Pick Up and Drop Off

Pre-book a Short Stay car park for over one hour or secure your space up to one hour before arrival

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Pre-book Pick Up and Drop Off

There are different options for dropping off or picking someone up from East Midlands Airport. We have options at our Short Stay car parks, or a free alternative at our Long Stay car park. You can either pick up or drop off at both locations. We also have a Rapid drop off option for quick drop offs which is ideally located in front of the terminal building.

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From Thursday, 1 May 2025, we have introduced a new barrierless system at our Rapid Drop Off zone, designed to make your journey quicker and more convenient.

To make journeys even easier, we recommend that customers create an Autopay account to enable automatic payments each time they use Rapid Drop Off.

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Our Rapid Drop Off is most suitable for quick drop offs of loved ones or friends. It is the most convenient option for passengers, with check-in just minutes away.

Parking charges
Up to 15 minutes	£5
Every minute after the first 15 minutes	£1

Maximum stay is 30 minutes. Payments must be made online by midnight the following day.

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If you're looking to stay for over an hour, we strongly recommend that you book in advance to get the best East Midlands Airport parking prices.

Please see our Turn Up and Park page for more details on the options for car park bookings on the day you travel.

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Barrierless FAQs

How can I pay for my visit to a Rapid Drop Off?

You can pay online, or by phone: 03452 221517.

Payments cannot be made using cash or cheque. Additionally, payments for Rapid Drop Off areas cannot be made upon exiting, as there are no payment barriers in this area.

If payment is not received by midnight the following day, a £100 Parking Charge will be issued, which will be reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.

How long will I have to pay for my visit to Rapid Drop-Off?

Payment must be made by midnight the day after you visit to ensure a Parking Charge is not sent to the registered vehicle holder.

How do I pre-register an account?

Yes, you can set up an account and add a payment card, which will automatically take payment after each journey through Rapid Drop Off. To do this, please visit the payment portal.

Please note it is your responsibility to ensure there is a valid payment method on your account before using Rapid Drop Off.

What happens if I forget to pay?

If you do not pre-register or pay as a guest before midnight the next day, a Parking Charge will be sent to the registered vehicle holder.

Can I pay in advance for my visit to Rapid Drop Off?

No, payment can only be made after you have visited Rapid Drop Off at East Midlands Airport. To avoid a parking charge, payment must be made by midnight the day after your visit. Alternatively, you can create an account and add a payment card to enable automatic payments for each of your journeys. You can create an account by visiting the payment portal.