Here’s the honest truth: Short Stay at Terminal 4 is for short visits. If you’re dashing in to drop off a relative who’s moving to Australia, go for it. If you’re parking for a week while you sip pina coladas in Spain, run for the hills—or the Long Stay car park.
I once parked there for just under an hour to pick up a mate. I paid £12.40 and felt like I’d been pickpocketed by a well-dressed executive. The lesson? Plan your timing like you’re planning a bank heist—efficient, quick, and with an escape route.
If you absolutely must use Short Stay, share the cost with friends. Split the fee among three people, and suddenly it feels like a bargain. Plus, you get to bond over the shared trauma of airport parking prices. Friendship!
