Your Manchester Airport Parking Terminal 2 Options
Here is everything you need to know about the different types of parking services available for Terminal 2.
Park and Ride
The Park and Ride car parks for Manchester T2 are located up to 15 minutes away from the airport. Head to your chosen service provider and park up in any available space. Once you've grabbed your luggage and locked up, find your nearest bus stop and wait for your free transfer to arrive, which will whisk you to the airport in no time. When its time to come home, catch the same bus back to your car park, hop in your vehicle and set off for home.
Meet and Greet
No need to spend time hunting down a parking space. Simply head to the Terminal 2, where a professional driver will be waiting to meet you. Hand over your keys, sign any paper work, and then stroll to the check-in desks while your driver parks your vehicle for you, in a nearby, secured car park. Once you've landed back at Manchester, call the Meet and Greet services to let them know you're back, and your vehicle will be brought to the terminal for you.
Multi Storey
The Multi Storey car parks provide undercover parking within walking distance to the terminal. Simply head to the car park and wait for your registration number to be recognised. The barrier will lift once your booking has been checked, leaving you free to park in any space and stroll to the terminal in your own time.
Comparison Guide: Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Parking
|
Park & Ride |
Meet & Greet |
Multi Storey |
| Why should I choose this type of service? |
Best value parking with free transfers to the terminal |
Hassle-free, fast and ideal for convenience |
Perfect for quick access and covered parking close to departures |
| How does it work? |
Park your car, hop on the free shuttle bus, and head straight to Terminal 2 |
Drive to Terminal 2, hand over your keys to a professional driver, and walk to check-in |
Drive to the Multi Storey, your number plate will be recognised, park up, and walk to the terminal |
| What is the distance from the airport? |
Between 5-9 minutes away by free shuttle transfer |
Directly at the terminal forecourt |
Located next to Terminal 2 - within walking distance (2-4 minutes) |
| Do I keep my keys? |
Usually yes, though some Park & Ride services require key handover |
No, your car will be parked for you in a secure on-site car park |
Yes, you keep your keys and park your own car |
| What do your prices p/w start at? |
£42.02 |
£66.99 |
£48.99 |
| What security does the car park have? |
Entry and exit barriers, CCTV, Fencing, Patrols, Lighting |
Entry and exit barriers, CCTV, Fencing, Patrols, Lighting |
Entry and exit barriers, CCTV, Fencing, Patrols, Lighting |
| Which car park do you recommend? |
JetParks 3 |
Meet & Greet T2 |
Multi Storey West T2 |
More About our Favourite Manchester Airport Parking Terminal 2 Packages
If you're not sure which package is right for you, have a look below for more information about our top picks, including security features.
APH Park & Ride
APH is our best value park and ride for Manchester Airport Terminal 2, with prices per day starting from £5.25. This service is ideal for those who looking for both great value, convenience, and well-secured airport parking, with security features including CCTV, entry & exit barriers, and regular security patrols.
Multi Storey T2 West
The Multi Storey West car park is our best value Multi Storey package, with prices starting from £5.25 per day. Enjoy fantastic security, including lighting, entry & exit barriers, CCTV and security patrols in an airport-owned car park, located up to a ten minute walk away from the check-in desks.
Meet and Greet T2
If you're looking for a quick start to your holiday, the official Meet and Greet service is perfect. A smooth experience from start to finish, drop your car off at the terminal and head inside, with prices per day starting from £8.37. Your car will be kept in a nearby car park, with security features including perimeter fencing and entry & exit barriers.
Never Beaten on Price
We want to make sure you get the best possible price on our products. If you find the same product for less at another retailer, we'll refund the difference (terms and conditions apply).
Manchester Airport Parking Terminal 2 - Pick Up and Drop Off Charges
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Pick Up Prices
The T2 Pick Up zone is located on Level 0 of the Multi Storey T2 West car park, located just a short walk from the terminal. Max stay is up to 15 minutes
| Time at Car Park |
Price* |
| Up to 15 mins |
£6.40 |
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Drop Off Prices
Manchester airport has a dedicated Drop Off point located directly outside Terminal 2, in Zone 2 of the forecourt. It's perfect for a quick luggage grab before your passengers head into the terminal.
| Time at Car Park |
Price* |
| 5 mins |
£5.00 |
| 10 mins |
£6.40 |
| Up to 30 minutes |
£25.00 |
Maximum stay is 30 minutes. Payments must be made online by midnight the following day.
