East Midlands Airport Drop-Off Charge
East Midlands Airport charges for terminal drop-off, read automatically by cameras with no barrier. You pay online after your visit — and a forgotten charge becomes a fine.
The charge is run by APCOA and applies to all vehicles using the drop-off area.
Pay-as-you-go
£8.00 / visit
Fine if you forget
£100.00
Pay-by deadline
By midnight the day after you drop off, or a £100 Parking Charge is issued.
£8 for up to 10 minutes (from 29 Sep 2026), then £1 per further minute (max 30). Free at Long Stay 2 for up to 60 minutes. Pay by midnight the day after.
How to pay it yourself
- 1Go to East Midlands Airport's official pay site.
- 2Enter your number plate and pay the drop-off charge.
- 3Register for AutoPay for regular visits — or let Snaptoll keep your crossings covered automatically.
What happens if you don't pay
A £100 Parking Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days).
Never think about the East Midlands Drop-Off again
Register your number plate with Snaptoll once, and we keep every crossing covered automatically, before the deadline — so a forgotten payment doesn't have to become a fine.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to pay?
Until midnight the day after your visit.
How does Snaptoll handle the East Midlands drop-off charge?
We register your plate and keep each visit covered automatically before the deadline — no deadline to chase, no faff.
When will the charge appear after I cross?
You're covered the moment you cross. The charge then reaches your card up to 3 days — the East Midlands Drop-Off operator bills us in arrears, so a short delay before it appears is normal. When we collect, you get a receipt confirming exactly what you were charged.