The cheapest official parking at Glasgow Airport is the Long Stay car park, from roughly £43 to £48 for a week when you pre-book online. For short visits, the Short Stay car parks charge about £6.50 for an hour, and the terminal forecourt is for drop-off only, not parking. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than turning up. Prices checked August 2026.
Car parks and prices
| Car park | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long Stay | from ~£43 to £48 per week pre-booked | Cheapest for holidays; free shuttle to terminal; drive-up costs more |
| Short Stay (Car Park 1 and Multi-Storey Car Park 2) | ~£6.50 for 1 hour; ~£12.50 for 2 hours; ~£15 for 3 hours; ~£21 for 4 hours | Pay on arrival; closest to the terminal |
| Multi-Storey (Car Park 2), short stops | up to 20 min £3 | Also the pre-booked taxi and rideshare pickup zone (Zone D) |
The daily Long Stay rate and the full 24-hour Short Stay rate can vary, so check the current figure when you book. Off-airport park-and-ride operators such as Flying Scot are also worth comparing for longer holiday stays, and are often among the cheapest options.
Pre-book versus paying at the gate
Pre-booking online is the reliable way to get the lower prices, especially for the Long Stay car park, where drive-up rates are noticeably dearer. The Short Stay car parks are pay-on-arrival and priced for shorter visits, so they add up quickly if you leave a car there for a full day. If you only need a few minutes to set someone down or collect them, parking is the wrong tool: see the drop-off and pick-up page for the forecourt charge and the free waiting alternative.
Blue Badge and accessibility
Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the multi-storey car park, which is useful when you are helping someone to or from the terminal. Accessible bays are available in the car parks close to the terminal. If you need special assistance inside the airport, the taxis page and the FAQs cover pickup points and pre-booking assistance with your airline.
Parking FAQs
What is the cheapest parking at Glasgow Airport? The Long Stay car park, from roughly £43 to £48 for a week when pre-booked online, with a free shuttle bus to the terminal.
How much is short-stay parking at Glasgow Airport? About £6.50 for 1 hour, £12.50 for 2 hours and £15 for 3 hours in the Car Park 1 and Multi-Storey Car Park 2 short-stay areas, paid on arrival.
Is it cheaper to book parking in advance? Yes. Pre-booking online, especially for the Long Stay car park, is normally cheaper than the drive-up rate at the gate.
Do Blue Badge holders get free parking? Blue Badge holders get 30 minutes free in the multi-storey car park.
More: Overview, Taxis, Public transport, Drop-off, Routes, FAQs.
We recommend a transport partner and may earn a referral fee. It never changes what you pay, and we only list options we would use ourselves.
Last verified August 2026 by the Glasgow Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Glasgow Airport website before you travel.