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Travel by Car

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Travel by Car

How to get to and from East Midlands Airport by car

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Driving to and from East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport is a well-connected airport, handy not only for the M1 which is just a few minutes' drive away, but also for the A42 to the centre of Birmingham, A50 to Stoke-on-Trent and the A453 to Nottingham. Leicester is just three junctions away on the M1. 

The postcode for East Midlands Airport is DE74 2SA. 
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Parking at the airport


There are a number of official airport parking options available, with prices to suit all budgets. To guarantee your space you can pre-book your preferred car park online, in a few simple steps. 

We also have some great Pick Up & Drop Off options if you’re catching a lift to or from the airport. 
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Car rental


You can also rent a car from our official providers Rentalcars.com. With a wide range of cars available at great value prices, book online for a seamless pick up at the airport. 
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FAQs

I'm picking up and dropping off. Where should I park?

We’ve got plenty of great Pick Up & Drop Off options at East Midlands Airport.  

For the quickest drop off, we recommend our Rapid Drop Off area where check-in is just minutes away. Our convenient barrierless system means you can drive straight through, and pay your charges remotely through our payment portal. Just make sure you pay by midnight the day after your visit! 

Both our Short Stay and Long Stay car parks also have free pick up and drop off options.  

But if you’re looking to stay for more than an hour, get ahead and pre-book your space for convenience and ease. 

Is there Blue Badge parking?

Yes! We’ve got great hassle-free Blue Badge parking options close to the terminal. Visit our dedicated page to find out more.   

Blue Badge holders can also receive a 20% discount on Meet & Greet – simply call 0808 169 7032 to book.  

I’m staying at an airport hotel, is there anywhere to park?

We have a great range of hotels at the airport with parking – explore your options so you can wake up for your flight just minutes from the terminal. 

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