Heathrow Terminal 5 Parking
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Compare fantastic car parking at Heathrow Terminal 5 with Purple Parking
If you're travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5, we offer a range of secured car parks for your car, so you can enjoy peace of mind while on your holiday. From on-airport car parks where you can simply stroll to the terminal, to park and rides with short, free transfers, and even meet & greets where you can head directly to terminal 5 and begin your holiday within moments - we've got it all. Enjoy simplicity and convenience when you book your Heathrow Airport parking with Purple Parking.
⚡ Most Recommended ⚡
Best for: reliable, great-value parking at Heathrow Terminal 5
Purple Parking Park & Ride Terminal 5
is one of the most trusted off-airport parking options at Heathrow. Located close to Terminal 5, it combines secure parking with straightforward shuttle transfers, making it a simple and affordable way to start your journey.
✔ Approx. 10-15 minute transfer to Terminal 5
✔ Secure multi-storey car park with CCTV and Park Mark security
✔ Professional valet-style arrival service with regular shuttle buses
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Compare Car Parking at Heathrow Terminal 5
| Terminal 5 Car Park | £ p/w* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maple Parking Express Park & Ride T5 |
2.5 miles | 3 minutes | £40.95 |
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Purple Parking Park & Ride T5 |
1.5 miles | 15 minutes | £54.95 |
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Good to Go Park & Ride - All Terminals |
On-airport | 5-20 minutes | £58.99 |
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Buzz Parking Park & Ride - All Terminals |
4.6 miles | 10-20 minutes | £61.95 |
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Q Park Self Park - T2, T3 & T5 |
1.5 miles | 10-20 minutes | £61.95 |
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Maple Parking Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On-airport | Not required | £85.00 |
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Official Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On-airport | Not required | £85.61 |
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MBW Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On-airport | Not required | £93.90 |
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Meteor Meet & Greet - All Terminals |
On-airport | Not required | £94.00 |
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Purple Parking Meet and Greet |
On-airport | Not required | £129.00 |
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Holiday Extras Meet and Greet |
On-airport | Not required | £129.00 |
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MBW Meet & Greet T5 for Larger Vehicles |
On-airport | Not required | £146.90 |
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Heathrow Terminal 5 Parking Spotlight
Find out a little bit more about our favourites when it comes to parking at Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.
Maple Parking
Maple Parking offers two parking types for Heathrow Terminal 5, including the top-value park & ride, and the ultra convenient meet & greet - so whether you want to save the pennies or want the smoothest start possible, Maple Parking has got you covered. Operating out of most major UK airports, Maple Parking has become renowned for their secure, easy parking.
Purple Parking Park & Ride
Of course we're going to put ourselves in the spotlight! Not only do we compare all parking services at Heathrow Terminal 5 to ensure you get the best deal and value for money possible, but we also have our own car parks and parking services available at Terminal 5 and across Heathrow Airport.
Official Extras Meet & Greet
For the smoothest experience at Terminal 5, we recommend you choose Official Meet & Greet for the very best in car park park security and to ensure a smooth start to your trip. Owned by Heathrow Airport themselves, you can be certain of a top-notch service, easy drop-off and seamless collection when you return.
You can also see our full selection of Heathrow car parks across the whole airport on our Heathrow Airport Parking page.
London Heathrow Parking Terminal 5 - Parking Types
Our services at Terminal 5 offer both great value for money and ease of travel. We're an established company with on-the-ground experts and over 35 years experience, so you know you're in safe hands whichever parking option you choose.
Meet & Greet vs Park & Ride
Find out the differences between the two types of airport parking at a glance so you can decide which type suits you best.
| Park & Ride | Meet & Greet | |
|---|---|---|
| Why should I choose this type of service? | Save the pennies whilst still choosing a safe and secure car park close to Terminal 5 | Speed and ease are the ultimate priorities |
| What is the distance from the airport? | A free transfer up to 20 minutes or a two minute walk | Drop your car to a driver close to the terminal |
| Do I keep my keys? | It depends on the car park but details will be available before you book | Yes - hand your keys over so your car can be parked for you |
| What do prices start at? | £40.95 | £85.00 |
| What security does the car park have? | 24/7 CCTV and security patrols | 24/7 CCTV and security patrols |
| How many options do you have? | 6 | 7 |
| Which car park do you recommend? | Purple Parking Park & Ride | Purple Parking Meet & Greet |
Heathrow Terminal 5 Meet and Greet
⚡ Meet & Greet – Best for Convenience ⚡
Best for:
✔ Fastest access to Heathrow Terminal 5
✔ Travelling with children or heavy luggage
✔ Stress-free business trips and holidays
Meet & Greet at Heathrow Terminal 5 is the easiest way to start your journey. Simply drive directly to the terminal, hand your keys to a professional chauffeur, and head straight to check-in while your car is parked securely for you. With no transfer buses required, it’s a quick and hassle-free airport parking option for Terminal 5 travellers.
