The Daily Express yesterday highlighted the rip off parking prices that are charged at some of the UK’s airports and how these charges can add up to 45% of the cost of a cheap flight holiday.
Topping the list of most expensive fees was London City Airport – expect to pay £186 for pre-booking a week’s parking, or don’t book in advance and pay a whopping £252 for a week or £504 for two weeks!
According to the article, the average parking fee across 10 of the Britain’s airport is £45 for a week, while at Heathrow the cost when pre-booking is £63.90 and Gatwick airport parking up to £62.
The parking charges were highlighted by Liberal Democrat Norman Baker who said: “What is the point of ¬trawling the -internet to get cheap air fares, only to get ripped off by excessive car park charges at our airports?” He said London City was “exceedingly bad value”, ¬adding: “The amount being charged is probably enough to pay for a return flight to New York.”
To secure the best possible price for airport parking it is advisable to compare airport parking prices using an online parking price checker and to book in advance. Never just turn up at the airport – it’s much more expensive.
15 September 2009
19 February 2009
Gatwick Airport Parking - Time & Money Saving Advice
Gatwick Airport parking can be a minefield. Where do I start looking for Gatwick parking? Do I want Gatwick short term or Gatwick long term parking? Should I go with Gatwick BAA Parking? Where can I find a simple Gatwick airport parking price checker and can I compare Gatwick parking prices? If these are questions you find echoing around your thoughts before you travel, then this is the article for you.
Gatwick Airport is the 2nd busiest international airport in the UK, and the 6th busiest airport in the World, with over 32 Million passengers travelling through the two terminals, so it’s hardly surprising that finding the right Gatwick parking to suit your needs can be such a nightmare.
There are various Gatwick parking options available to passengers travelling through the Airport depending on budget, length of stay and level of service required. Within this article, we will touch on standard Gatwick parking, Fast Track parking, Gatwick long term parking, Gatwick BAA parking and meet and greet Gatwick Airport parking. There will also be information on the Gatwick airport parking price checker website where visitors can compare parking prices.
And so we begin with standard Gatwick parking… For collecting or dropping off passengers, or for short duration trips, travellers are advised to use the short term parking at Gatwick Airport, and multi storey car parks are available close to both the North and South Terminals.
Visitors to Gatwick Airport are warned that any cars left unattended in the set down or pick up areas at the North and South Terminal forecourts, will be towed away by the police and a release fee will be incurred. Therefore, if you need to leave your car unattended, motorists must park in the short stay multi-storey car park.
If you’re in a hurry, a Fast Track Gatwick parking option is also available from both the North and South Terminals at Gatwick Airport. The Fast Track Gatwick Parking are in under cover areas and located within the short stay car parks and offer the quickest and most convenient link into the terminals.
For passengers travelling away for more than a few days, Gatwick long term parking is recommended. This is where the minefield begins. There are a huge number of different options available for Gatwick parking, and many companies competing for your Gatwick long term parking business.
The first option is to look at the various Gatwick BAA parking options. A number of Partners operate Gatwick BAA parking around the Airport. The long term Gatwick BAA parking options are situated in the areas surrounding Gatwick Airport and offer secure parking and a courtesy bus transfer that runs every 5 to 20 minutes, depending on which car park you choose. The transfer time to the terminal is approximately 2 - 10 minutes depending on which car park is used and which terminal you are travelling to.
Customers using a Gatwick BAA parking operator will benefit from a guaranteed space even when travelling at peak times, a free transfer to the terminal and first rate customer service.
In addition, all Gatwick BAA parking operators are committed to the Safer Parking Scheme, which is government backed and assessed by the police. BAA Gatwick parking do everything they can to deter criminal activity and ensure you can feel safe in the airport car parks. BAA Gatwick parking areas are manned 24 hours a day, frequently patrolled, lit at night and many have CCTV coverage.
Finally, if you find bus transfers and off-site Gatwick parking a hassle, Gatwick meet and greet Airport Parking offers customers a convenient valet service. Amongst many benefits, travellers can check-in within minutes of arriving at the airport and drive away minutes after clearing customs.
To secure the best Gatwick parking rates possible, it is always advisable to book your airport parking in advance and online bookings will normally reward you with a further discount. The best way to make sure you are paying the right price, is to visit an airport parking price checker. The best Gatwick airport parking price checker that we have found is www.helpmetravel.co.uk, where you can compare Gatwick airport car parking prices online.
The HelpMeTravel Gatwick airport parking price checker is truly independent so they get the best deals on parking prices and pass them on to their customer. The Company goes direct to the Gatwick BAA parking and other parking operators so they can negotiate better rates, and they also monitor airport car parking competitors to ensure they offer the best prices.
The airport parking price checker website asks you to select the airport you are flying from and the dates and times that you travel. The site will then provide you with a list of airport parking companies that can help you, whether they are situated on the airport or off-site or if they are valet meet and greet, the price per day and total price. All of this information is provided in one screen shot, so you can instantly see the best option for you.
