Bristol Airport has seven separate car parks, and the right one depends on how long you are away and how far you want to walk. Silver Zone is the cheapest for anything over a couple of days, from about £6.62 per day pre-booked. The Multi-Storey is the closest to the terminal, from a £60 gate price for up to 24 hours. Short Stay suits waits of an hour or two. Prices checked August 2026.
All Bristol Airport car parks at a glance
| Car park | Best for | From (pre-booked) | Walk to terminal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Zone | Trips of 3+ days | ~£6.62/day | Free shuttle, every 15 min, 24 hours |
| Multi-Storey | Short trips, speed | Gate price £60/24hrs | Short walk |
| Short Stay | Waits under a few hours, or 1 to 2 day trips | From £8.50 (15 min) | Short walk |
| Mid Stay (opening spring 2026) | Trips over 8 days | Gate price £50/24hrs | 8 to 12 minute walk |
| Meet & Greet | Valet convenience | Quote only | Drive up, hand over keys |
| Drop Off & Pick Up | Set-down under 10 min | From £8.50 | At the terminal |
| Waiting Zone | Free waiting before pick-up | Free (60 min) | Shuttle from Car Rental Centre |
Only Silver Zone and Short Stay have published pre-booked online rates on our own checks; the rest are shown at their official gate price below, since online pre-booked pricing varies by date and should be checked at the time of booking. Gate prices are generally around 75 percent higher than pre-booking the same car park in advance, so book ahead wherever you can.
Silver Zone: the budget choice for longer trips
Silver Zone is Bristol Airport's park and ride, with over 11,000 spaces and a free shuttle to the terminal every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. It is designed for stays of 3 days or more. Pre-booked prices start from about £6.62 per day. At the gate, Silver Zone costs £100 for 3 days, £135 for 4 days, £170 for 5 days, then £35 for each additional day, so the pre-booking saving compounds the longer you are away. With the dedicated Long Stay car park closed for a rebuild, Silver Zone is currently the main long-stay option at the airport.
Multi-Storey: the fast, covered option
The Multi-Storey car park is a short walk from the terminal, with covered spaces and number-plate recognition for quick entry and exit. It suits travellers who want speed over price. The gate price is £60 for 0 to 24 hours, £115 for 2 days, £165 for 3 days and £210 for 4 days, with £40 per extra day after that. Pre-booking online in advance typically undercuts these gate rates, in line with the airport's general pre-booking discount.
Short Stay: for a wait, a quick trip, or a mixed-length stay
Short Stay sits close to the terminal and covers everything from a short wait to a stay of a few days. The tariff, effective from January 2026, runs from £8.50 for up to 15 minutes, rising through £10.50 (15 to 30 minutes), £13 (30 to 45 minutes) and £25 (45 to 60 minutes), to £30 for 1 to 4 hours. For longer stays, the gate price is £45 for 4 to 12 hours, £65 for 12 to 24 hours, £100 for 2 days, £140 for 3 days and £175 for 4 days, then £30 per extra day. Booking a day or two in advance online saves against these gate prices.
Mid Stay: the new option for trips over a week
A new Mid Stay car park, replacing part of the closed Long Stay facility, is scheduled to open in spring 2026, an 8 to 12 minute walk from the terminal, aimed at trips of 8 days or more where you keep your own keys throughout. Its published gate price is £50 for 0 to 24 hours, £95 for 2 days, £130 for 3 days and £160 for 4 days, then £30 per extra day. Because Silver Zone's long-stay role has been under strain while the old Long Stay car park is rebuilt, it is worth checking whether Mid Stay has actually opened before you book, since spring 2026 timelines for airport construction projects can slip. If it is not yet open, Silver Zone remains the practical long-stay choice; see our parking page for the current status.
Meet & Greet: valet parking, no walking at all
Meet & Greet is a premium concierge service: you drive to the terminal, hand your car to a valet, and collect it the same way on return, with no shuttle and no walk. It is bookable online in advance only, and Bristol Airport does not publish a flat gate price for it, since the cost depends on your dates. Get a quote through the official parking pages before you assume it is out of budget; on short trips the time saved can make it worth the premium over Silver Zone.
Drop Off and Pick Up car park, and the free Waiting Zone
For a genuine drop-off rather than parking, the Drop Off & Pick Up car park charges from £8.50 for up to 10 minutes, rising to £60 for a maximum stay of 1 to 2 hours. It is covered in full, including the free alternative, on our dedicated drop-off and pick-up page. The free option is the Waiting Zone at the Car Rental Centre: free for up to 60 minutes, with a shuttle bus to the terminal, though there is a no-return policy within 30 minutes of leaving, so you cannot loop back in and out to reset the free hour. Beyond an hour, the Waiting Zone charges £10 for 1 to 2 hours, then £20 for each additional hour.
Minibus and over-height vehicles
Minibuses and other over-height vehicles that will not fit standard car park barriers have their own dedicated area, with a short-stay-style tariff starting from £8.50 for up to 5 minutes, rising through £10.50, £13 and £30 as the stay lengthens, similar in structure to the standard Drop Off & Pick Up tariff. If you are bringing a minibus or a tall vehicle for a longer stay, contact the airport directly to confirm current rates, since the published long-stay figures for this car park were not consistent enough to repeat with confidence here.
How to pick the right one
- Away 3 days or more, price matters most: Silver Zone.
- Away 8 days or more, want your keys on you: Mid Stay, once open, otherwise Silver Zone.
- A few hours or an overnight, want to be close: Short Stay or the Multi-Storey.
- Want zero walking and don't mind paying for it: Meet & Greet.
- Just dropping someone off: the free Waiting Zone, not a car park at all; see drop-off charges.
If you would rather not drive at all, compare the cost of a week of parking against a taxi or the airport bus on our transfer versus parking guide, or see the full breakdown on transfers vs parking.
FAQs
Which is the cheapest car park at Bristol Airport? Silver Zone, from about £6.62 per day when pre-booked, and the only realistic option for stays of a week or more while Long Stay remains closed.
Which car park is closest to the terminal? The Multi-Storey car park and Meet & Greet both put you right at the terminal, at a higher price than Silver Zone.
Is Long Stay parking open at Bristol Airport? Not currently. It is closed for a rebuild, with a replacement Mid Stay car park scheduled for spring 2026. Confirm its status before booking, since construction timelines can shift.
How much does Meet & Greet valet parking cost? Bristol Airport does not publish a flat price; it is quote-only and varies by date, so get an online quote rather than assuming a figure.
How much cheaper is booking online versus turning up at the gate? Roughly 75 percent cheaper on average, according to the airport's own guidance, so pre-booking is the single biggest saving across every car park here.
Can I cancel a car park booking if my plans change? Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival, with a £5 fee inside that window. See our guide to parking cancellations and refunds for the full policy.
Bristol Airport Guide is an independent travel guide, not affiliated with Bristol Airport. For taxi and ride-hailing costs to compare against parking, see our taxis page, and for the full public transport picture see buses and coaches.