What is the height limit at Luton Airport car parks?
Terminal Car Park 1 and Terminal Car Park 2 both enforce a 2.1-metre height limit at Luton Airport, checked by a physical barrier at the entrance. Mid Stay and Long Stay have no height restriction.
| Car Park | Height Limit |
|---|---|
| Terminal Car Park 1 | 2.1 metres |
| Terminal Car Park 2 | 2.1 metres (ground-floor drop-off exempt) |
| Mid Stay | None |
| Long Stay | None |
Which vehicles are affected by the 2.1m height limit at Luton?
The 2.1-metre limit affects vehicles with roof boxes, bike racks, high-top vans, campervans, and roof-mounted kayaks or luggage. A standard estate car or SUV fits under the barrier; adding a roof box typically pushes it over.
Which Luton Airport car parks have no height restriction?
Mid Stay (postcode LU2 9QT) and Long Stay (postcode LU2 9NW) accept vehicles of any height. Mid Stay is a 10-minute walk from the terminal; Long Stay is a 10-minute shuttle ride.
Does Terminal Car Park 2 have any height-limit exceptions?
Yes. The ground-floor drop-off zone of TCP2 is exempt from the 2.1-metre barrier, while every upper level enforces the limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Terminal Car Park 2 have any height-limit exceptions?
Yes. The ground-floor drop-off zone of TCP2 is exempt from the 2.1-metre barrier. The upper levels are not exempt.
See parking large vehicles at Luton Airport for practical guidance on vans, roof boxes and campervans.