Long Stay Stansted Meet and Greet Parking

Enter Stansted, your departure and return dates, and your intended vehicle handover and collection times to [compare products for your travel dates](/results). Check that the booking covers the full time your car will be away, including the time needed to leave the terminal after your return flight.

Here, ‘long stay’ describes the length of your booking, not a named airport car park. Meet & Greet means handing your vehicle and keys to the booked operator, who parks the car and returns it according to the product’s arrangements. You can also view our [Stansted Meet & Greet parking overview](/parking/stansted/stansted-meet-and-greet-parking).

Compare more than the displayed booking price. Read each product’s details to establish what is included and whether any handover-area access, entry or exit charges apply. Check who pays these charges and when they are payable.

For a longer trip, also check the terms for extending your stay, collecting early, changing dates or cancelling. Review any vehicle size or type restrictions before choosing a product. If a charge or condition is unclear, ask for clarification before completing payment rather than assuming it is included.

Stansted Meet & Greet service hours are 04:00–23:00 daily. Plan both your vehicle handover and return collection within that window; your flight times alone do not establish whether the arrangements will work.

For departure, allow time after handing over the car to reach check-in or bag drop and complete security. On return, allow for passport control where applicable, baggage reclaim and reaching the collection point. A flight landing shortly before 23:00 may leave too little time to collect your vehicle within service hours. Check suitability before booking and do not assume an out-of-hours handover is possible. Use our [Stansted arrival and check-in planning guide](/guides/stansted-airport-check-in-security-arrival-guide) to help plan your departure.

Save your booking confirmation and the operator’s contact details before travelling. Follow the confirmation’s directions to the designated handover location, including any requirement to call ahead. Do not choose a terminal drop-off area yourself or assume every product uses the same meeting point.

At handover, have your booking reference ready, remove your luggage and personal belongings, and complete any vehicle checks or paperwork specified by the operator before handing over the keys. Keep any receipt or collection information provided. Our [car preparation checklist](/guides/prepare-car-meet-and-greet-parking) can help you get ready before leaving home.

Read the return instructions before you fly home. They should explain when to contact the operator and where to meet your vehicle. Follow that contact sequence rather than assuming the car will be waiting as soon as your flight lands.

If your flight or collection time changes, contact the operator using the details supplied with your booking. Check how a delay affects collection arrangements, service hours and any applicable charges. At collection, check the vehicle and your belongings before leaving, and raise any concerns with the operator promptly.

Booking ahead gives you time to compare the terms, confirm that the service hours suit your journey and review the handover instructions before travel day. It also gives you an opportunity to resolve questions about charges or vehicle requirements without doing so on the way to the airport.

Once you have chosen a suitable product, check your dates, times, vehicle details and contact information, then pay online. Keep the confirmation accessible during your trip. Booking earlier does not guarantee a lower price or availability for your dates.