I Love Park and Ride,
Southgate,
Stansted Airport,
CM24 1PY
Distance to airport
The car park is located within the boundary of Stansted Airport, just over a mile from the terminal building.
Transfers from airport
Transfers run 24 hours a day on demand and take approx. 3 minutes.
Transfer costs £7.50 per vehicle, covering drop off and pick up on the terminal forecourt
Stansted I Love Park & Ride
Stansted I Love Park & Ride is a low-cost off-airport service located just over a mile from the terminal, with on-demand transfers taking around three minutes. Drive to the Southgate car park, leave your keys at reception and take the transfer bus to the terminal. The service operates 24 hours a day and your vehicle may be moved between I Love’s secure Park Mark car parks within the airport boundary.
I Love Park & Ride is aimed at passengers who want a short transfer without paying for the convenience of terminal-side parking. Unlike official self-parking products such as Long Stay or Mid Stay, you leave your keys with the operator while you are away.
Why choose Stansted I Love Park & Ride?
Quick transfer: on-demand transfers take around three minutes.
24-hour operation: transfers are available day and night.
Close to the airport: the car park is within the airport boundary, just over a mile from the terminal.
Park Mark accredited: the parking operation meets recognised standards for safer parking.
No height restriction: useful for vehicles that may not fit some multi-storey products.
On-demand transfer: there is no fixed shuttle timetable to work around.
How does I Love Park & Ride compare with APH Park & Ride?
APH Park & Ride operates from the same I Love parking operation at Southgate. Both require you to leave your keys and use an on-demand transfer, so the practical parking experience is very similar.
Compare the final price, cancellation terms and any included airport-access charges rather than assuming they are completely different car parks. APH currently includes the airport drop-off and pick-up access fee in the product price, while I Love bookings can show that charge separately depending on the rate and seller.
How does I Love Park & Ride compare with FHR Park & Ride?
FHR Park & Ride is also provided by the I Love Park & Ride operation. Both use the same Southgate location, require you to leave your keys and use a short on-demand transfer.
The main differences are therefore likely to be the booking company, price, cancellation conditions and how airport-access charges are presented. FHR currently states that its transfer charge is payable separately on arrival.
How does I Love Park & Ride compare with Maple Parking?
Maple Parking Park & Ride is another third-party Park & Ride option close to Stansted Airport. Both require you to leave your keys, but Maple runs transfers around every 20 minutes rather than on demand and quotes a journey of around five minutes.
Choose I Love when you prefer an on-demand transfer. Choose Maple when its price or booking conditions are better for your dates.
How does I Love Park & Ride compare with Official Long Stay?
With I Love Park & Ride, you leave your keys and use a short on-demand shuttle. With Official Long Stay, you park the car yourself, keep your keys and take a longer airport shuttle.
Choose I Love when a shorter transfer and lower third-party price are more important. Choose Long Stay when keeping your keys and using an official airport-operated car park matter more.
Important things to know
I Love Park & Ride operates 24 hours a day and requires you to leave your keys. Your car may be moved between the operator’s Park Mark car parks within the Stansted Airport boundary. Transfers are on demand and take around three minutes. The current Airport Parking Shop listing states that a £7.50 transfer charge per vehicle covers terminal drop-off and pick-up, so check whether that charge is included in the particular rate you are booking or payable separately. Minimum-stay charges can apply at certain times of year. Return collection is from Zone C on the terminal forecourt.
Directions
Follow signs from the motorway towards the mid-stay car park, using post code CM24 1PY in your Sat Nav. The car park is located next to Holiday Inn, just opposite MacDonald’s and before the BP garage. Turn in to the Holiday Inn entrance and then immediately on the right hand side you'll find the entrance to the car park.
Park and ride contact number is 01279 682233 (Option 1) to contact the drivers should you need help with directions (emergency number is 07794948969).
Arrival procedure
On arrival, please park in a customer parking space on the right hand side and go to the reception to check in before unloading your bags. You will be required to leave your keys.
Return procedure
On your return, please ensure you collect all your luggage and clear customs before calling 01279 682233 (Option 1) to be collected. Then make your way to the forecourt, just outside the terminal doors and wait in Zone C by the flag poles. Please remain on the same level as departures.
Please know that they are unable to wait for more than 5 minutes so it is essential that you are ready to be collected; otherwise you may be liable for any excess fees they incur. Emergency number is 07972 541638.
Security
The car park has 24 hour security including security fencing, gates, lighting and the Park Mark award.