The site then allows you to book online so it’s nice and simple. Traipsing around for the best Gatwick parking is a thing of the past! All you need to do is decide whether you need Gatwick short term or Gatwick long term parking, assess the different Gatwick BAA Parking options and carry out a simple Gatwick airport parking price checker, compare Gatwick parking prices, and book! Simple!
About the Author
The Gatwick Information website guide provides a comprehensive information resource covering everything there is to know about visiting or travelling through Gatwick Airport.
Gatwick Airport is the 2nd busiest international airport in the UK, and the 6th busiest airport in the World, with over 32 Million passengers travelling through the two terminals, so it’s hardly surprising that finding the right Gatwick parking to suit your needs can be such a nightmare.
There are various Gatwick parking options available to passengers travelling through the Airport depending on budget, length of stay and level of service required. Within this article, we will touch on standard Gatwick parking, Fast Track parking, Gatwick long term parking, Gatwick BAA parking and meet and greet Gatwick Airport parking. There will also be information on the Gatwick airport parking price checker website where visitors can compare parking prices.
And so we begin with standard Gatwick parking… For collecting or dropping off passengers, or for short duration trips, travellers are advised to use the short term parking at Gatwick Airport, and multi storey car parks are available close to both the North and South Terminals.
Visitors to Gatwick Airport are warned that any cars left unattended in the set down or pick up areas at the North and South Terminal forecourts, will be towed away by the police and a release fee will be incurred. Therefore, if you need to leave your car unattended, motorists must park in the short stay multi-storey car park.
If you’re in a hurry, a Fast Track Gatwick parking option is also available from both the North and South Terminals at Gatwick Airport. The Fast Track Gatwick Parking are in under cover areas and located within the short stay car parks and offer the quickest and most convenient link into the terminals.
For passengers travelling away for more than a few days, Gatwick long term parking is recommended. This is where the minefield begins. There are a huge number of different options available for Gatwick parking, and many companies competing for your Gatwick long term parking business.
The first option is to look at the various Gatwick BAA parking options. A number of Partners operate Gatwick BAA parking around the Airport. The long term Gatwick BAA parking options are situated in the areas surrounding Gatwick Airport and offer secure parking and a courtesy bus transfer that runs every 5 to 20 minutes, depending on which car park you choose. The transfer time to the terminal is approximately 2 - 10 minutes depending on which car park is used and which terminal you are travelling to.
Customers using a Gatwick BAA parking operator will benefit from a guaranteed space even when travelling at peak times, a free transfer to the terminal and first rate customer service.
In addition, all Gatwick BAA parking operators are committed to the Safer Parking Scheme, which is government backed and assessed by the police. BAA Gatwick parking do everything they can to deter criminal activity and ensure you can feel safe in the airport car parks. BAA Gatwick parking areas are manned 24 hours a day, frequently patrolled, lit at night and many have CCTV coverage.
Finally, if you find bus transfers and off-site Gatwick parking a hassle, Gatwick meet and greet Airport Parking offers customers a convenient valet service. Amongst many benefits, travellers can check-in within minutes of arriving at the airport and drive away minutes after clearing customs.
To secure the best Gatwick parking rates possible, it is always advisable to book your airport parking in advance and online bookings will normally reward you with a further discount. The best way to make sure you are paying the right price, is to visit an airport parking price checker. The best Gatwick airport parking price checker that we have found is www.helpmetravel.co.uk, where you can compare Gatwick airport car parking prices online.
The HelpMeTravel Gatwick airport parking price checker is truly independent so they get the best deals on parking prices and pass them on to their customer. The Company goes direct to the Gatwick BAA parking and other parking operators so they can negotiate better rates, and they also monitor airport car parking competitors to ensure they offer the best prices.
The airport parking price checker website asks you to select the airport you are flying from and the dates and times that you travel. The site will then provide you with a list of airport parking companies that can help you, whether they are situated on the airport or off-site or if they are valet meet and greet, the price per day and total price. All of this information is provided in one screen shot, so you can instantly see the best option for you.
The site then allows you to book online so it’s nice and simple. Traipsing around for the best Gatwick parking is a thing of the past! All you need to do is decide whether you need Gatwick short term or Gatwick long term parking, assess the different Gatwick BAA Parking options and carry out a simple Gatwick airport parking price checker, compare Gatwick parking prices, and book! Simple!
About the Author
The Gatwick Information website guide provides a comprehensive information resource covering everything there is to know about visiting or travelling through Gatwick Airport.
18 February 2009
Free parking at Bristol Airport with Continental Airlines
If you’re quick you could park for free at Bristol Airport.
Continental Airlines is offering 14 days’ Bristol Airport parking for free when you book your flight to the states.
Flights must be booked before 28 February 2009 for travel before 30 April.
Flights must be booked with JTA Travel Group at flights.airline-warehouse.co.uk. Conditions apply so check at the time of booking.
Continental Airlines is offering 14 days’ Bristol Airport parking for free when you book your flight to the states.
Flights must be booked before 28 February 2009 for travel before 30 April.
Flights must be booked with JTA Travel Group at flights.airline-warehouse.co.uk. Conditions apply so check at the time of booking.
