Don鈥檛 get caught out in these new parking rules at this major UK airport
March 06, 2025 by Siobhan Doyle
Car changing is a big deal
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is rolling out a new parking system from 18 March. Find out how you could be affected.
The new system will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology which means barriers will be removed. The airport is confident that this change will significantly ease vehicle flow and tackle congestion at peak times.
Now that there鈥檚 no more barrier, drivers must not forget to pay the relevant parking/drop-off tariff within 24 hours of leaving the car park.
Payments can be handled in advance through Autopay, which automatically deducts the fee after exiting the car park. There鈥檚 also the option to post-payment at home or to pay at the usual on-site payment machines.
Nikki Bains, head of Planning, Transport and Strategy at Birmingham Airport said: 鈥淭he new barrier-free system will simplify passenger drop-offs, enhance vehicular surface access by offering a smoother and faster experience.
鈥淏y minimising waiting times for drivers, it will enhance traffic flow and improve efficiency across the area.鈥
Current prices at Birmingham Airport include the Premium Drop Down site which is 拢6 for 0-15 mins, 拢11 for 15-20 minutes, and 拢17 for 20-25 minutes.
The airport hopes the reduction of queues within the Premium Set Down and drop-off area will reduce carbon emissions and impacts to air quality.
鈥淭his further supports the airport鈥檚 drive to become Net Zero Carbon by 2033 and its existing plans to manage and reduce air quality,鈥 Bains said.
鈥淔urther information about the project, as well as how to register for AutoPay, will be made available to our customers soon.鈥
The new system will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology which means barriers will be removed. The airport is confident that this change will significantly ease vehicle flow and tackle congestion at peak times.
Now that there鈥檚 no more barrier, drivers must not forget to pay the relevant parking/drop-off tariff within 24 hours of leaving the car park.
Payments can be handled in advance through Autopay, which automatically deducts the fee after exiting the car park. There鈥檚 also the option to post-payment at home or to pay at the usual on-site payment machines.
Nikki Bains, head of Planning, Transport and Strategy at Birmingham Airport said: 鈥淭he new barrier-free system will simplify passenger drop-offs, enhance vehicular surface access by offering a smoother and faster experience.
鈥淏y minimising waiting times for drivers, it will enhance traffic flow and improve efficiency across the area.鈥
Current prices at Birmingham Airport include the Premium Drop Down site which is 拢6 for 0-15 mins, 拢11 for 15-20 minutes, and 拢17 for 20-25 minutes.
The airport hopes the reduction of queues within the Premium Set Down and drop-off area will reduce carbon emissions and impacts to air quality.
鈥淭his further supports the airport鈥檚 drive to become Net Zero Carbon by 2033 and its existing plans to manage and reduce air quality,鈥 Bains said.
鈥淔urther information about the project, as well as how to register for AutoPay, will be made available to our customers soon.鈥
The most expensive UK airport car parks
| Airport | Cost (拢) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted | 7 | 0-15 mins |
| Manchester | 6.20 | 10 mins |
| Birmingham | 6 | 0-15 mins |
| London Heathrow | 6 | 0-15 mins |
| Edinburgh | 6 | 10 mins |
| London Gatwick | 6 | 0-15 mins |
| Liverpool John Lennon | 6 | 10 mins |
| London Luton | 5 | 5 mins |
| Glasgow | 5.50 | 0-15 mins |
| Newcastle | 5 | 10 mins |
| Cardiff | 3 | 10 mins |
| London City | Free | 0-15 mins |
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