Heathrow's official left luggage service is run by the Excess Baggage Company at staffed counters in the arrivals area of all four terminals. Storage starts at £10 per bag for up to three hours and £15 for up to 24 hours, with counters open 05:00 to 23:00 every day. You can turn up and pay on the day or pre-book online.
How much does it cost to store luggage at Heathrow
Pricing is per bag and rises with the length of stay. There are no lockers anywhere at Heathrow, this is a staffed, security-screened service rather than self-service.
| Duration | Price per bag |
|---|---|
| 0 to 3 hours | £10 |
| 3 to 24 hours | £15 |
| 24 to 48 hours | £27.50 |
| 48 to 72 hours | £40 |
| After 72 hours | £12.50 per additional day |
| After 7 days | £10 per day |
A weekend trip of two or three bags stored for a full day works out at £30 to £45, which is worth weighing against the cost of an extra night's hotel storage or a locker at a nearby train station if you have flexibility on where you leave your bags.
Where are the left luggage counters
Each of Heathrow's four terminals has its own counter, positioned landside in the arrivals concourse, so you can drop bags off as soon as you land or before you head airside to check in. Because the counters sit in each terminal rather than centrally, use the counter in the terminal you're actually flying from or arriving at. If you're unsure which terminal that is, check your booking confirmation or see our guide on finding which terminal your flight uses.
What are the opening hours
All four counters open at 05:00 and close at 23:00, seven days a week. That covers the vast majority of Heathrow's flight schedule, but if you're arriving on a very late or very early flight outside those hours, plan to store your bags once the counter opens rather than assuming round the clock access.
How to book
You can book online in advance through Heathrow's website or simply walk up to a counter with your bags. Pre-booking doesn't change the price but can save time if you want to guarantee a slot during a busy period, such as a summer weekend or a school holiday changeover day. Staff take payment by card, and you'll get a receipt and tag to reclaim your bag later. For phone queries, the operator can be reached on +44 (0)20 8759 3344.
What you can and cannot store
Bags are screened for security before they're accepted, the same way hold luggage is screened for a flight, so the same restrictions on prohibited and hazardous items apply. Don't expect to store anything containing lithium battery power banks above the usual carry limits, flammable liquids, or anything else that wouldn't clear airport security. If in doubt about a specific item, ask the counter staff before you queue.
Left luggage vs the alternatives
If you're only killing an hour or two between a landside errand and your flight, the Heathrow counter is the simplest option since it's inside the terminal you need. For longer breaks, for example a full day exploring London on a long layover, some travellers compare the cost against a station locker in central London, factoring in the extra journey time to get there and back. Given the Piccadilly line and Elizabeth line both run direct from the terminals into town, explore the public transport options if you're weighing up a central London locker against paying Heathrow's higher multi-hour rate.
If your gap between flights is short and you don't plan to leave the airport at all, it may not be worth queuing for left luggage. See our guide to Heathrow connection times to work out how much spare time you realistically have.
Left luggage on a connecting flight
Left luggage counters are landside, so they're only usable if you're actually leaving the terminal building, not for passengers connecting airside between flights. If you're self-connecting on separate tickets and need to collect and recheck a bag, that's a different process, covered in our guide on whether you need to collect bags on a Heathrow connection.
All prices and hours here were checked 2026 against Heathrow's own published rates, but always confirm on the day, particularly around holiday periods when demand and queueing times can be higher than usual.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a luggage locker at Heathrow?
No. There are no self-service lockers anywhere at Heathrow. All left luggage storage is staffed and operated by the Excess Baggage Company at counters in each terminal's arrivals area.
How much does it cost to store one bag for a full day at Heathrow?
Up to 24 hours costs £15 per bag. Anything under three hours is a flat £10.
Can I store luggage overnight at Heathrow?
Yes, but the counters close at 23:00 and reopen at 05:00, so you'll need to collect and drop off within those hours. Storage across a 24 to 48 hour span costs £27.50 per bag.
Do I need to book left luggage in advance?
No, you can walk up and pay on the day, though pre-booking online is available if you want to guarantee a slot at busy times.
Is left luggage the same at all four terminals?
Yes, pricing and hours are consistent across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, each with its own counter run by the same operator.
Will my bag be searched before storage?
Yes, bags go through security screening before they're accepted, similar to hold luggage checks, so the usual restrictions on hazardous and prohibited items apply.