The Exeter drop-off charge in detail
£8 for up to 15 minutes in Car Park P1, the drop-off and pick-up car park directly opposite the Main Terminal.
If you overstay: £15 for 15–60 minutes; £20 for 1–4 hours.
How long will you stop? Exeter drop-off cost by the minute
A 15-minute stop costs £8.
| Length of stop | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | £8 |
| 10 minutes | £8 |
| 15 minutes | £8 |
| 20 minutes | £15 |
| 30 minutes | £15 |
| 45 minutes | £15 |
| 60 minutes | £15 |
The alternative: Car Park P4 (free for up to 30 minutes for drop-off and pick-up).
Worked out from the charges above, checked 25 Oct 2026. The airport times your stay, not you, so leave a margin.
Where to drop off at Exeter
Car Park P1 has dedicated drop-off and pick-up bays directly opposite the Main Terminal — stopping on the terminal approach roads isn't permitted.
What the Exeter drop-off is actually like
Car Park P1 has dedicated drop-off and pick-up bays directly opposite the Main Terminal — stopping on the terminal approach roads isn't permitted.
Source: the airport's own page.
How and when to pay the Exeter drop-off charge
How: Card at the exit barrier or the pay stations.
When: pay at the barrier or pay station before you leave. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff — £15 to an hour, £20 to four hours.
Barrier-controlled with card payment at the exit barrier or pay stations.
Exemptions: Blue Badge holders can stay up to 4 hours in Car Park P1 for the 15-minute rate: validate at the exit intercom.
Free drop-off alternative at Exeter
Car Park P4 — Free for up to 30 minutes for drop-off and pick-up. Allow extra time for the walk or the transfer.
Every airport's free alternative is in the free drop-off guide — or scan the full comparison table.
Pick-up charges at Exeter Airport: where to collect and what it costs
P1's bays are signed for pick-ups as well as drop-offs, at the same £8 for up to 15 minutes. The cheaper option is Car Park P4: free for up to 30 minutes for both drop-offs and collections.
How pick-up charging works across the UK: pick-up charges at every airport · the quick comparison.
Travelling over Christmas or New Year? Bank-holiday payment deadlines, trains and winter closures: Christmas and New Year at the airport.
Getting to the Exeter drop-off
Exeter Airport terminal. Follow the drop-off signs on site.
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Being dropped off isn't the cheap option.
Use Exeter's drop-off zone both ways and you'll pay £8 twice.
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Just dropping someone off? Car Park P4 is the free option here — details above.
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Exeter drop-off & pick-up FAQs
How much is the drop-off charge at Exeter Airport?
Exeter Airport charges £8 for up to 15 minutes in its drop-off zone. If you overstay: £15 for 15–60 minutes; £20 for 1–4 hours.
Is there a free drop-off at Exeter Airport?
Yes. Exeter keeps a free or cheaper option — Car Park P4: Free for up to 30 minutes for drop-off and pick-up. Allow extra time for the walk or the transfer.
How do I pay the Exeter Airport drop-off charge?
Card at the exit barrier or the pay stations. You pay before leaving; longer stays climb the tariff — £15 to an hour, £20 to four hours.
Do you pay the Exeter drop-off charge before you leave?
Yes — Barrier-controlled with card payment at the exit barrier or pay stations.
Is the Exeter drop-off charge free for Blue Badge holders?
Blue Badge holders can stay up to 4 hours in Car Park P1 for the 15-minute rate: validate at the exit intercom.
Is there a pick-up charge at Exeter Airport, and where do you collect?
P1's bays are signed for pick-ups as well as drop-offs, at the same £8 for up to 15 minutes. The cheaper option is Car Park P4: free for up to 30 minutes for both drop-offs and collections.
Has the Exeter Airport drop-off charge gone up?
Yes. It rose from £6 in 2026 to £8, an increase of about 33%.
Did you know?
Exeter Airport opened on 31 May 1937 — though the very first aircraft to land there, three weeks earlier, was a Leopard Moth delivering coronation photographs in the month George VI was crowned.
Source: exeter-airport.co.uk
Drop-off charges at airports near Exeter
Method & corrections
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