Harwich port parking: official and council car parks
Where to park for a cruise or ferry from Harwich International Port: 2 official or council car parks, with the prices they publish and how you get to the terminal.
Checked on the port's and council's own websites on 1 November 2026. We're independent and don't sell parking.
Run by: Harwich International, a member of Hutchison Ports (CK Hutchison). Ferry services to Hook of Holland are run by Stena Line.
Postcode: CO12 4SR
Car parks
Park and Pay car park
A very short walk to the passenger terminal; lift from the car park to the first-floor reception.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | Free |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.80 |
| Up to 6 hours | £3.50 |
| Up to 12 hours | £5.30 |
| Daily rate (24-hour period) | £8.60 |
For rail and ferry passengers; the port says it is not intended for cruise passengers. Ticketless, with number plate recognition barriers. Pay at the machine before returning to your car. No cash. EV charging points.
Cruise passenger car park
Courtesy bus, about 5 minutes to the cruise terminal. Staff normally on hand to direct you and help with bags.
No prices published as text on the official site: get a quote from the booking page.
Follow signs to the designated cruise car park. The port does not publish a cruise parking tariff.
Booking: The port does not describe pre-booking. The Park and Pay car park is pay on exit at the machine; cruise passengers follow signs to a separate designated car park.
Blue Badge: Disabled parking bays for short or long stays are at the entrance of the Ferry Terminal, with a lift to check-in. At the cruise terminal you can drive right up for drop-off and your car can be parked for you if needed, arranged with your tour operator before you travel.
Electric cars: EV charging points in the Park and Pay car park and in the Car Hall area.
Private parking firms
Off-site car parks and meet-and-greet firms are private businesses, not part of the port. Many are fine and cheaper, but check before you book: where the car is actually kept, how the transfer works and how often it runs, whether the car park has the Park Mark Safer Parking award, the firm's cancellation terms and recent reviews. Meet-and-greet firms that aren't the port's own can't use the terminal forecourt without paying the port's charges like anyone else.
Questions
Where can I park for a cruise or ferry from Harwich International Port?
Harwich International Port lists 2 official or council car parks: Park and Pay car park, Cruise passenger car park.
Sources
Prices as published on the operators' own websites, checked on 1 November 2026. Prices change, so check before you travel.