The cheapest way to park at Edinburgh Airport is to pre-book online rather than drive up on the day. Pre-book-only car parks such as Mid Stay and FastPark start from around £4 to £6 per day when booked well ahead. If you turn up without booking, the Long Stay car park is the cheapest drive-up option, at about £40 per extra day after the first 24 hours. Prices checked August 2026.
Car parks and rates
The rates below are drive-up, on-the-day prices from the airport. Booking online in advance is cheaper across every car park.
| Car park | Price (drive-up) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal (Short Stay) | 1 hr £26; 10 to 24 hrs £90, then £60/day | Closest to the terminal, dearest |
| Long Stay | 0 to 30 min free; 3 to 24 hrs £60, then £40/day | ~10-min walk, no shuttle |
| Plane Parking (budget) | 1 hr £10; 3 to 24 hrs £45, then £20/day | Budget drive-up option |
| Multi-Storey, Mid Stay, FastPark | pre-book only, from ~£4 to £6/day | Best value when booked ahead |
Pre-book versus turning up
The gap between pre-booked and gate prices is large at Edinburgh. The Mid Stay, Multi-Storey and FastPark car parks are pre-book only and cannot be used on a drive-up basis, and their online rates start from around £4 to £6 per day when you book well ahead. The daily figure is dynamic, so the exact price depends on your dates and how early you book. If you have not booked, the Long Stay car park is your cheapest drive-up choice, but remember it is about a 10-minute walk from the terminal with no shuttle.
Short waits and pick-ups
If you only need a few minutes to collect someone, parking is not the right tool. The Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, which is the standard way to avoid the forecourt fee, and the Short Stay car park charges from £10 for up to 15 minutes. For the full picture on collecting and dropping off, including the £8.50 forecourt charge and the free alternative, see the drop-off and pick-up page.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at Edinburgh Airport? A pre-booked space in Mid Stay, FastPark or the Multi-Storey, from around £4 to £6 per day when booked well ahead. On a drive-up basis, Long Stay is cheapest at about £40 per extra day.
Is there free parking at Edinburgh Airport? Only for short stops. The Long Stay car park is free for the first 30 minutes, which people use instead of the paid forecourt drop-off zone.
How much is short-stay parking at Edinburgh Airport? The Terminal (Short Stay) car park is £26 for 1 hour and £90 for 10 to 24 hours on a drive-up basis, making it the closest but most expensive option.
Does Long Stay have a shuttle bus? No. The Long Stay car park is about a 10-minute walk from the terminal with no shuttle, so factor that in against the pricier terminal car parks.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Edinburgh Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Edinburgh Airport website before you travel.