🚗 Luton Airport Mid-Stay Car Park – Complete LU2 9GP Guide
Covered mid-stay parking at LLA – perfect for 1–7 day trips, shuttle included.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay & Display with Covered Shelter (Operated by Luton Airport)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (shuttle runs 05:00–00:00)
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (traveler reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Pay on Exit):
1 day (0–24 h): £12.00
2 days: £22.00
3 days: £30.00
4 days: £36.00
5 days: £40.00
6 days: £42.00
7 days: £44.00
Pre-Book Discounts: Up to 20 % off via LLA website for 3+ day stays
Blue Badge Holders: First 30 min free, then standard mid-stay rates (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Ticket machine (cash/card) or online pre-booking; pay-on-exit option available
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~1 000 bays |
| Covered Shelter | Covered walkways to shuttle pick-up point |
| Lighting | Continuous LED across car park |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV & airport security patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Barriered gate with ticket/ANPR entry |
♿ Accessibility
Accessible Bays: 50 bays closest to shuttle shelter; blue-badge display required
Step-Free Routes: Covered walkway from buses to terminal building
Drop-Off Zone: Adjacent covered lay-by for shuttle boarding
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: 8 × 7 kW Pod Point units (standard mid-stay tariff applies)
Nearest Rapid Chargers: 4 × 50 kW BP Pulse at Terminal 1 MSCP (5 min shuttle ride)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Early Mornings (05–08 h) | 90 % | Early departures |
| Midday (12–14 h) | 75 % | Business travelers |
| Evenings (18–21 h) | 85 % | Weekend getaway returns |
| Off-Peak Overnight | 60 % | Long-stay holiday bookings |
Pro Tip: Pre-book online to guarantee a bay and save up to £10 on multi-day stays.
🚶 Shuttle & Connections
| Destination | Shuttle Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 Departures Hall | 8 min | Covered, wheelchair-accessible |
| Terminal 2 via transfer | 12 min | Connects both terminals seamlessly |
| Luton Airport Parkway Rail | 15 min (walk/shuttle) | Rail links to London & Midlands |
⚠️ Important Notices
Shuttle Frequency: Every 10 min from car park shelter (05:00–00:00)
Booking Guarantee: Pre-book to secure space; drive-ups subject to availability
Height Limit: None; suitable for all vehicle types
📌 Expert Tips
Long-Stay Hack: Booking 5+ days unlocks the lowest per-day rate (~£6.29/day).
EV Users: Reserve one of the 7 kW bays early; rapid chargers at Terminal 1 if you need a faster top-up.
Late Flights: Overnight parking is free after 00:00 if your ticket ends before 06:00.
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: Addition of 20 × 7 kW chargers in mid-stay lot under airport sustainability plan.
2026: Roll-out of ANPR pay-by-plate to eliminate physical tickets across all LLA car parks.
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