East Midlands Short Stay 3

Overview

East Midlands Short Stay 3 is an official East Midlands Airport parking option within a few minutes' walk of the terminal. Park your own car, keep your keys and walk straight to check-in, with no shuttle bus required. Short Stay 3 can be pre-booked or used as Turn Up & Park, subject to availability, and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) provides straightforward entry and exit for pre-booked customers.

Why choose East Midlands Short Stay 3?

• Official East Midlands Airport parking.
• Approximately 1–5 minutes' walk from the terminal.
• No shuttle bus required.
• Park your own vehicle and keep your keys.
• ANPR entry and exit for pre-booked customers.
• Can be pre-booked or used as Turn Up & Park, subject to availability.
• Park Mark accredited.

How does East Midlands Short Stay 3 compare?

Short Stay 3 vs Short Stay 3 Premium

Short Stay 3 Premium uses the same Short Stay 3 location but gives you a designated premium parking bay. Both are self-park products where you keep your keys and walk to the terminal, so compare the extra cost of Premium against the benefit of the premium bay.

Short Stay 3 vs Short Stay 2

Short Stay 2 is another official walk-to-terminal option where you park yourself and keep your keys. The main difference is flexibility: Short Stay 2 is pre-book only, while Short Stay 3 can also accept Turn Up & Park customers, subject to availability.

Short Stay 3 vs Mid Stay 3

Mid Stay 3 involves a slightly longer walk but may offer better value for longer stays. Both let you park yourself and keep your keys, while Mid Stay 3 is the Mid Stay option specifically designated for Blue Badge parking.

Directions

Postcode: DE74 2SA
Exit the M1 or A42 onto the A453 and follow signs for East Midlands Airport.
Follow the road until you reach the main entrance to the airport.
Turn right into the airport.
At the first roundabout, take the first exit.
Continue following the road.
At the third roundabout, take the first exit to the left.
Turn left again into the Short Stay 3 car park.

Arrival procedure

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

On arrival at the car park, please drive up to the entry barrier and wait for the machine to read your number plate. This can take up to a minute. The barrier will then open so you can drive in and park.

If nothing happens after a minute, please press the button marked "assistance" so you can speak to a member of staff through the intercom. They'll ask you to confirm your details.

Please don't insert your credit or debit card into the barrier at any point or you will be charged again for your parking. Also, don't press the ticket button, as this will stop you being able to gain entry.

Once you've parked, just walk to the terminal, following the signs. It will take about 5-7 minutes.

Return procedure

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

On your return, please walk back to the car park, collect your car and drive to the exit barrier. It will lift to let you out (this can take up to a minute) but if it doesn't, please press the button marked "assistance" and a member of staff will let you out.

Please don't insert your credit or debit card into the barrier at any point or you will be charged again for your parking.

Security

The car park is patrolled every hour, 24 hours a day by security guards and has 24-hour CCTV, entry and exit barriers, a fence and lighting at night. It has been awarded the Park Mark, a security award for car parks which is accredited by the police.

Additional information

Short Stay 3 is an official self-park car park. You park your own vehicle and keep your keys.
Short Stay 3 can be pre-booked or used as Turn Up & Park, subject to availability. Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee a space, particularly during busy periods.
There is no minimum stay for East Midlands Airport's Short Stay car parks.
Trailers are not permitted in official East Midlands Airport car parks.
East Midlands Airport provides a 6-hour grace period after the booked exit time before overstay charges apply. The current Short Stay overstay charge is £20 per day.

Disabled facilities

Short Stay 3 is within walking distance of the terminal and no shuttle bus operates.
For designated Blue Badge parking within the Short Stay range, East Midlands Airport recommends Short Stay 1, where clearly marked Blue Badge bays are available.
If you require additional assistance, help points are available in the airport car parks.