Space description
Gated
Suitable for tall vehicles
Enjoy this flexible option for the price of a saver one!
Purple Parking is our most booked car park at Gatwick thanks to its affordable price, proximity to both terminals, and great security features that ensure your car is kept safe while you're away.
Need to know
Drive to Purple Parking - we'll give you directions in your booking confirmation.
Drive through the barrier and park in the open arrival lane. Take note of your lane number and head to reception to check in - you'll need to have your booking confirmation details to hand. The receptionist will then inform you where to leave your keys and direct you to the shuttle bus.
You'll be given a ticket, which you'll need to show the bus driver. It will also have instructions on the back for when you return.
Hop on the car park's shuttle bus to the airport. It takes 10 minutes to reach the North and South terminals and buses run every 20 minutes.
Accessibility
When you arrive let reception know immediately that you have a mobility vehicle.
The car park has accessible shuttle buses and parking bays. If you need to park in one of these bays make sure you let reception know so they can ensure your car is returned there when you get back.
Facilities
The reception area has disabled toilets, standard ones and baby changing facilities.
Security
The car park is secured by:
Perimeter fencing
Floodlighting
Regular staff patrols
CCTV
The small print
Larger or commercial vehicle? The car park has changed its terms and conditions meaning that some larger vehicles are no longer accepted. If your vehicle is one they won't accept you'll be charged an additional £25 per day when you arrive. Please read below for full details and check whether the car park will accept your vehicle before you book.
Purple Parking Park and Ride cannot accept:
Commercial vehicles or minibuses of any variant.
Single or double cab pickup trucks such as Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux or Nissan Navara.
Medium-panelled or windowed vans such as a VW Transporter, VW Caravelle, VW Caddy, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Viano or short wheel-based vehicles of any description.
Large panelled or windowed vans such as a Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Ford Transit or long wheel-based vehicles of any description.
Any variant of camper van.
Any vehicles over 2.1m high.
Failure to comply to the above, you will be charged an additional £25 per day.
The car park will move your car to a self-park area and charge an additional £20 per day in any of the following cases:
Not providing a key to your vehicle.
Not deactivating ghost alarms (or not providing clear instructions to the team at check-in).
Not removing steering wheel locks.
If you have an electric car, make sure it has enough battery charge to be moved through the car parks and last the duration of the stay otherwise the car park may charge you a fee. The car park does not offer electric charging.
We recommend that you leave 45 minutes to drop your car and keys off and get the shuttle to the airport.
Help us go green! There's no need to print out your booking confirmation, show it on your mobile device.
Early or late? The car park offers a grace period until midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20, which is subject to change.
Purple Parking is our most booked car park at Gatwick thanks to its affordable price, proximity to both terminals, and great security features that ensure your car is kept safe while you're away.
Need to know
Drive to Purple Parking - we'll give you directions in your booking confirmation.
Drive through the barrier and park in the open arrival lane. Take note of your lane number and head to reception to check in - you'll need to have your booking confirmation details to hand. The receptionist will then inform you where to leave your keys and direct you to the shuttle bus.
You'll be given a ticket, which you'll need to show the bus driver. It will also have instructions on the back for when you return.
Hop on the car park's shuttle bus to the airport. It takes 10 minutes to reach the North and South terminals and buses run every 20 minutes.
Accessibility
When you arrive let reception know immediately that you have a mobility vehicle.
The car park has accessible shuttle buses and parking bays. If you need to park in one of these bays make sure you let reception know so they can ensure your car is returned there when you get back.
Facilities
The reception area has disabled toilets, standard ones and baby changing facilities.
Security
The car park is secured by:
Perimeter fencing
Floodlighting
Regular staff patrols
CCTV
The small print
Larger or commercial vehicle? The car park has changed its terms and conditions meaning that some larger vehicles are no longer accepted. If your vehicle is one they won't accept you'll be charged an additional £25 per day when you arrive. Please read below for full details and check whether the car park will accept your vehicle before you book.
Purple Parking Park and Ride cannot accept:
Commercial vehicles or minibuses of any variant.
Single or double cab pickup trucks such as Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux or Nissan Navara.
Medium-panelled or windowed vans such as a VW Transporter, VW Caravelle, VW Caddy, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Viano or short wheel-based vehicles of any description.
Large panelled or windowed vans such as a Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, Renault Master, Ford Transit or long wheel-based vehicles of any description.
Any variant of camper van.
Any vehicles over 2.1m high.
Failure to comply to the above, you will be charged an additional £25 per day.
The car park will move your car to a self-park area and charge an additional £20 per day in any of the following cases:
Not providing a key to your vehicle.
Not deactivating ghost alarms (or not providing clear instructions to the team at check-in).
Not removing steering wheel locks.
If you have an electric car, make sure it has enough battery charge to be moved through the car parks and last the duration of the stay otherwise the car park may charge you a fee. The car park does not offer electric charging.
We recommend that you leave 45 minutes to drop your car and keys off and get the shuttle to the airport.
Help us go green! There's no need to print out your booking confirmation, show it on your mobile device.
Early or late? The car park offers a grace period until midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20, which is subject to change.
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Reviews about this space
Pian 8th November 2024
Supplier take 45 minutes from the requested phone call, poor services to departure.
On arrival, I wait 1 hour for the car delivery, bad service.
Dawid F30th October 2024
Excellent - a 5-star experience
Ruth G29th October 2024
The staff were friendly and organised and it was very smooth and easy to do . Thank you .
Sarah S12th October 2024
Excellent - a 5-star experience
Len J5th October 2024
Got hit with a extra charge for parking a small van of £25 a day which wasn't made clear enough when I booked and entered my reg if I had of known I obviously would've parked elsewhere but when I arrived I had no choice with time and my flight. Staff were rude and abrupt about the situation very contradicting. This needs to made much clearer before paying the app knows the vehicle when you enter your reg so should alert you to this charge as it adds up to very expensive parking
Mr R26th September 2024
You shouldn't alow to book parking if wehicle doesn't meet parking standants.
Martin B17th September 2024
I liked how speedy the whole process was of dropping off and picking the car up.
I disliked that my car was unlocked in the car park on collection.
Mary S12th September 2024
Very happy with booking all went smoothly thank you
Jenni C3rd August 2024
Had a bit of trouble with the booking bit staff sorted it, getting the bus was really quick and easy. Overall happy and would book again
Valentina P29th June 2024
Excellent - a 5-star experience
Points of interest
Gatwick Airport0.96 miles away
Gatwick Airport Station0.96 miles away
The Hawth Theatre2.66 miles away
Frequently asked questions
JustPark has access to tens of thousands of spaces from car parks to private driveways that you can book in advance. Once you’ve found a space on our App or website, complete your booking and we’ll send through details of how to find and use your space.
We have a dedicated customer support team online 8-8 Mon-Fri and 9-6 Sat-Sun. You can call or Live Chat with them during these hours. Contact details can be found on our Help Centre.
When you have completed your booking and payment has been taken, we’ll send through the exact address and access instructions to your space.
Yes we have a flexible cancellation policy, you can cancel up to 24hrs before the start time of your booking.