The cheapest way to park at London City Airport is to pre-book. Off-site providers near the airport advertise from around £6 a day when booked in advance, while the on-site short-stay car park runs at roughly £11 to £16 a day. Turning up on the day and using long-stay on-site can cost up to about £60 for 24 hours, so booking ahead makes a real difference. Prices checked August 2026.
Car parks and prices
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Off-site pre-booked (JetParks LCY, APL, Skypark) | from ~£6/day (indicative) | must be booked in advance |
| Short-stay on-site | ~£11 to £16/day (indicative) | closest to the terminal |
| Long-stay on-site, on the day | up to ~£60/24h (indicative) | dynamic pricing, much cheaper booked ahead |
The on-site and long-stay figures are indicative and vary with demand, so check the live price for your dates on the official London City Airport site before you book. Because the airport is so compact, even the on-site car parks are a short walk from the terminal.
Pre-book versus turning up
On-site parking uses dynamic pricing, which means the same space can cost a few pounds one week and far more the next, and the on-the-day rate is always the most expensive. Booking a slot in advance, whether on-site or with an off-site provider, is consistently cheaper. If you only need to leave a car for a short time, the on-site short-stay is the practical choice, while a longer trip is where the off-site providers from around £6 a day win on price.
Just dropping someone off?
If you are not parking at all, only setting down or collecting a passenger, you do not need a car park. Be aware, though, that the forecourt is not free: there is a drop-off charge of £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute to a 10-minute maximum. For anything longer than a quick stop, parking briefly or meeting an arriving passenger at a nearby DLR station can work out cheaper. Many travellers skip driving entirely and use the DLR, which is built into the terminal.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at London City Airport? Pre-booked off-site parking with providers such as JetParks, APL or Skypark, advertised from around £6 a day. On-site short-stay is roughly £11 to £16 a day.
How much is short-stay parking at LCY? Around £11 to £16 a day depending on the area and how far ahead you book. These figures are indicative, so confirm the live price for your dates.
Is it cheaper to book parking in advance? Yes. On-site parking uses dynamic pricing and the on-the-day rate can reach about £60 for 24 hours. Booking ahead is consistently cheaper.
Can I just drop someone off instead of parking? Yes, but the forecourt charges £8 for up to 5 minutes, then £1 per minute to a 10-minute maximum. See the drop-off page for the details.
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Last verified August 2026 by the London City Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official London City Airport website before you travel.