In April 2009, Luton Airport introduced a fee to drop-off passengers. APCOA Parking operate the drop-off zones at Luton Airport. If you break any of the parking terms and conditions, APCOA will send you a Parking Charge Notice. If you break any of the drop-off terms and conditions, APCOA will send you a Luton Airport drop-off PCN.
Contents
- Luton Airport Drop-Off Charges
- How To Pay The Luton Airport Drop-Off Charge
- Appeal Luton Airport Drop-Off PCN
- Luton Airport Free Drop-Off
- Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 1 Charges
- Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 2 Charges
- Luton Airport Mid Stay Car Park Charges
- Luton Airport Long Stay Car Park Charges
- Luton Airport Electric Car Charging
Luton Airport Drop-Off Charges
To drop-off a passenger as close a possible to Luton Airport departures, the 2023 charges are:
- £5 for 10 minutes;
- Then £1 per minute after that.
100% electric vehicles can pay £1 for drop-off or pick-up, see below for details.
How To Pay The Luton Airport Drop-Off Charge
The drop-off charge is payable at the exit barriers. Payment is currently by card only.
Appeal Luton Airport Drop-Off PCN
As the fee for dropping off is paid at the exit barriers, it is highly unlikely that you’ll receive a common Luton Airport drop-off PCN. You could receive a Parking Charge Notice for other breaches of the airports terms and conditions. If this was to happen it would probably come from Luton Airport Operations Limited. So for that reason, it is recommended to seek professional legal help on that matter if you are not willing to pay.
If however, you receive a Parking Charge Notice from APCOA, you could attempt to appeal the penalty due to Schedule 4 of The Protection Of Freedoms Act (POFA). However, also be aware of land that is covered by byelaws, which some airports are, as the appeal may not be as straight forward. Keeper liability only applies to relevant land, and not on land that is covered by byelaws. Professional legal help is always recommended if you are unsure.
There have been reports of people getting a Parking Charge Notice for dropping off and picking up outside the designated areas. These area are managed by APCOA.
Luton Airport Free Drop-Off
There are a few options for free drop-off and free parking at Luton Airport. For free drop-off and pick-up, there is free 15 minute parking at the Mid Stay car park. This is a 600m walk from the terminal. For free parking, head to the Long Stay Car Park where you will get 1 hour for free, or £5 for 2 hours.
Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 1 Charges
It is recommended that to avoid a Luton Airport drop-off PCN to use one of their dedicated car parks. The 2023 rates for Terminal Car Park 1 are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £9.50 |
| 30 – 45 minutes | £12.50 |
| 45 – 60 minutes | £17.50 |
| 1 – 2 hours | £22.00 |
| 2 – 3 hours | £28.50 |
| 3 – 4 hours | £37.00 |
| 4 – 5 hours | £39.00 |
| 5 – 9 hours | £61.00 |
| 9 – 24 hours | £67.50 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £67.50 |
Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 1 is the closest car park to the terminal offering a direct link bridge close to the entrance. It provides secure undercover parking, with only a four minute walk from the terminal.
Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 2 Charges
The 2023 rates for Terminal Car Park 2 are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £9.50 |
| 30 – 45 minutes | £12.50 |
| 45 – 60 minutes | £17.50 |
| 1 – 2 hours | £22.00 |
| 2 – 3 hours | £28.50 |
| 3 – 4 hours | £37.00 |
| 4 – 5 hours | £39.00 |
| 5 – 9 hours | £61.00 |
| 9 – 24 hours | £67.50 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £67.50 |
Luton Airport Terminal Car Park 2 also offers secure undercover parking, with only a five minute walk from the terminal.
Luton Airport Mid Stay Car Park Charges
The 2023 rates for the Mid Stay Car Park are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | Free |
| 15 – 25 minutes | £4.00 |
| 25 – 40 minutes | £9.00 |
| 40 – 60 minutes | £13.50 |
| 1 – 24 hours | £35.00 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £35.00 |
Luton Airport Mid Stay Car Park is a ten minute walk to the terminal.
Luton Airport Long Stay Car Park Charges
The 2023 rates for the Long Stay Car Park are:
| Duration | On The Day |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
| 1 – 2 hours | £5.00 |
| 24 hours | £30.00 |
| Each additional 24 hour period | £30.00 |
Luton Airport Long Stay Car Park requires a 10 minute shuttle bus ride to the terminal entrance. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, arriving approximately every 20 minutes.
Pre-booking your car parking is recommended as it could save you up to 70% off the on the day rate.
Luton Airport Electric Car Charging
100% electric vehicles can pay £1 for drop-off or pick-up. In order to take advantage of this, you must park in the dedicated EV parking on level 2 in Terminal Car Park 1. You must then take your ticket to the Priority Parking Office, which is on the same floor, to get it validated. It must be noted that EV stays longer than 30 minutes will not be discounted. Also the discount can not be applied to the first 30 minutes of a stay longer than 30 minutes. There is an eight hour maximum charging limit on EVs parked in the charging bays.
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