Our Meet and Greet service means that you can get yourself and your luggage directly to the entrance of the terminal, without the need for a transfer or walk. You just...
- Head to the drop off point: Drive yourself to the drop off point (details will be on your email confirmation).
- Hand over your keys: A driver will be waiting for you. They'll take your keys and drive to to a secure, nearby car park where it will stay for the duration of your trip.
- Relax!: Don't worry about a thing and focus on your holiday - your car is in great hands.
- Collect your car when you return: When you land back at Terminal 5 a driver will be waiting to hand your keys back over to you. Hop in your waiting vehicle and head home!
Our Heathrow Terminal 5 Meet & Greet services are operated by:
| Meet & Greet Service | Per Week* |
|---|---|
| Maple Parking Meet & Greet - All Terminals | £85.00 |
| Official Meet & Greet - All Terminals | £85.61 |
| MBW Meet & Greet - All Terminals | £93.90 |
| Meteor Meet & Greet - All Terminals | £94.00 |
| Purple Parking Meet and Greet | £129.00 |
| Holiday Extras Meet and Greet | £129.00 |
| MBW Meet & Greet T5 for Larger Vehicles | £146.90 |
⚡ Highly Recommended Meet & Greet⚡
Best for: hassle-free parking with terminal drop-off convenience
Holiday Extras Meet & Greet
offers a simple and stress-free parking experience for travellers flying from Heathrow. Just drive to the Short Stay car park at your terminal, hand over your keys to a professional chauffeur, and walk straight to check-in while your car is parked securely for the duration of your trip.
✔ No transfer buses required, just a short walk to the terminal
✔ Professional chauffeur service with secure off-site parking
✔ Available for all Heathrow terminals with straightforward collection and return
Heathrow Terminal 5 Park and Ride
⚡ Park & Ride – Best for Value ⚡
Best for:
✔ Budget-friendly airport parking
✔ Longer stays and family holidays
✔ Travellers looking for great value at Heathrow Terminal 5
Park & Ride at Heathrow Terminal 5 offers a convenient and affordable way to park. Simply drive to the car park, leave your vehicle in safe hands, and take the included transfer bus to the terminal. With competitive prices and regular transfers, Park & Ride is a popular choice for travellers who want to keep parking costs down without compromising on convenience.
Choose classic airport parking with a Heathrow Airport Park and Ride. With this parking type, you simply...
- Head to your chosen car park: Drive yourself to your chosen car park located close to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport
- Park and check in: Park your car in a secure space and check in at the car park's reception if required.
- Head to the terminal: Next, load your luggage on to the free transfer bus, then sit back and enjoy the ride as you are driven the short distance to the airport terminal. Alternatively, as with the Sofitel Short Stay, it's simply a two minute stroll.
- Relax!: Enjoy your trip and don't worry about a thing! Your car is in safe hands.
- Collect your car: When the holiday is over and it's time to home, the transfer bus will take you straight back to the car park (or you can simply make the short walk back).
Our Heathrow Terminal 5 Park & Ride services are operated by:
| Park & Ride Service | Per Week* |
|---|---|
| Maple Parking Express Park & Ride T5 | £40.95 |
| Purple Parking Park & Ride T5 | £54.95 |
| Good to Go Park & Ride - All Terminals | £58.99 |
| Buzz Parking Park & Ride - All Terminals | £61.95 |
| Q Park Self Park - T2, T3 & T5 | £61.95 |
⚡ Highly Recommended Park & Ride ⚡
Best for: quick transfers and excellent value at Heathrow Terminal 5
Maple Parking Express Park & Ride T5
is a great choice for travellers looking for affordable parking without sacrificing convenience. Located outside the ULEZ zone, this secure car park offers fast shuttle transfers to Terminal 5 and a straightforward arrival process, making it one of the easiest Park & Ride options at Heathrow.
