UK Airport Car Parking Options
Over the last few years the cost of parking on airport in the UK has risen considerably as the airport operators look to increase revenues following the loss of the lucrative duty free market. This is especially so at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow airports. The cost of on airport parking can be significantly reduced if you pre-book your parking and this is always recommended.
For the businessman short of time the on airport car parks was always the the preferred option due to the shorter transfer time to the terminal, however, with the credit crunch all companies are looking at costs and off airport parking can lead to a considerable saving for a company whose travel budget needs to be shaved.
For regular travellers it is also worth contacting the car park direct to see if they will negotiate an annual deal.
If car parking is for two weeks this will require usually a 15 day stay or due to timings 16 days. The cost of parking will add considerably to the cost of your holiday or business trip and time needs to be taken to look at the options available. The most important factor is to deal with long established companies and to book your parking at your earliest opportunity.
Car parking options and points to consider.
· Parking on airport. Always look to pre-book as the gate price will be significantly more expensive.
· Off airport car parks are usually cheaper but are usually full and early booking is recommended to guarantee a space especially in peak season and bank holidays. When choosing an off airport car park consider the transfer time to the airport.
· Meet and Greet where you will met at the airport upon arrival and your return and your car taken to a secure car park while you are away. Most expensive form of airport parking but the quickest with no transfers to the terminals involved.
· Make sure the car park is approved under the Park Mark Safer Parking Car parks under this scheme are subject to annual inspections to check fencing, CCTV, lighting and manned security coverage.
Time taken to choose the right car park for your budget and personal requirements is always time well spent to ensure your holiday gets off to a relaxing start.
The author is the owner of Flypark who have been providing airport parking and airport hotels with parking since 1989 and is one of the most established online companies in the industry.
Over the last few years, there has been a massive growth in travellers taking an hotel airport parking option to get their holiday off to an hassle free start. To compare the costs of airport parking to staying at airport hotel and parking, please go to
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