London Stansted International Airport has now grown into London's' third airport and is the fifth busiest airport in the world. The airport offers 44 scheduled and charter airlines serving 145 destinations in 32 countries and is also the fastest growing airport in Europe. London Stansted Airport handles over 22 million passengers per year, so it’s hardly surprising that finding the right Stansted Airport parking to suit your needs can be such a nightmare – time consuming and expensive. However, the key to finding the right parking for your needs, at the right price, is now divulged for your reading pleasure…

There are various Stansted Airport parking options available to passengers travelling through the Airport depending on budget, length of stay and level of service required. Determining which Stansted Airport parking option will best suit your needs is the first step:

* Standard Stansted Airport Parking Stansted short term parking is just 200m from the terminal and suitable for stays of up to 5 hours - perfect for collecting or dropping off passengers, or for short trips. Any cars left unattended in the set down or pick up areas, will be towed away by the police and a release fee will be incurred. Therefore, if you need to leave your car unattended, motorists must park in the Stansted short stay car parks available at the Terminal.

* Business Stansted Airport Parking Travellers that need fast access through from parking to the airport can use the Short Stay Fast Track service. This car park is situated immediately in front of the Terminal entrance and recommended for stays of up to 24 hours, providing extra speed and convenience for business travellers. The Fast Track Stansted parking has a dedicated entry and exit and wider parking spaces. For business travellers with a stay longer than 24 hours, the Mid Term Stansted parking option below is recommended.

* Stansted Mid Term Parking For passengers travelling on short breaks and business trips, this secure mid term car park is the ideal choice. The car park is served by shuttle buses that run every 10 minutes with a journey time of 5 to 6 minutes.

* Stansted Long Term Parking For passengers travelling away for more than a few days, Stansted long term parking is recommended. This is where the minefield begins. There are a huge number of different options available for Stansted Airport parking, and many companies competing for your business. The long stay car parks are serviced by regular shuttle bus services to the terminal building, running from every 5 - 20 minutes, depending on the car park you choose. Some car parks only operate a shuttle bus during specified hours, so please check the times carefully if you have a late night or early morning flight. Passengers using this option must leave plenty of time as the transfer to the airport can take from 20 to 50 minutes. Keep reading for tips on how to make your Stansted Airport parking decision and get the best price.

Further useful information such as how to get to the airport, public transport, Stansted Airport parking, Terminal facilities, Airport security, Airlines, destinations, and for booking and paying for airport lounges, car rental, airport parking, travel insurance and foreign currency, can be found on the Stansted Information website.