✔ Fast shuttle transfers to Terminal 5 in around 4 minutes
✔ Secure parking with CCTV monitoring and regular patrols
✔ Located outside the ULEZ zone, helping some drivers avoid additional charges
Picking Up and Dropping Off at Heathrow Terminal 5
Picking Up Passengers at Heathrow Terminal 5
If you're collecting passengers from Heathrow Terminal 5, the official pick-up location is the Terminal 5 Terminal Parking car park, previously known as the Short Stay car park. Located just a short walk from the terminal building, it's the most convenient option for meeting arriving passengers. Heathrow does not permit passenger collection on terminal forecourts or in the designated drop-off zones, so drivers should use either Terminal Parking or Heathrow Park & Ride when collecting passengers.
For stays under 24 hours, drivers can simply enter the car park, take a ticket and pay at the pay-on-foot machines before leaving. These short-stay spaces cannot be pre-booked, making them ideal for quick pick-ups and airport collections.
Heathrow Terminal 5 Pick-Up Parking Charges
| Heathrow Terminal Parking Pick-Up Prices | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Pay at machine rates |
| 0 - 29 minutes | £8.00 |
| 30 - 44 minutes | £12.50 |
| 45 - 59 minutes | £15.50 |
| 1 - 2 hours | £20.00 |
Free Pick-Up Option at Heathrow Terminal 5
If you're looking to keep costs down, Heathrow Park & Ride, formerly known as Long Stay parking, offers a cheaper alternative for passenger collection. Drivers can use designated pick-up bays and benefit from free parking for up to 29 minutes. After this period, standard parking charges apply. Simply take the free shuttle to the terminal.
| Heathrow Park & Ride Pick-Up Prices | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Pay at machine rates |
| 0 - 29 minutes | Free |
| 30 minutes - 1 hour 59 minutes | £9.40 |
Dropping Off Passengers at Heathrow Terminal 5
Heathrow offers both paid and free drop-off options for Terminal 5 passengers. The quickest option is the Terminal 5 Drop-Off Zone, located directly outside the Departures entrance. Heathrow currently charges £7 per visit for vehicles entering this area, with payment made online, by phone or via Heathrow AutoPay, and charges must be paid by midnight on the day after travel if you're not registered with AutoPay.
For travellers who would prefer not to pay the drop-off charge, Heathrow Park & Ride provides a free alternative. Drivers can drop passengers at the Park & Ride car park and passengers can then board the complimentary shuttle bus to Terminal 5. Transfers run regularly throughout the day and typically take around 10 minutes, making this a popular option for budget-conscious travellers.
*Prices and charges are subject to change. Always check Heathrow Airport's official website before travelling for the latest parking and drop-off information.
Heathrow Parking Terminal 5 Customer Reviews
Brilliant, probably closer and quicker than the official terminal 5 parking (the organ branding). Outside the ULEZ zone, staff are really polite.
Oh and the price was a quarter of the official parking price.
What is not to love
Geoff - ★★★★★
A very efficient and reliable service at terminal 5 Heathrow.
Ms McCalmont - ★★★★★
I have used Meet&Greet Purple parking for many years, but never at T2 so was a bit anxious, for no reasons it turned out, as I received the same level of service as in T3 and T5. Thank you Purpleparking!
Ms Mapson - ★★★★★
We chose this company for our parking for T5 at Heathrow. Efficient checking at 4.30am and the bus was already waiting so we jumped on it straight away. The bus did call at some other terminals before T5. It took about 15 mins to get there.
On return 11.00 am, we walked to the stop and the bus arrived within 10 mins. Efficient reclaim of my car and all in good condition. Happy with the service provided.
Mr Smithson - ★★★★★
Easy drop off at 4am, quick transfer to T5. On return, only a short wait to take us back to Purple Parking. Easy pick up of keys. All very straightforward.
Mr Murray - ★★★★★
As usual all was fine, with a very cheerful welcome when we checked in, alway cheerful ...
Mr Roper - ★★★★★
Great location on the bath road near many hotels. 15 minutes to T5 with a bus every few minutes. Overall good value parking which I use and will continue to use regularly.