Important to note: Please avoid picking up passengers in the Drop Off area. A £100 fee will be charged for doing so.
New Barrierless System at Drop Off and Pick Up forecourts
In an effort to help ease congestion and improve traffic flow, Manchester Airport recently updated its Pick-up and Drop-off system, removing the barriers that previously required drivers to pay before leaving. Instead, the new barrierless ANPR system automatically records vehicle registrations, allowing drivers to leave the airport without stopping. Payments must now be made online at
pay.manchesterairport.co.uk
or by calling 0345 901 3318 before midnight the following day. Failure to do so may result in a £100 fine, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
Manchester Airport Multi-Storey T2 West On-the-day Prices
| Time at Car Park |
Price* |
| Up to 15 mins |
£6.40 |
| Up to 30 mins |
£8.30 |
| Up to 45 mins |
£9.80 |
| Up to 1 hour |
£12.80 |
| Up to 2 hours |
£21.20 |
| Up to 4 hours |
£31.80 |
| Up to 24 hours and for each 24 hours thereafter (or part thereof) |
£61.40 |
*Prices correct at time of writing (November 2025) and subject to change.
As you can see, paying to park on the day can quickly add-up! It may work out cheaper to book a whole day's parking in advance with us, even if you only want to stay a couple of hours. Make a search today to see how much you can save.
Get my quote
Manchester Airport Parking Terminal 2 - FAQs
Which car park is best for Manchester Terminal 2?
The best parking at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 really depends on what matters most to you - value, convenience, or a premium experience.
JetParks Ringway and
JetParks 3 offer the best value for money, providing secure parking and a quick 6-9 minute free shuttle to the terminal.
If you're after a balance of price and ease,
APH Park & Ride,
JetParks 1, and
Drop & Go are ideal mid-range options, all within about 5-7 minutes of Terminal 2.
For maximum convenience,
Meet & Greet T2 and
Multi Storey West T2 are located right by the terminal, perfect if you prefer to walk straight to check-in.
In Summary
| Priority |
Best Option |
Why Choose It |
| Value |
JetParks Ringway / JetParks 3 |
Cheapest weekly prices with reliable shuttle transfers to Terminal 2. |
| Convenience |
JetParks 1 / APH Park & Ride / Drop & Go |
Quick 5-7 minute transfers and easy, straightforward parking options. |
| Premium Comfort |
Meet & Greet T2 / Multi Storey West T2 |
Closest to the terminal with covered, secure parking and no transfers needed. |
Where is the cheapest place to park at Manchester Airport T2?
The most affordable parking options at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 are usually
JetParks Ringway,
JetParks 3, and
APH Park & Ride.
These car parks consistently offer excellent value for money and are worth keeping an eye on when comparing prices. Rates often start from as little as
£5.23 per day.
How to park for free at Manchester Airport?
To park for free at Manchester Airport, use the Free Drop Off area at JetParks 1. Address: JetParks 1, Thorley Lane, Manchester, M90 5AZ. You can stay for up to 1 hour, and a free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, taking around 5-15 minutes to reach Terminal 2.
Blue Badge spaces are available near the shuttle stop, and all buses are fully accessible. Blue Badge holders aren't limited to the 1-hour stay.
Stays over 60 minutes or re-entering within 30 minutes incur a £25 charge.
How to pay for short stay parking at Manchester Airport T2?
The short stay car park for Terminal 2 is T2 Multi Storey West. You can pay online if you've pre-booked, or if you're turning up on the day, use the automatic ticket machines located around the terminal or pay at the barrier when you exit.
How do I pay online for Manchester Airport Terminal 2 parking?
Manchester Airport has removed exit barriers from all pick-up and drop-off zones. Instead of paying at the barrier, drivers have until midnight the following day to pay online at
pay.manchesterairport.co.uk
or by calling 0345 901 3318.
Where is the drop-off area for Manchester Airport Terminal 2 parking?
The drop-off area for Manchester Airport Terminal 2 is located directly outside the terminal forecourt in the T2 Drop-Off Zone, just a short walk from check-in.
It's clearly signposted on approach, and you can use the postcode M90 5PH for sat nav directions.
