Short Stay Heathrow Meet and Greet Parking

Here, “short stay” means parking for a short trip; it does not mean you are booking a self-park space in Heathrow’s Short Stay car parks. With Meet & Greet, a driver takes your car to be parked while you travel. Your booking instructions specify where to meet the driver and how to arrange collection.

For an overnight visit or a few days away, compare the full booking cost for your actual dates rather than assuming a daily rate. Any minimum booking period depends on the product terms.

Enter your parking start and end dates, planned handover times and Heathrow terminal. Allow time for the vehicle handover before check-in, and for passport control and baggage collection before collecting your car.

Before paying, check the named operator, terminal coverage, meeting-point instructions, cancellation and amendment terms, and any stated charges for terminal access, waiting or late collection. Do not assume those charges are included unless the product details say so.

[Check Meet & Greet options for your dates](/results), or visit our [Heathrow parking comparison page](/parking/heathrow/heathrow-meet-and-greet-parking) for the wider airport overview.

Heathrow service hours are 04:00–23:00 daily. Check that your planned departure handover and return collection both fit these hours before booking.

Save your confirmation and contact number before setting off. Follow any instructions about calling ahead, and use the exact meeting point supplied for your product and terminal—not simply the nearest terminal drop-off lane.

At handover, confirm you are meeting the driver arranged for your booking. Remove your luggage, travel documents and valuables, complete any required vehicle checks or paperwork, and hand over the keys. Leave time for this process as well as your airline’s check-in requirements; our [Heathrow departure timing guide](/guides/heathrow-departure-arrival-check-in-security-guide) can help you plan.

Follow your confirmation’s instructions on when to contact the operator after landing. Some arrangements require you to be ready to leave the terminal before requesting the car, so check the procedure rather than assuming it will be waiting when your flight lands.

Go to the agreed collection point, check the vehicle and collect your keys. If your flight is delayed or your terminal changes, contact the operator using the booking details. Check the late-return terms, particularly if a delay could take collection beyond 23:00; do not assume an out-of-hours handover is possible.

Flying back to a different terminal? Read our [guide to different Heathrow departure and return terminals](/guides/heathrow-different-departure-arrival-terminals) and confirm the arrangement before paying.

Booking ahead gives you time to compare the full cost and terms, check that both handovers fit the service hours, and save the meeting instructions before travelling. This is particularly useful when a short trip leaves little flexibility around work commitments or flight times.

It does not guarantee a lower price or availability. Once you find a suitable option, review your dates, terminals and vehicle details, then pay online. Keep the confirmation accessible and check its contact instructions before departure.