As of 2026, the standard Gatwick drop-off charge is £6 for a single visit. Yes, six British pounds—roughly the price of two posh coffees or one sad airport sandwich.
But here’s the twist: you get ten minutes of grace time to say your emotional goodbyes. Need more time? It’s an extra £1 per minute after that, so keep those hugs quick.
The Sneaky Card-Only Trap
Important life lesson: Gatwick’s drop-off zones are card-only. No cash, no coins, no scraping together your car’s loose change. If you try to pay with a fiver, the machine will laugh at you—digitally, of course.
You can pay online within 24 hours after your visit, but do not forget. The fine for forgetting is £100, which is enough to ruin your Tuesday.
