As we all get excited to book flights and hotels for the February mid-term break, or prepare further for summer holidays, there is one thing many leave to last minute.
As lots of us plan to head to Edinburgh Airport in the coming weeks or months, taking the car and leaving it in a surrounding car park can rack up costs. Whether it be long-stay fares, and even dropping someone off at the airport can incur up to £10 for a few minutes of waiting.
Thankfully, there are many options near Edinburgh Airport that won't break the bank, from fast track parking to longer stays. So where can you park at Edinburgh Airport and what are the drop off and pick up rates? Here's everything you need to know.
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Edinburgh Airport cheapest parking options for 2023
Long Stay
If you're looking to stay a week or two, this is the best option for you. And better yet, it is within walking distance to the main terminal itself, and can be cheaper if you pre-book.
For example, if you are planning on parking for seven days, all you need to pay initially is a £28.99 deposit. Then on the day, you pay £154 - which saves you £125.01 in total by pre-booking.
Perks include:
- Early arrival at no extra cost - you can park your car up to two hours before its planned time, to save you hassle before your flight
- Closest to the airport - just as said, this long-stay car park is the quickest route from the airport, and is the closest to the main terminal
- Official parking - you can be sure that your vehicle is safe and secure for 24 hours a day
Check out prices for Edinburgh Airport's Long Stay car park on the website.
Short Stay (Drive up and Park)
You can drive up and park at Edinburgh Airport's many carparks, but these are the rates for short stays.
Multi-Storey
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
Minimum charge up to 3 hours |
£20.00 |
3 - 7 hours |
£22.00 |
7 - 10 hours |
£32.00 |
10 - 24 hours |
£70.00 |
Up to 2 days |
£130.00 |
Up to 3 days |
£150.00 |
Up to 4 days |
£180.00 |
Thereafter (per day or part thereof) |
£45.00 |
You can book this short stay car park for less on the Edinburgh Airport website now.
Drop Off
The drop-off is one of the most expensive places to leave your loved ones at the airport - given that you are charged by the minute.
These are the current rates for the drop-off terminal parking:
| Duration | Tariff |
|---|---|
0 - 10 minutes |
£4.00 |
10 - 15 minutes |
£5.00 |
15 - 30 minutes |
£9.00 |
30 minutes - 1 hour |
£12.00 |
1 - 3 hours |
£16.00 |
3 - 7 hours |
£18.00 |
7 - 10 hours |
£30.00 |
10 - 24 hours |
£60.00 |
Up to 2 days |
£110.00 |
Up to 3 days |
£140.00 |
Up to 4 days |
£155.00 |
Up to 5 days |
£165.00 |
Thereafter (per day or part thereof) |
£35.00 |
You can view these prices, and cheaper ways to drop a friend or family member off at Edinburgh Airport online.
Fast Track
Valet parking doesn't get more convenient than FastPark. It's so quick you'll be relaxing in departures in no time - with prices starting from just £5 per day.
Edinburgh Airport's digital valet parking service uses the latest technology to provide a quick, easy and secure start to your trip. It can be found right next to the airport terminal, less than a one-minute walk from the check-in desks.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Fast Park (Track) at Edinburgh Airport:
Drive your vehicle into the photo booth where HD cameras will capture images of your car
Park in one of the ferry Lanes, grab your bags and head to the FastPark reception
Check your vehicle in using the booking barcode, or enter the booking reference found on your confirmation email
Add a FastPark tab to your keyring and pop your keys in the key chute
One of our drivers will then park your vehicle at our secure on-airport location
Ahead of your return your car will be taken back through the photo booth to check it's in the same condition
Scan your barcode at your collection locker and your keys will be inside to collect
Pre-booking prices begin at £38.99, and can be just that dependant on your holiday duration. You can find out more about FastPark on the Edinburgh Airport website.
All these prices are correct as of February 8, 2023.
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