Heathrow Terminal 3 Parking

 

Air Parker

As is clear from the table above, the Air Parker Park and Ride service available at Terminals 2, 3 and 5 offers the cheapest prices for both one and two weeks parking. This independent family business is well rated at 9.2 by our customers for the friendliness of the staff, the efficiency of the service and the nearby location of the car park to the terminal. Buses run every 20 minutes and take just 15 minutes to reach the terminal with the service operating between 05:00 and 00:00.

 

Looking4 Orange

For slightly more, you can opt for the Looking4 Orange service for Terminal 3. It is another Park and Ride service with buses running every 20 minutes and taking 15 minutes to reach the terminal. In fact, this service is almost identical to the Air Parker offering with a fantastic rating of 9.2 out of 10 from customers, professional staff to ensure your journey goes without a hitch and excellent security measures in place to keep your vehicle safe.

 

MBW Parking

If you are looking for great value and convenience in your parking service, then MBW Parking is a good choice. This Meet and Greet service allows you to drop-off your car in the Heathrow Terminal 3 Short Stay car park and pick it up from the same spot on your return. It means a less than 5 minutes’ walk to the terminal entrance with your luggage and you get to avoid the hassle of parking your car yourself. MBW has professional and fully insured valets to ensure good care of your vehicle and their off-site car park has Park Mark security accreditation.

 

Blue Circle

With Blue Circle Park and Ride parking available at Terminals 2 and 3 you can enjoy a straightforward beginning and end to your journey. All you need to do is drop-off your vehicle at the off-site car park 4 miles from Terminal 3 and hop on the regular shuttle bus. Buses run on-demand to limit waiting around and take around 15 minutes. You will be dropped off and picked up outside the terminal entrance. While you are away your car will be protected by Park Mark accredited security, which include CCTV and regular patrols of the compound.

 

Long Stay T3

The official Long Stay car park at Terminal 3 offers a self-park service with buses running every 10 minutes and taking around 10 to 15 minutes to reach the terminal entrance. Despite being onsite, the transfer is no shorter than the much cheaper Park and Ride services, such as Air Parker. The Long Term car park is a self-park service with a number plate recognition service active at the entrance and exit. This means you get to park your car yourself and keep your keys with you. There is also excellent security in place as it is on the airport terrain.

Short Stay T3

The Short Stay car park at Terminal 3 is one of the most expensive parking options available with prices starting at £4.90 an hour. That said it is a hassle-free service offering you a simple beginning and end to your trip at the airport. You will need to park your car yourself, but you can choose a space and get to keep your car keys with you. The car park is a multistorey so your car will be better protected and you will stay dry as you make your way on foot to the terminal entrance just a couple of minutes away.

 

Meet and Greet T3

For the ultimate convenience in parking at Terminal 3, opt for the official Meet and Greet service. You will get to drop-off and pick-up your car just a short walk away from the terminal entrance in the dedicated Meet and Greet area. It is a self-park service where you drop-off your car and hand in your keys at the Meet and Greet desk. While you are away your car is taken to the secure onsite car park and brought back for your return. It could not be much simpler!

 

Which parking type to choose?

As you can see each parking type offers its own unique benefits, which can help ensure your trip beings smoothly. Whether Park and Ride, Meet and Greet or onsite walking distance services are best for you will depend on your priorities.

Make sure to think through whether you are going to be making your decision based on price or convenience. If price, then an off-site Park and Ride service is the best choice, but if convenience, then a Meet and Greet service, such as MBW Parking, could be ideal.

 

Park and Ride

Pros

• Cheapest parking service available

Cons

• Bus transfers of up to 15 minutes
• Not always possible to transfer with large luggage items

 

Meet and Greet

Pros

• Car is parked for you
• Drop-off and pick-up within walking distance of T3

Cons

• Not all insurers allow a valet to drive your vehicle

 

On-site Parking

Pros

• Within walking distance of the terminal
• Extra onsite security

Cons

• Most expensive parking services

 

If you are planning a longer trip, make sure to check out our advice on Heathrow Long Stay parking.

 

Your Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further questions after perusing our most frequently asked questions about Heathrow Terminal 3 parking, please contact our customer service team or check out our Heathrow blogs.

 

How much does it cost to park at Heathrow Terminal 3?

The cost of Heathrow Airport parking Terminal 3 will vary depending on when you travel, which type of parking you choose and how long you plan to stay. You can park for a week from £47.95 with Air Parker’s Park and Ride service and pay as much as £84.20 for the official Long Stat car park.

You will always save money if you book in advance. By booking ahead with Parkhero, you can easily save yourself up to 60%!

 

Can you drop off passengers at Heathrow Terminal 3?

Yes, you can drop-off passengers outside the terminal, but you are not permitted to wait. There are police and airport staff patrolling the area for security reasons and you will be moved along. If you want more time, you can park for free for up to 2 ours in the Long Stay car park or pay to park in the nearby Short Stay car park with prices starting at £4.90 an hour.

 

Is there free parking at Heathrow Airport?

There is free parking but only for up to 2 hours at the Long Stay car park.

If you are looking for great value parking, you can check out the options in the price table above or take a look at our Heathrow parking prices article.

 

Do you need to pre-book parking at Heathrow Terminal 3?

No. You can arrive at the airport and park on the day at the Short Stay car park for example. However, this is an expensive and stressful way to arrange your parking at the airport.

By booking ahead online you can save up to 60% compared to prices on the day. This gives you a broader choice of parking options and a better chance of saving money.

 

What is the best car park at Heathrow Terminal 3?

In terms of price and customer review ratings one of the best car parks available at Terminal 3 is the Air Parker service. At £47.95 for a week’s parking and with 9.2 out of 10 from our customers, you cannot go far wrong when choosing to park with this service.

 

Find out more

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