29 January 2009
Save money, book your airport parking in advance
I want to say thanks to Mary for highlighting the problems faced by disabled drivers who don’t book their airport parking in advance in her blog post http://cheapairtravel.ieee-icc007.org/2009/01/28/disabled-traveler-encounters-problem-with-airport-parking/
She also shows how expensive airport parking is if you don’t book in advance and pay the gate price. In fact you could end up paying as much as 30% more for not bothering.
Would you want to pay more? Plus, would you also want to face the uncertainty of not knowing whether you’ll find a space when you arrive?
For peace of mind and to save money, always book your airport parking in advance. There are many online booking engines when you can compare prices and book airport parking online.
For disabled drivers, those travelling with children or large sports equipment, I’d recommend meet and greet parking as a very convenient service – one that you don’t have to worry about negotiating your way on and off a shuttle bus with a wheelchair, kids or your sports equipment.
She also shows how expensive airport parking is if you don’t book in advance and pay the gate price. In fact you could end up paying as much as 30% more for not bothering.
Would you want to pay more? Plus, would you also want to face the uncertainty of not knowing whether you’ll find a space when you arrive?
For peace of mind and to save money, always book your airport parking in advance. There are many online booking engines when you can compare prices and book airport parking online.
For disabled drivers, those travelling with children or large sports equipment, I’d recommend meet and greet parking as a very convenient service – one that you don’t have to worry about negotiating your way on and off a shuttle bus with a wheelchair, kids or your sports equipment.
22 January 2009
Temporary changes to East Midlands Airport parking
Improvement works at East Midlands is having a temporary affect on East Midlands Airport parking.
From today, 22 January, the car park bus stops will be moved to the Coach park next to the Arrivals Hall.
Car Park 7 is temporarily unavailable and customers with existing bookings will be directed to Car Park 6.
From today, 22 January, the car park bus stops will be moved to the Coach park next to the Arrivals Hall.
Car Park 7 is temporarily unavailable and customers with existing bookings will be directed to Car Park 6.
19 January 2009
Two weeks parking at Manchester Airport - £900
Imagine paying nearly £900 to park your car for two weeks. One poor holidaymaker did just that when he jetted off for a fortnight in the sun.
The Blackpool Gazette reports that Daniel Carr paid £51 upfront to park at Manchester Airport, however, when he returned he discovered that the airport had claimed an extra £842 from his bank account.
Manchester airport told the paper that: "Due to a one-off system error, Mr Carr's car parking charge was calculated incorrectly and consequently we will refund the overcharge.
"We would like to offer him our sincere apologies and as gesture of goodwill we will also waive the original car park charge."
For an online Manchester airport parking price checker and to book your airport parking click on the link.
The Blackpool Gazette reports that Daniel Carr paid £51 upfront to park at Manchester Airport, however, when he returned he discovered that the airport had claimed an extra £842 from his bank account.
Manchester airport told the paper that: "Due to a one-off system error, Mr Carr's car parking charge was calculated incorrectly and consequently we will refund the overcharge.
"We would like to offer him our sincere apologies and as gesture of goodwill we will also waive the original car park charge."
For an online Manchester airport parking price checker and to book your airport parking click on the link.
07 January 2009
London City Airport parking prices increased
Watch out, parking charges for London City Airport parking have increased.
The new charges came in to effect on 1 January 2009. For more details click here.
The new charges came in to effect on 1 January 2009. For more details click here.
06 January 2009
Air Southwest offers free parking at Newquay Airport
Air Southwest has teamed up with Newquay Cornwall Airport to offer free airport parking for passengers until the end of January.
The New Year offer is open to any Air Southwest customer already booked or planning to book a flight from Newquay during January, and applies from January 6 to 31.
For a five-day trip this adds up to a saving of £30.
Air Southwest offers eight year-round destinations from Newquay including four flights a day, seven days a week to London Gatwick. To check prices and book Gatwick meet and greet parking click on the link.
The New Year offer is open to any Air Southwest customer already booked or planning to book a flight from Newquay during January, and applies from January 6 to 31.
For a five-day trip this adds up to a saving of £30.
Air Southwest offers eight year-round destinations from Newquay including four flights a day, seven days a week to London Gatwick. To check prices and book Gatwick meet and greet parking click on the link.
17 December 2008
Changes to Leeds Airport parking
Redevelopment work is about to start on Leeds Airport's short stay 1 car park, which will be closed from 24 December until Easter 2009.
The rapid pick up and drop off area will still be accessible, as will a limited number of parking spaces for blue badge holders.
Passengers requiring Leeds Airport parking for short stays of up to 24 hours should use the short stay 2 car park.
The rapid pick up and drop off area will still be accessible, as will a limited number of parking spaces for blue badge holders.
Passengers requiring Leeds Airport parking for short stays of up to 24 hours should use the short stay 2 car park.
09 December 2008
New car park at Liverpool Airport
Liverpool airport parking is set to become easier and more convenient when a brand new car park opens in January 2009.
The new multi-storey car park is situated directly opposite the terminal building.
Compare and book Liverpool airport parking with this instant online airport parking price checker.
The new multi-storey car park is situated directly opposite the terminal building.
Compare and book Liverpool airport parking with this instant online airport parking price checker.
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