Passport at the ready. Bags packed. Pets shipped off to their respective accommodation. Itinerary planned. The only thing left to do is to book your parking and set off for your holiday.
You can leave that bit to us.
At CheapAirportParking, we make it easy to find cheap parking at Cardiff Airport. Just enter your travel dates, search, and see what appears. The cheapest options will appear at the top of the results and you can book directly through our site!
Park with confidence at Highwayman Parking (now owned by APH), Cardiff Airport. Your vehicle stays in a secured facility with straightforward transfers to departures.
| Car Park | Type | Transfer | 7-Day Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Highwayman Parking (now owned by APH) Park & Ride About this productPark with confidence at Highwayman Parking (now owned by APH), Cardiff Airport. Your vehicle stays in a secured facility with straightforward transfers to departures. | Park & Ride | 7 min | £89.00£12.71 per day |
Prices shown are for a 7-day pre-booked stay. Prices may vary by date.
The options shown are available through Cheap Airport Parking, other options are available.
Search dates: 6 July 2026 – 13 July 2026 · Prices retrieved: 29 June 2026
Sample prices based on pre-booked parking for standard future dates. Prices vary by travel date, time, and availability.
| Stay Length | Cheapest Car Park | Type | Transfer | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £39.00£39.00 per day | |
| 3 days | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £64.00£21.33 per day | |
| 7 days | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £89.00£12.71 per day | |
| 10 days | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £109.00£10.90 per day | |
| 2 weeks | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £129.00£9.21 per day | |
| 3 weeks | Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £179.00£8.52 per day |
Prices are live and may change depending on availability, booking time and travel dates.
Searches from 6 Jul 2026 across 1–21 day stays · Prices retrieved: 22 Jun 2026
Lowest available pre-booked price per parking type for a 7-day stay. Prices vary by date and availability.
| Parking Type | Product | Transfer | 7-Day Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride | 7 min shuttle | £89.00 | Lowest cost, happy with a short shuttle |
Prices shown are the cheapest available from our live results.
Search dates: 6 Jul 2026 – 13 Jul 2026 · Prices retrieved: 29 Jun 2026
Not sure which option suits your trip? Here's how the main types compare.
Drive to an off-airport car park and take a shuttle bus to the terminal.
A driver meets you at the terminal drop-off, takes your keys, and parks for you. Car is returned to the terminal on arrival.
Park in a car park owned or operated by the airport. Short walk or covered walkway to the terminal — no shuttle needed.
| Type | How it works | Transfer | Price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride | Drive to an off-airport car park and take a shuttle bus to the terminal. | 5–20 min | Cheapest | Budget-conscious travellers, longer stays |
| Meet & Greet | A driver meets you at the terminal drop-off, takes your keys, and parks for you. Car is returned to the terminal on arrival. | None — drop off at terminal | Premium | Families, business travellers, early flights |
| On-Airport | Park in a car park owned or operated by the airport. Short walk or covered walkway to the terminal — no shuttle needed. | Walk (0–5 min) | Mid-range | Short trips, travellers who prefer to walk |
Cardiff Airport charges £3 for up to 10 minutes in the drop-off zone, then £3 per further 10 minutes. Car Park 2 offers 20 minutes free for drop-off.
| Zone | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-off Zone | Up to 10 mins | £3 |
| Drop-off Zone | Each further 10 mins | £3 |
| Car Park 2 | Up to 20 mins | Free |
Prices are set by Cardiff Airport and subject to change.
Cardiff Airport uses the same tariff for pick-up. Car Park 2 provides 20 minutes free for collecting passengers and is the recommended free pick-up option.
| Zone | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car Park 2 | Up to 20 mins | Free |
| Drop-off Zone | Up to 10 mins | £3 |
| Drop-off Zone | Each further 10 mins | £3 |
Prices are set by Cardiff Airport and subject to change.
Short or long; self-park or valet? There are a few different parking options at Cardiff Airport. Here are a few of them:
Drop off your car at the dedicated Meet and Greet area, hand over your keys, and then head straight for check-in. They will park your car in a secure location and keep it there until you return.
CCTV is in operation throughout the car park and at all hours of the day. It uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to automate and simplify the parking process.
More importantly, the Meet and Greet area is just a short walk from the main terminal building and the start of your holiday!
The Short Stay car park is Park Mark certified, with no maximum height restrictions, special assistance for reduced-mobility travellers, and 24/7 operation. It’s designed for short and simple travel, as it’s just a short walk from the terminal.
For the best rates, book in advance. You can pay at the gate, and it’s possible to book stays of less than 20 minutes. For stays of multiple days, the gate prices are on the high side.
The Long Stay car park is a little further away, but it’s still within walking distance and it’s just as secure. Book online for the cheapest prices.
Short Stay is almost within touching distance of the terminal and the Long Stay car park isn’t too far away either. But if you want to take as few steps as possible, head for Premium Parking. It’s right next to the terminal and features extra-wide bays, perfect for larger vehicles and clumsy kids.
There is a height restriction of 2.7m and the car park is open 24 hours a day.
There are special assistance points throughout Cardiff Airport’s Short and Long Stay car parks. You’ll find these points at every entry and exit barrier. Just press the button to call a representative and they will provide assistance.
Highwayman Parking is the only off-airport parking available at Cardiff Airport. It’s a secure unofficial service that features an award-winning car park and is open 24 hours a day.
There are regular shuttle buses to take you to the airport and they’ll also pick you up on your return. The shuttle journey is about 5 to 7 minutes, and the drivers can help you to load your luggage if required.
Cardiff Airport is located near the village of Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 13 miles from the city that gives it its name. Before the pandemic, it handled over 1.6 million passengers a year, but it remains to be seen whether it can return to those numbers.
Cardiff Airport is the only commercial passenger airport in Wales and while passenger numbers vary, it’s usually around the 20th busiest airport in the United Kingdom.
In 2020, Amsterdam was the busiest route flying from Cardiff Airport, with all flights handled by KLM. Doha was a close second, followed by Alicante, Dublin, and Edinburgh.
The Doha route first became available in 2018. It was the first long-haul flight in over a decade and proved to be a hit with travellers from the outset. The route is provided by Qatar Airways and while it was suspended during the pandemic, it may make a return in the near future.
The biggest airlines at Cardiff Airport include Wizz Air, TUI Airways, and Ryanair. It is a Focus City for Wizz Air and the airline offers a number of seasonal routes, including Alicante, Bucharest, Faro, Corfu, Larnaca, and Lanzarote.
Cardiff Airport is home to the 51° Executive Lounge, which you can book online or at reception. It provides guests with a relaxing place to spend a few hours and includes all of the following:
If you’re flying KLM Business Class or as part of their Blue Platinum and Gold membership schemes, you can also access the Business Lounge. Contact your airline or the airport for more information.
The Executive Lounge isn’t free, so if you’d rather save your cash for your holiday or some mementoes, head to the airport’s duty-free instead.
World Duty Free has the widest selection of duty-free fragrances, alcohol, snacks, treats, and luxury items. There’s also a WHSmith… because of course there is. You’ll find the usual selection of books and magazines, and as it’s also a Well Health & Beauty location, there are some health and beauty essentials too.
There’s a Beer House restaurant if you want to grab a bite to eat and a Costa if you need a pick-me-up.
