Heathrow's official Meet and Greet parking costs from £143.40 for one day at the effective 2026 rate, rising to £246.60 for three days, and it is worth it mainly if your time and convenience matter more than the price difference against Park & Ride, since you drop your car just minutes from check-in and it is waiting for you in the same spot when you land. Valet Parking is the step up from that, letting you leave your car right at the terminal forecourt with the drop-off charge waived, but it is quote-only rather than listed at a fixed daily rate, checked 2026.
How much is Heathrow Meet and Greet Parking?
| Duration | Price (effective 6 January 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 day | £143.40 |
| 2 days | £195.70 |
| 3 days | £246.60 |
| 4 days | £297.50 |
| Each additional 24-hour period | £38.70 |
Drive-up, unbooked rates start even higher, from £138.60 for a single day before the January 2026 price change, so pre-booking online in advance is the way to get the best available price rather than turning up and paying at the barrier.
What actually happens with Meet and Greet at Heathrow?
You drive your own car into the Meet and Greet reception, located inside your terminal's Terminal Parking (formerly Short Stay) car park, just a few minutes' walk from check-in and departures. Staff take 360-degree photos of your car using damage limitation cameras, available at Terminals 2, 3 and 5, before parking it in a secure on-site storage area with round-the-clock security patrols. When you land, your car is brought back to the same Meet and Greet reception in your arrival terminal's Terminal Parking car park, so there is no shuttle bus and no wait to collect it.
How is Valet Parking different from Meet and Greet?
Valet Parking drops you even closer to the terminal than Meet and Greet. Instead of driving into the Terminal Parking car park yourself, you pull up at a dedicated valet reception directly on your terminal's departure forecourt, hand over your keys, and staff drive the car away to secure storage. The clearest financial benefit is that Valet Parking customers get a full, 100 percent discount on the Terminal Drop-Off Charge, since you are technically dropping off rather than parking. On return, your car is waiting in the Terminal Parking car park at your arrival terminal, the same as with Meet and Greet.
Valet Parking is available only by advance booking, and Heathrow does not publish a flat daily rate for it. You need to enter your dates and terminal into the online booking tool to get a quote.
Is Meet and Greet worth it compared with Park & Ride?
Park & Ride, Heathrow's long-stay option, is considerably cheaper for most trip lengths, typically running from around £37 to £47 a day at drive-up rates and less when pre-booked well ahead. The trade-off is a shuttle bus journey to and from the terminal at both ends of your trip. Meet and Greet costs roughly three times as much per day as Park & Ride, so it earns its price mainly on short stays where the time saved matters, when you are travelling with heavy luggage, or when you are running close to your check-in time and cannot afford the extra 20 to 30 minutes a shuttle transfer typically adds.
Comparison: Heathrow parking options
| Meet and Greet | Valet Parking | Park & Ride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day price (2026) | From £143.40 | Quote on booking | From around £37 to £47 |
| Where you leave the car | Terminal Parking reception | Terminal forecourt | Park & Ride car park |
| Shuttle bus needed | No | No | Yes |
| Drop-off charge | Not applicable | Waived (100% discount) | First 29 minutes free |
| Best for | Convenience on a short trip | Fastest possible drop-off | Lowest cost on longer stays |
Can I add Fast Track or a lounge to a Meet and Greet booking?
Yes. When you book Meet and Greet or Valet Parking through Heathrow's official site, you can add Fast Track security or lounge access to the same booking at checkout, which can be convenient if you are already paying a premium for a smooth start to your trip.
For the full range of Heathrow parking prices, see our Heathrow parking guide. If accessibility is a priority, read our Blue Badge and disabled parking guide. For the forecourt drop-off charge these options can help you avoid, see Heathrow's drop-off charge page, and for security add-ons, check is Heathrow Fast Track worth it.