Short Stay Airport Parking

Five-minute walk to EMA T1, priced for true short stays

Short Stay Airport Parking at East Midlands Airport sits right next to the T1 terminal, about a 5‑minute walk to check‑in. It’s a classic pay‑more, walk‑less setup: you’re paying for proximity, not value. At a headline rate of about £47.99 per day, this is for people who care more about minimizing time on the ground than shaving pounds off the bill.

This is official on‑airport short‑stay parking, so you’re inside the airport ring road and already past the main access roundabouts in under 2 minutes of entering EMA. Being next to T1 means no shuttle, no waiting, and realistically 5–7 minutes from locking the car to standing in the departures hall. That’s the appeal on early 06:00 flights or tight evening returns.

At £47.99 per day, it makes most sense for same‑day meetings or 1–2‑day trips; beyond that, the cost ramps up faster than the long‑stay options farther from the terminal. You’re paying a premium over off‑airport parking that can easily be double or more per day, justified only if that 5‑minute walk matters to you. Weekend city breaks can add up quickly here.

Short Stay Airport Parking works well for quick drop‑offs and pick‑ups when you don’t want to gamble on busy lay‑bys or time‑limited bays. Being next to the terminal also helps if you’re dealing with heavy luggage, kids, or work kit and want to avoid bus transfers. Barrier entry and exit are usually automatic via number plate recognition, cutting down faff at peak times.

Tip: Do the maths before booking: for trips longer than 48 hours, compare Short Stay’s £47.99 per day against the official long‑stay and off‑airport car parks; you may be better off adding a 5‑ to 10‑minute shuttle ride and pocketing the difference.