How to choose the cheapest Teesside International Airport Parking?

Used to just rocking up to official Teesside parking on the day and paying as you enter? Perfectly understandable as you just want to relax and enjoy your holiday; however, by using Airport Parking Shop and a tiny bit of planning, you can save money and perhaps find an option better suited to you.

A comparison: Turning up at the On-Airport Car Park (Short & Long Stay) is £36.00 for 12–24 hours and £105.00 for 7 days (then £15 per additional 24 hours). Our lowest price last week was £36.91 for a 7-day stay.

Tempted? Then, whether it is the nearest car park or the cheapest, we give you the answers below in just three bite-sized chunks.

1 – Understand Your Parking Type Options (and what's usually cheapest)

Quick Insights

Park & Ride is usually the cheapest (you park further away and take a bus), while Short Stay, right by the terminal, is the most expensive.

A Deeper Dive

(but don’t worry you will be back to the surface in no time)

• Short Stay (or Multi-Storey) — usually very near to the terminal and just a few minutes’ walk to departures.
• Long Stay (or Park & Ride) — these two names exist because Long Stay is more often used for official airport car parks, while Park & Ride is used by third-party providers. What they have in common is that they usually require a shuttle bus or a longish walk of 10+ minutes.
• Meet & Greet — you leave your car and keys near the terminal; it’s parked for you in a secure compound.

If you’re travelling with the family, you may find the Meet & Greet service is best suited to you; if you’re not carrying huge amounts of luggage then a cheaper Park & Ride may be the best option for you.

Teesside Car-park Specifics

Teesside keeps things simple with one official on-airport car park, directly opposite the terminal — it works for both short and long stays. It’s walkable in well under 5 minutes (typically ~1–3 minutes), no shuttles, and you keep your keys. The site is Park Mark accredited, monitored 24/7, and uses ANPR/ticketless entry.

Walkable (official)

• On-Airport Car Park (Short & Long Stay) — directly opposite the terminal; walk ~1–3 minutes; self-park; keep your keys; Park Mark; ANPR.

Park & Ride (official/third-party)

• There is no regular third-party Park & Ride at Teesside — the official car park is designed to be walkable, with no shuttle buses needed.

Meet & Greet

• Not generally sold as a parking product at Teesside.

Which parking type is cheapest?

Expect to pay more for convenience at larger airports, but at Teesside the on-airport car park is close, simple and often the best value when pre-booked. Drive-up (turn-up) 7-day pricing is £105; pre-booked rates are typically lower, especially outside peak weeks.

Using Airport Parking Shop

Tip: By default, Airport Parking Shop lists prices from low to high irrespective of the parking type, which you can see in the blue box. If you are sure what kind of parking type you want, simply hit the Filter Results option above the results and then select just what you want under Parking Options on the left.

2 – Plan to Book in Advance

Quick Insight

Start looking at least two weeks in advance.

The Quick Dive-Down Part

Turning up and paying at the barrier is the most expensive way to park. Standard turn-up rates are £36.00 for up to 24 hours, £72.00 for 2 days, and £105.00 for 7 days (then £15 per additional day). Pre-bookable online rates start at £24 for up to 24 hours and £70 for 7 days. Our lowest price last week was £36.91 for a 7-day stay. Booking ahead nearly always reduces the total.

Tip: Prices go up due to availability (or lack of), so at busier times of the year, like school and national holidays, you may want to start looking at prices even earlier.

3 – Compare Parking Features to Find the Best Value

Once you’ve decided on a parking type, compare what they offer to get the right balance of price and convenience:

• Transfer time & frequency (Teesside is walkable; no shuttle required)
• Distance from terminal (~1–3 minutes walk)
• Keys (keep vs. leave — official: keep your keys)
• Opening hours (24/7 operation; ANPR/ticketless system)
• Security & reviews (Park Mark, CCTV, patrols)
• Accessibility (Blue Badge bays close to terminal; step-free route)
• Total price, not headline (compare turn-up £105/7d vs pre-book £70/7d typical)

Compare Parking Options

Using Airport Parking Shop

Tip: After doing a search the features above will be displayed in the tabs, or by hitting the More Info button.

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Hotel Parking at Teesside Airport

Located a short distance from the airport is the Durham Tees Hotel. They offer an extended parking option for guests, so it may be worth staying the night before you fly and taking advantage of their parking package. You can contact the hotel on 01325 33 33 53 or email them to check availability and book.

Durham Area Guide

Situated in Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside is a small, but historically well established town. Although usually associated with the chemical and industrial centre of the north east, Teesside has also, over the years, acquired a good nightlife. It has an abundance of pubs and clubs which attract people from all over the UK, particularly the ever-popular Club M. The food is good too, with a diverse spread of award winning restaurants.

Every summer for the last 27 years the Corus Gala is held in the Redcar area. This exciting family day out never fails to impress, with new attractions each year, including major music acts, sporting activities, and a whole host of other enlightening entertainment.

Teesside Airport offers a wide range of facilities. Its clean, modern set-up allows for minimum-fuss maximum-pleasure travelling, complemented by the accessible area it is situated in.