Prices start at £5.00 for 5 minutes, £6.40 for 10 minutes, and £25.00 for up to 30 minutes.
Where can I pick someone up from Manchester Airport Terminal 2?
You can pick someone up from Manchester Airport Terminal 2 in the T2 Pick-Up Zone, located inside the P3 area of the Terminal 2 Multi-Storey Car Park.
Follow signs for P3 Pick-Up and use postcode M90 5PR.
The charge is £6.40 for up to 15 minutes, with a maximum stay of 15 minutes.
Payments must be made online by midnight the following day.
Please note: A £100 charge applies to anyone attempting to pick up passengers in the drop-off zone.
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Parking Reviews
For decades, we've made it our mission to compare the best airport car parks and make travel simpler. Read genuine reviews from our Manchester parking customers below.
Manchester Airport Parking - Reviews
Used at Manchester airport terminal 2 meet and greet. Used this service now for 4th year and it's great.
Super easy drop off and car is ready and waiting on our return.
Not had any issues and recommend highly.
Mr Walmsley
- ★★★★★
Great service and a great facility- Drop and Go Manchester Airport. Would recommend and will definitely use again.
Mr Wood Cockerill - ★★★★★
Very easy and efficient Drop and Go at Manchester. Would use again.
Mr Keelty - ★★★★★
Purple Parking had got it perfect for me, flying from T2 I left my car at T2 multi-storey at Manchester airport for a week, extremely easy to book and at the best price will definitely recommend them and use them again.
Mr Froggatt
- ★★★★★
Booked via PP at a cheaper rate than direct with T2 meet and greet at Manchester. Absolutely perfect experience and would certainly use again
Gill - ★★★★★
14 days parking at the Ringway, Manchester. Easy to book, easy to find and very straightforward at all stages. Fair price and no problems at all. Cheery bus driver made returning home at least bearable.
Mr Lawrence
Brown - ★★★★★
Jet parks 1 Manchester, no problem, drove straight in, number plate recognition in and out, found a space with not to many problems and the bus service and drivers were very helpful.
Anthony
- ★★★★★
We booked Jet Parks 3 at Manchester through Purple Parking, as it's easy to find, right next to the airport, and the checking in (and out) process is simple. The buses are regular and the drivers helpful.
Atkins
- ★★★★★
Drop and go Manchester, excellent, fast, good value!
Ms Harper
- ★★★★★
Meet and Greet, Terminal 2.
Very well organised for car and key drop off. Simple walk through to Departures. Helpful staff.
Mr Jones - ★★★★★
We used the "drop and go" at Manchester airport. Arriving at 4am for a city break in Athens, the whole experience was simple and very efficient.
We were welcomed, reminded of procedure, and through to terminal bus very quickly.
The car pick-up was equally simple.
I would use this parking again.
Mr Ryan - ★★★★★
I have used purple parking twice in the last 2 weeks. Jet parks at Manchester and air parks at Birmingham. Both times were brilliant. Manchester bus drivers were extremely friendly and helpful.
Ms Griffiths
- ★★★★★
Got to Manchester Airport, drove to our selected car park, superb automated service, recognised our vehicles number plate and barrier lifted, parked up the car and removed our luggage, transfer bus arrived within minutes and took us to the terminal within 5 minutes. Great holiday. Arrived back and everything was just as efficent. Car exactly where we left it and no unwanted surprises. Secure car park with CCTV & floodlights. Absolutely Superb.
YNWA
- ★★★★★
Easy booking and better prices than Manchester airport website. Good update on issues that may affect your travel. Really loved the service and the drop and go parking was awesome.
Mr Okeke Eze
- ★★★★★
Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend the meet and greet service at Manchester airport. 5 stars from me
Ms Rouse - ★★★★★
*Reviews collected from TrustPilot.
Manchester Airport Hotels with Parking Terminal 2
For you money-savvy travellers out there, why not consider booking one of our great value hotel and parking packages for Manchester Airport Terminal 2? Sort your parking and get a great night's sleep within minutes of T2 - no need to rush up on the morning of your flight. Our packages are such great value, that they don't work out much more than booking parking alone! To find out more and browse our Manchester Airport hotels, click the button below.
Manchester Airport Hotels
Sign up and Save
Grab the latest offers and deals by signing up! We promise that that's exactly what you'll get (we hate spam as much as you do).
Get exclusive offers.