Additional information
The service operates 24 hours a day.
You will be required to leave your keys and your car may be moved and stored in one of their Park Mark car parks, all located within the airport boundary.
Minimum stays/charges may apply at this car park at certain times of the year.
Transfer costs £7.50 per vehicle, covering drop off and pick up on the terminal forecourt.
I Love Park & Deliver - Return Meet
If you book the I Love Park & Deliver - Return Meet option, your car will be returned to you outside terminal.
On arrival, please follow the arrival procedure above.
On return, please collect all your luggage and clear customs before calling the number on your confirmation (Option 1) to have your car delivered. It is essential to make your way to the forecourt, just outside the terminal doors and wait in Zone C by the flag poles to ensure a prompt delivery of your car. Please remain on the same level as departures.
Please know that your car is unable to be on the forecourt for more than 10 minutes so it is therefore essential you are ready to collect your car on return and exit the forecourt within the 10 minute period.
Transfer costs £7.50 per vehicle, covering drop off and pick up on the terminal forecourt
Stansted I Love Park and Ride reviews
4.5/5 from 155 verified reviews
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Jo Long
No problems dropping the car off here for a few days and was explained to us that when we land make our way to the pick up point and then call and the minibus would pick us up. We came straight out the airport and made our way to the pick up point and a bus was already there. The driver Dave was extremely rude and bad tempered to us saying we should have phoned which we were going to but he was already there!! He did the same to another couple that arrived a few minutes later. Very bad customer service. It doesn’t take much to greet your customers with a smile and courtesy. Won’t be using again!
Verified booking 27 Mar 2019
5
CS
Clive Sprawson
Polite and friendly staff. Waiting time for taking and fetching minimal. Car ready for pick up when we arrived back at car park. Good value for money. Would use again.
Verified booking 15 Sep 2018
1
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Sophie
DONT.
Left our Range Rover Sport there for 7 nights. Was told they would drive the car to another compound for the week (which we expected!) and were told around 5 miles will be used.
Took photos of the car and mileage on drop-off. On pick-up; no mileage added to the car BUT 40 miles of diesel used????? AND back seats are all grubby and scratched on the leather, front passenger seat reclined back like a bed on pick-up and the radio stations have all been changed.
Seats were IMMACULATE when we dropped with only one scratch on one seat.
Clearly being used for either their breaks with the engine running or used throughout the week and mileage clocked back? - not sure which one. Doesn't seem to explain the diesel usage with no clock mileage added.
The parking wasn't cheap for the week either so expected better service for the car.
On the plus; taxi run and pick up was on time.
Verified booking 21 Aug 2018
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Dean fynes
BEWARE - I left my car here for five days. On returning back had noticed someone had crashed into the front of my car. This company accepted the damage was caused while they had my car but refused to pay for than £20. I am now going through the small claims court to get back over £400 worth of damage caused.
AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!!
Verified booking 24 Jul 2018
5
KW
Katie Wells
Very quick and easy. I would use this again. Excellent service.
Verified booking 4 Jul 2018
5
MD
Maria Dominguez
Easy to find, very close to the terminal, very quick transfer. Would definitely recommend.
Verified booking 3 Jun 2018
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Ag Stroud
It was a cheap option and it is near the terminal. But although the car Park is only 5 minutes away, I had to wait 20 minutes to be picked up at Stansted, and 20 minutes to be taken from the parking area to the terminal. On both occasions we had to wait in the minibus while waiting to pick up additional drivers for the Meet and Greet service. Overall, frustratingly slow.
Verified booking 16 Apr 2018
5
DN
Daryl Newland
Excellent
Verified booking 14 Mar 2018
5
BN
Brenda Newman
A fantastic efficient and extremely friendly service - first time I have used this service but not the last- highly recommended!!
Verified booking 19 Feb 2018
5
JF
James Fox
I recieved an excellent service from I Love Park and Ride Stansted.They offered a great price and their pick up and drop off service was fast and effecient.
I will definately use them again.
No problems dropping the car off here for a few days and was explained to us that when we land make our way to the pick up point and then call and the minibus would pick us up. We came straight out the airport and made our way to the pick up point and a bus was already there. The driver Dave was extremely rude and bad tempered to us saying we should have phoned which we were going to but he was already there!! He did the same to another couple that arrived a few minutes later. Very bad customer service. It doesn’t take much to greet your customers with a smile and courtesy. Won’t be using again!
Verified booking 27 Mar 2019