First, write down your number plate before you leave. I once tried to read my own plate through a blurry photo taken at 6 AM. Disaster. Use your phone’s note app. You’re welcome.
Second, set a reminder on your phone. Call it “Gatwick Money Thing” or something dramatic like “£6 or a Small Nightmare.” The alarm will save you.
Third, if you’re dropping off multiple passengers in separate trips, you’ll pay each time. Yes, separate payments. It’s annoying, but it beats getting a fine because you “assumed” the system was generous. It’s not. It’s a parking robot with no sense of humor.
What about electric cars? Or vans?
Calm down, eco-warrior. The same rule applies: £6 for standard cars. If you drive a van or a minibus, it might cost more. Check the website before you go, or just pray your vehicle looks small. (It won’t help, but it’s fun to try.)
Electric cars don’t get a discount. Sorry. The parking gods don’t care about your carbon footprint. They care about £6.
