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airport parking knowledge
Airport parking might not be glamorous but it’s an
oes it
important sector – and a lucrative one, says Rob Gill
OFF-AIRPORT PARKING slightly more expensive than
These are secure private parking sites, which off-airport sites.
are usually located within a few miles of the
airport. MEET & GREET
Many of these facilities offer valet parking Probably the most straightforward
services where customers simply drop off option as customers drive to
their keys at reception and then take a bus the airport terminal where a
transfer to the airport. Staff will then park representative of the company
their car in a secure compound until they will meet them.
return from their holiday. When they return they will be
The disadvantages are that these airparks met again at the terminal and their
are not always easy to find and taking a bus car will be waiting for them, allow-
transfer is not ideal for those with lots of ing them to get in and drive away.
luggage and, of course, the bus can get stuck So far, this service is available
in traffic which can be stressful if customers only at the UK’s busier airports
are running late. such as Heathrow, Gatwick,
This is often the cheapest option for Manchester and Birmingham.
holidaymakers with one-week prices in the While it’s the most expensive
£35-£65 range, depending on the airport. parking option, it is ideal for those
on a tight schedule, families with young
ON-AIRPORT PARKING children and those taking lots of luggage or
This means parking at one of the airport’s equipment such as skis or surfboards.
SAMPLE PRICES
own car parks. The advantage here is that Specialist operator Meteor Meet & Greet
FOR EIGHT DAYS’ PARKING
customers can go straight to the airport offers this service at six airports including
rather than driving around the suburbs Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Airport Parking & Hotels Gatwick
looking for an off-site depot. Birmingham and Stansted.
Off-airport: £49.92
For customers taking a lot of luggage,
On-airport: £38.10
Meet & greet: £88.50
this can be a good option, but it’s worth
contacts
checking to see how close the car park is to
Holiday Extras Manchester
the terminal building and whether they Airport Parking & Hotels aph.com Off-airport: £35.00
have to take a bus transfer. BCP parkbcp.co.uk
On-airport: £47.60
On the downside, they will have to park Holiday Extras holidayextras.co.uk
Meet & greet: £62.95
the car themselves which can take time if Meteor Meet & Greet meteormeetandgreet.com
Essential Travel Luton
the car park is busy and there is also the Superbreak superbreak.com
Off-airport: £55.00
chance of the vehicle being damaged as they Travel Essentials On-airport: £63.02
are open to the public. http://parking.essentialtravel.co.uk
Meet & Greet: £88.00
Prices for one week’s parking tend to be
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