Bristol Airport drop-off charge
£8.50 for 10 minutes. Here's how to pay it, what happens if you forget, and the free way to drop off or pick up at Bristol Airport.
The charge
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | £8.50 |
| 10–20 minutes | £10.50 |
| 20–40 minutes | £13.00 |
| 40–60 minutes | £30.00 |
| 1–2 hours | £60.00 |
Maximum stay is two hours, with a 2.5m height limit. Prices went up on 5 January 2026 (from £7 to £8.50 for 10 minutes).
How to pay Pay before you leave
- At the exit by contactless or chip and PIN; Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
- Cashless, with no card surcharge
Don't stop on the airport roads
Stopping on Red Routes to drop off brings a £100 parking charge, cut to £60 if paid within 14 days.
Free drop-off and pick-up
Bristol's Waiting Zone, near the Car Rental Centre, is free for up to 1 hour for drop-off and pick-up, with a shuttle bus to the Transport Interchange. From 19 October to 18 December 2026 the Waiting Zone moves temporarily during refurbishment.
Picking someone up at Bristol
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 minutes | £8.50 |
| 10–20 minutes | £10.50 |
| 20–40 minutes | £13.00 |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
If you're dropping off and will be longer than 10 minutes, Bristol recommends its Short Stay car park.
Blue Badge holders and discounts
Blue Badge holders get up to 40 minutes in the Drop Off & Pick Up car park for £8.50: scan the barcode on the back of the badge at the exit barrier. Friends and family dropping off a Blue Badge holder can do the same.
Where to go
Postcode BS48 3DY. The Drop Off & Pick Up car park is on the Transport Interchange. Don't stop on the Red Routes around the airport.
Lift or park: which is cheaper?
Being dropped off and picked up means your driver does the trip twice each way: four journeys. This adds that up using Bristol's own charges.
15p a mile is a starting point; change it to suit your car. Parking prices change by date, so get a quote from the airport's own parking site.
Questions
How much is the drop-off charge at Bristol Airport?
£8.50 for 10 minutes in the Drop Off & Pick Up car park on the Transport Interchange, a 3–5 minute walk. Maximum stay is two hours, with a 2.5m height limit. Prices went up on 5 January 2026 (from £7 to £8.50 for 10 minutes).
How do I pay to drop off at Bristol Airport?
At the exit by contactless or chip and PIN; Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted; Cashless, with no card surcharge.
Is there free drop-off at Bristol Airport?
Bristol's Waiting Zone, near the Car Rental Centre, is free for up to 1 hour for drop-off and pick-up, with a shuttle bus to the Transport Interchange. From 19 October to 18 December 2026 the Waiting Zone moves temporarily during refurbishment.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to drop off at Bristol Airport?
Blue Badge holders get up to 40 minutes in the Drop Off & Pick Up car park for £8.50: scan the barcode on the back of the badge at the exit barrier. Friends and family dropping off a Blue Badge holder can do the same.
Where do I pick someone up at Bristol Airport?
Drop Off & Pick Up car park (up to 10 minutes: £8.50). If you're dropping off and will be longer than 10 minutes, Bristol recommends its Short Stay car park.
Sources
- Bristol Airport: Drop Off & Pick Up car park
- Bristol Airport: Passenger drop off and pick up
- Bristol Airport: Changes to fees (January 2026)
Checked on Bristol Airport's own website on 15 October 2026. Airports change these charges often, so check the signs on the day. Spotted a change? Email hello@airportdropoff.co.uk.