Gatwick Airport Drop-Off Charge
Gatwick's drop-off forecourts are camera-enforced: entering the zone costs £10 for up to 10 minutes, with no barrier to stop you. You pay online afterwards, which makes it very easy to drive off and forget.
The charge is administered by NCP on Gatwick's behalf and applies to all vehicles. Stay longer than 10 minutes and it rises further, up to a 30-minute maximum.
Typical charge
£10.00
Fine if you forget
£100.00
Pay-by deadline
By midnight the day after you drop off, or a £100 Parking Charge is issued.
How to pay it yourself
- 1Go to Gatwick's official drop-off payment site.
- 2Enter your number plate and pay the £10 charge.
- 3Set up their AutoPay for frequent visits — or let Snaptoll handle it 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 Gatwick Drop-Off again
Register your number plate with Snaptoll once. We detect your crossing and pay the charge automatically, before the deadline — so a forgotten payment never becomes a fine.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Gatwick drop-off charge?
£10 for up to 10 minutes (2026), then £1 per further minute up to a 30-minute maximum.
How long do I have to pay the Gatwick drop-off charge?
Until midnight the day after your visit. Miss it and you'll be fined.
What's the fine?
£100, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
How does Snaptoll handle it?
We register your plate and pay each Gatwick drop-off automatically before the deadline, so a £10 charge never becomes a £100 fine.
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 Gatwick 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 was paid.