Yes, you can drop off, pick up or park a campervan, motorhome or other tall vehicle at Bristol Airport, but not in the main Drop Off & Pick Up car park. That car park has a 2.5 metre height restriction. Taller vehicles up to 16 seats use the dedicated Minibus & Over Height Car Park instead, a few minutes' walk from the terminal, from £9.50 for up to 5 minutes and capped at £30 for up to an hour. Vehicles over 16 seats need to pre-book a slot in the Bus & Coach Park. Checked 2026.
Why your campervan might not fit in the main car parks
Bristol Airport's main Drop Off & Pick Up car park, on the Transport Interchange close to the terminal, has a 2.5 metre height restriction and is designed for express drop-offs and pick-ups under ten minutes. A typical campervan or small motorhome can easily clear that limit once you include a roof box, solar panel, awning rail or roof-mounted bike rack, so it is worth checking your vehicle's actual height, not just the base model's spec sheet, before you drive in. If you are not sure, treat anything close to 2.5 metres as over height and use the dedicated car park instead, since a vehicle that will not fit through the barrier causes a longer delay than planning for it in advance.
The Minibus & Over Height Car Park
This is Bristol Airport's dedicated area for vehicles that do not fit the standard drop-off restriction: minibuses and any other vehicle up to 16 seats that stands over 2.5 metres tall, which covers most campervans, motorhomes, high-roof vans and larger 4x4s with roof boxes. It sits separately from the main drop-off and pick-up area, a few minutes' walk from the terminal, and is well signposted on arrival.
| Duration | Gate price |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 minutes | £9.50 |
| 5 to 20 minutes | £11.50 |
| 20 to 40 minutes | £14.00 |
| 40 to 60 minutes | £30.00 |
| Maximum stay | One hour |
You pay on exit at the barrier, the same way as the standard Drop Off & Pick Up car park, and there is no need to book ahead for a drop-off or pick-up in a vehicle under 16 seats. The one-hour maximum stay is firm, so it suits getting a passenger out of the vehicle and into the terminal, or waiting to collect someone from arrivals, rather than a longer stop.
If your vehicle has more than 16 seats
Larger minibuses and coaches, anything over 16 seats, cannot use the Minibus & Over Height Car Park on a walk-in basis. You need to book in advance to reserve a slot in the Bus & Coach Park, which is also part of the Transport Interchange. If you are organising a group transfer in a full-size coach, arrange this booking before travel day rather than arriving and hoping for space.
Can you park a campervan for a longer stay while you fly?
This is a different question from dropping someone off, and the answer is less straightforward. Bristol Airport's multi-storey car parks are built over several levels with fixed clearance between floors, which is standard for a multi-storey structure and not generally suited to a tall campervan or motorhome, even though the airport does not publish a single headline height figure for every car park. Silver Zone, the airport's large, surface-level park-and-ride car park, is open-air rather than multi-storey, which in principle makes it a more realistic option for a taller vehicle than the Multi-Storey or Meet & Greet car parks.
That said, Bristol Airport does not publish a confirmed height limit for Silver Zone or its other long-stay options on its own site, so do not assume your motorhome will fit based on general reasoning alone. If you are planning to leave a campervan or motorhome at Bristol Airport for several days while you fly, call the airport's parking team or email [email protected] before you book, and confirm both the height clearance and whether oversized vehicles are accepted in that car park at all. Booking the wrong product and being turned away on the day is a far worse outcome than a five-minute call in advance.
Practical tips for driving a tall vehicle to Bristol Airport
- Measure your actual vehicle height, not the brochure figure. Roof boxes, bike racks, solar panels and awning rails all add height, and the margin for error at a 2.5 metre barrier is small.
- Use the Minibus & Over Height Car Park for any drop-off or pick-up, rather than risking the barrier at the standard Drop Off & Pick Up car park.
- Follow the signs on arrival. The Minibus & Over Height Car Park is signposted separately from the main terminal drop-off, a few minutes' walk from the building.
- Book ahead for anything over 16 seats. The Bus & Coach Park is a pre-booked facility, not a walk-in option.
- Call ahead for multi-day parking. If you need to leave a tall vehicle at Bristol Airport for the duration of your trip, confirm height clearance with the airport directly rather than guessing from a car park's general description.
- Keep the one-hour cap in mind. The Minibus & Over Height Car Park is built for a drop-off or pick-up, not an extended wait, at £30 for up to an hour.
Related reading
For regular car drop-offs and pick-ups under 2.5 metres, see our drop-off charges guide. If you are deciding between parking and a pre-booked transfer altogether, our parking page compares every official car park on price and distance from the terminal.
FAQs
Can I drop off a campervan at Bristol Airport?
Yes, but not in the main Drop Off & Pick Up car park, which has a 2.5 metre height restriction. Use the Minibus & Over Height Car Park instead, a short walk from the terminal, from £9.50 for up to 5 minutes.
What is the height restriction at Bristol Airport's drop-off car park?
2.5 metres. Any vehicle taller than that, including most campervans, motorhomes and vans with roof boxes, needs the dedicated Minibus & Over Height Car Park rather than the standard Drop Off & Pick Up area.
How much does the Minibus & Over Height Car Park cost at Bristol Airport?
From £9.50 for up to 5 minutes, rising to £11.50 for 5 to 20 minutes, £14.00 for 20 to 40 minutes and £30.00 for 40 to 60 minutes. The maximum stay is one hour, paid on exit at the barrier.
Can I leave a motorhome parked at Bristol Airport for a week while I fly?
Possibly, but the airport does not publish a confirmed height limit for its long-stay car parks, and multi-storey car parks are generally unsuitable for a tall vehicle. Call Bristol Airport's parking team or email [email protected] to confirm before you book.
Where is the Minibus & Over Height Car Park at Bristol Airport?
A few minutes' walk from the terminal, separate from the main Drop Off & Pick Up area. It is clearly signposted once you arrive at the airport.
Do I need to book the Minibus & Over Height Car Park in advance?
No, for vehicles up to 16 seats it works on a walk-in, pay-on-exit basis like the standard drop-off car park. Vehicles over 16 seats must pre-book a slot in the Bus & Coach Park instead.