Car Park 4

5–10 minute walk from Terminal 1, mid-stay Car Park 4

Car Park 4 sits on-airport at Birmingham (BHX), around a 5–10 minute walk from Terminal 1 depending on pace and bags. It’s signed as “Mid Stay” on the approach roads, so follow the Car Park 4 / Mid Stay symbols once you leave the A45. This is a good middle ground between the short-stay multi-storey outside the terminal doors and the cheaper long-stay options further out.

Barrier entry runs on ANPR: pre-book online with your registration and the barrier usually lifts automatically when you roll up. If it doesn’t, use the help button at the entry column rather than pulling a ticket. Keep your booking reference handy on your phone; staff often ask for that number if the cameras miss your plate.

Walking route is step-free all the way to Terminal 1 and takes you past clear blue pedestrian signs marked “Car Park 4” and “Terminal.” With hand baggage only, most people cover it in under 8 minutes; pushing kids and suitcases, plan for the full 10. There’s lighting along the route and marked crossings over internal roads, but it’s still open-air, so factor in rain and winter wind.

Pricing usually lands in the mid-range: more than the off-airport park-and-ride lots, less than the closest premium short-stay. Advance online booking can shave a noticeable chunk off the drive-up daily rate, especially in school holidays. If your plans move a lot, look at the flexible tariffs on the booking page rather than the absolute cheapest option.

Practical tip: screenshot your booking confirmation with the “Car Park 4” label and dates before you travel; mobile signal in some on-airport BHX car parks can be patchy when the queues build at exit barriers.