and drop-off facility directly opposite the terminal free of charge for the first 10 minutes. Electric vehicle users must pre-register for free access for the first 10 minutes here.
Short stay, pick up and drop off rates:
- Under 10 minutes: £4
- 11 to 15 minutes: £6
- 15 to 20 minutes: £10
- 20 to 30 minutes: £15
- Every hour thereafter: £30
- Short stay, 20 minutes: £5
Short stay, 60 minutes: £7
Short stay, 90 minutes: £10.50
If you're jetting off soon, you can book a parking discount through the Glasgow Airport website here.