Mr Moloney - ★★★★★
I used Purple parking for the first time at Heathrow T5 and it was quite easy. While parking, entered the car park and clear directions displayed on where to park. Walked to the desk and gave the keys. The bus was waiting there and took 20 mins to get to T5. On the way back, waited for 10 mins for the bus which brought me to the parking. At reception, my car was ready for collection, got the keys and drove off in 5 mins. A positive experience and will certainly use them again.
Mr Appadurai - ★★★★★
T5 Heathrow on a Saturday morning. Booking was very easy. Parking was easy to find with the use of good landmarks such as Premier Inn. Leaving the car was no fuss. The shuttle bus was ready to leave as soon as we got to the stop. Transfer was smooth and quick.
Ves - ★★★★★
So smooth - so easy - and good value too
Ms Brown - ★★★★★
*Reviews collected from TrustPilot.
Heathrow Terminal 5 Airport Extras
Heathrow Terminal 5 Airport Hotels with Parking
If you're flying from Terminal 5 then a stopover at a Heathrow Hotel the night before you fly can be a great idea; avoiding a long commute and get a great night's sleep before you fly. You can get a room only or a room with parking for your car while you're away and booking room and parking together can actually save you money! Take a look at our range of London Heathrow hotels with parking.
Connected to T5
| Hotel | Price per night | Price inc. 1 week's parking |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel | £135.00 | £219.00 |
Other Options Close By
| Hotel | Price per night | Price inc. 1 week's parking | Transfer to Heathrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express T5 | £45.00 | £69.00 | 3.7 miles (Heathrow Hoppa) |
| Holiday Inn T5 | £58.00 | £86.00 | 2.5 miles (Heathrow Hoppa) |
| Thistle Hotel Heathrow | £59.00 | £59.00 | POD Shuttle (5 minute ride) |
| Hilton T5 | £65.00 | £89.00 | 2.7 miles (Heathrow Hoppa) |
| Premier Inn T5 | £-- | £141.00 | 2 miles (Heathrow Hoppa) |
Terminal 5 Lounges
If you're after the most luxurious experience possible, why not book a Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 lounge too? Make the most of lush seating amongst an ambient of calm, worlds away from the chaos of departures. Hot and cold refreshments and beverages are also available, along with a flight board so you can keep an eye on your departure gate!
Heathrow Terminal 5 Parking FAQs
How much does it cost to park at Heathrow Terminal 5?Parking at Heathrow Terminal 5 starts from just £40.95 per week (£5.12 per day) with Purple Parking. Prices fluctuate throughout the year and are dependent on what type of parking you choose. Book in advance to enjoy savings of up to 50%.
Is there free parking at Heathrow?
Yes, there is free parking at the Heathrow Long Stay car parks for up to 30 minutes- great if you're looking for drop off or pick up parking.
What's the best parking for Heathrow Terminal 5?
Discover the very best Heathrow terminal 5 parking by taking a look at our handy table below. From budget-friendly Park and Rides like Purple Parking to convenient Meet and Greets like Maple Parking.
Yes, we offer amendable and flexible bookings. Check terms and conditions as you book./
How can I save money on my Heathrow Airport parking?
You can ger the very best rates on airport parking when you book with Purple Parking. We work hard to secure amazing deals with all our suppliers, so you can save up to 70% more vs on the day prices simply by making a search.
Can I pay on the day at Heathrow?
Yes, you can pay at the car park on the day of your parking. However, this is significantly more expensive than booking in advance with Purple Parking.
Is parking free for Blue Badge holders at Heathrow Airport?
Unfortunately, there is no free parking available for Blue Badge holders at Terminal 5 or elsewhere in Heathrow. However, the Long Stay car parks offer 29 minutes free parking and have dedicated blue badge spaces close to the bus stops.
Can I book a Heathrow hotel and parking package at Terminal 5?
Absolutely! We offer exclusive deals on hotel and parking packages at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. To find your perfect match, all you need to do select 'airport hotels with parking' in the search engine on the left at the top of the page, enter your dates, and then browse everything we have to offer.
What happens if I arrive earlier or later than booked?
Don't panic - most car parks understand flights don't always arrive on time, or traffic conditions aren't as expected, and are prepared to accommodate you if you arrive earlier. But try and call ahead as soon let them know. If you return late, you may be subject to a charge for the extra parking, payable at the car park and at the service provider's discretion. Make sure you check out the car park's details if you'd like specific information.
*All prices on page are correct at time of writing and subject to change.
