Manchester Drop and Go Express - P10
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£8.75 per day
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Distance to airport
On-airport. Approximately 1–2 minutes’ walk to Terminal 3 Departures and 12–15 minutes’ walk to Terminal 2.
Transfers from airport
Are not required - just stroll in 2 mins to T3, or in less than 15 mins to T2.
Introduction
Manchester Airport Drop & Go Express – P10 is an official staff-parking service particularly well suited to Terminal 3, which is around two minutes away on foot. Drive into P10, leave your car and key at reception and walk directly to the terminal while an insured driver parks the vehicle. Terminal 2 is approximately a 12–15-minute walk away.
Express removes the need to find a permanent parking space or wait for a shuttle. Despite the name, it is not a meet-and-greet service at the terminal entrance: you still drive to the P10 car park and complete a short check-in.
Why choose Drop & Go Express – P10?
- Two minutes from Terminal 3: one of the shortest parking-to-terminal routes available for Ryanair passengers.
- No shuttle: both terminals are reached on foot.
- Staff parking: leave your key and an insured airport driver parks the vehicle.
- ANPR entry: the barrier recognises the registration entered when booking.
- Locker collection: scan your receipt on return to release your key and locate the car.
- Accessible parking: Blue Badge bays are available and passengers with reduced mobility can be parked close to reception.
How does P10 compare with Drop & Go – P16?
Both are official services where you leave your key and an airport driver parks the car. P10 is around two minutes from Terminal 3 and 12–15 minutes from Terminal 2 on foot. P16 is approximately five minutes from Terminal 3 and provides a 24-hour shuttle to Terminal 2.
Choose P10 for the shortest route to Terminal 3 or if you want to avoid a shuttle. Choose P16 for Terminal 2 if you would rather take a bus than walk for 12–15 minutes, or whenever P16 is cheaper.
How does Drop & Go Express compare with Meet & Greet?
Both services involve leaving your key and having an airport driver park the vehicle. Terminal 2 Meet & Greet is positioned close to T2 check-in, whereas P10 requires a 12–15-minute walk. Terminal 3 Meet & Greet is no longer accepting new bookings, with P10 now recommended by the airport as its closest alternative.
Choose P10 for Terminal 3. For Terminal 2, choose Meet & Greet when the shorter walk justifies the price difference.
How does Drop & Go Express compare with Multi Storey parking?
Both allow you to walk to the terminal without using a shuttle. At P10, you leave your key and a driver parks the car. Multi Storey is self-parking, so you find a space, keep your keys and return to the vehicle where you left it. Most Multi Storey spaces are also covered.
Choose P10 if you do not want to search for a space and are travelling from Terminal 3. Choose a terminal-specific Multi Storey if keeping your keys or covered parking matters more.
Important things to know
Follow signs for P10 because the airport signs do not use the Drop & Go Express name. The service is pre-book only and normally has a minimum stay of four days, subject to availability. Keep the receipt issued when handing over your key because it is needed for the return locker. Vehicles must have a valid MOT, fit beneath the two-metre height restriction and fit within a standard 2.4m by 4.8m bay. Commercial vehicles and trailers are not accepted, and parking beyond the booked period may incur an additional charge.
Directions
The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Arrival procedure
When you get close, follow the signs for P10 – the signs won't mention Drop and Go Express.
The barrier will recognise your number plate and lift automatically. Park in the next available lane, take your key to reception, check in, and keep your receipt.
Then walk to your terminal. It's around 12 to 15 minutes to Terminal 2, and 2 minutes to Terminal 3.
Return procedure
Head back to the Drop and Go Express office. Scan your receipt at the return lockers and your key will be released. Check the key label for your car's location in the returns area, then collect your car and head home.
Security
The car park is secured by barriers and fencing, with key collection lockers. All the expert drivers are fully qualified and insured for the peace of mind.
Accessibility
Blue Badge bays are clearly signposted – just follow the blue line.
If you use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility, your car will be parked right next to reception or in a Blue Badge bay.
Need airport assistance? Book it with your airline, then head to reception when you arrive so OCS can come and meet you.
Important information
Early or late? The car park offers a grace period of 6 hours at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £61.40 per 24 hours, which is subject to change.
Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they fit under the 2m entry barrier and fit in a standard-size parking bay (2.4m x 4.8m).
Vehicles must have a valid MOT.
The car park has luggage trolleys near the arrival lanes – you'll need £1 to use them.