Airport Parking

Holiday Extras saves you money on airport parking

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If you're looking to save money on airport parking then look no further. Our top 10 money saving tips will you help book airport parking at the lowest possible price. We check our competitors' prices every day to ensure we offer you the best price as we want you to be happy with your purchase. Last year 1.2m customers booked their airport parking with us, and 99.88% of Holiday Extras customers say they are happy with our service.

Remember: Our Best Price Guarantee - if you can find the same airport parking product cheaper elsewhere within 24 hours of making and paying for your booking, then we'll give it to you for FREE*. *conditions apply

UK Airport Parking

Holiday Extras offers discounted airport parking at all the 26 major UK airports. Please select the airport you are flying from:

London
• Gatwick parking
• Heathrow parking
• Stansted airport parking
• London City airport parking
• Luton airport parking

South and East England
• Bristol airport parking
• Exeter airport parking
• Norwich airport parking
• Southampton airport parking

Ireland
• Dublin airport parking

North England
• Doncaster airport parking
• Humberside airport parking
• Manchester airport parking
• Newcastle airport parking
• Leeds Bradford airport parking
• Liverpool airport parking
• Durham Tees Valley airport parking

Midlands
• Birmingham airport parking
• East Midlands airport parking

Wales
• Cardiff airport parking

Scotland
• Aberdeen airport parking
• Edinburgh airport parking
• Glasgow airport parking
• Prestwick airport parking
• Inverness airport parking

Northern Ireland
• Belfast airport parking

Here at Holiday Extras we are dedicated to supplying you with great value airport parking that you can rely on. Our prices are highly competitive and checked on a regular basis to ensure we offer the best value possible; since July 2007 we have dropped airport parking prices by 28% (see our price guide for details). There has been no better time to pre-book your airport parking through Holiday Extras, so why not give us a try?

Did you know? 60% of people are still taking a taxi to the airport? These people could be saving up to half their taxi fare by pre-booking airport parking with Holiday Extras instead. Spend two minutes researching and see how much you could save by booking one of our fully secured car parks and driving yourself to the airport. Compare the cost of airport parking against getting a taxi using our online calculator now.

Always remember 'The Golden Rule'...

Never turn up at the airport without first pre-booking your airport parking, you will be paying way over the odds. Airport car parks charge a premium for turning up on the day, which can be up to 60% more than our internet prices.

Please remember that you can pre-book your airport parking on the day you travel, so where is the sense in paying the gate price? If you see a poor soul posting money into a machine at the airport car park, do them a favour and mention Holiday Extras.

Ten tips for booking your airport car parking

Holiday Extras has provided you with '10 Money Saving Tips' on how to save money when pre-booking your airport parking. We recommend you read this list, you could save up to 60% on your airport car parking.

Tip 1: Always pre-book your airport parking
Never turn up at the airport without first pre-booking your airport parking, you will pay way over the odds. Airport car parks charge a premium for turning up on the day which can be up to 60% more than our internet prices. Please remember that you can pre-book your airport parking on the day you travel so where is the sense in paying the gate price? If you see a poor soul posting money into a machine at the airport car park, do them a favour and mention Holiday Extras.

Tip 2: Book early
What's the difference? Up to 60%. Many car parks offer advance purchase prices and the earlier you book the more likely you are to find them. If you do find one, book straight away because these prices are withdrawn as you get closer to the departure date, and are subject to availability.

Tip 3: All bookings with Holiday Extras are covered by our BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
If you can find the same airport parking product cheaper elsewhere within 24 hours of making and paying for your booking, then we'll give it to you for FREE*.*conditions apply

Remember, we check our competitors' prices every day to ensure we offer you the best prices as we want you to be happy with your purchase. Last year 1.2m customers booked their airport parking with us and 99.88% of Holiday Extras customers say they are happy with our service.

Tip 4: Airport parking is often cheaper than taking a taxi
Are you aware that 60% of people are still taking a taxi to the airport? These people could be saving up to half their taxi fare by pre-booking airport parking with Holiday Extras instead. Try our online calculator now.

Spend two minutes researching and see how much you could save by booking one of our fully secured car parks and driving to the airport. What's more, you'll be able to stay in control of your route and arrive at the airport on time.

Tip 5: Choose off-airport parking
Airport parking that is located outside the airport boundary can be significantly cheaper but offers a similar service. Ironically, the transfer times for off-airport car parks can sometimes be less than the on-airport transfer times, due to their location, so make sure you check.

Tip 6: Add cancellation protection to your booking
A weeks airport parking can on average be up to approximately £60, however for just 99p extra you can cancel your booking and get your money back as long as it is in line with our Cancellation Protection. If you would like to protect your booking then please ensure you select this option.

Tip 7: Add a hotel to your parking booking
At certain times of the year, especially August and September, parking packaged with a hotel can be up to £20 cheaper than parking on its own; you can compare these prices during the booking process. If you have an early start, staying over night at a hotel takes all the stress out of getting to the airport on time.

Tip 8: 24 hour pricing
This means you are always looking at an up-to-date price for every product. If you have a quote from a different date, try the same search again to double check if the price has changed since you last looked.

Tip 9: Book through our newsletter for a further 10% saving
Sign up to our newsletter by entering our competition and we will keep you informed of all our latest money-saving deals.

Tip 10: Book with a debit card
To avoid credit card fees you can save a little extra money by booking on-line with a debit card.

Price guide

The table below shows the cheapest prices at all 26 UK airports based on eight days parking. You can see the price difference for the three different types of parking; On-airport, Off-airport and Meet and Greet. Enter your dates, times and location in the form below or above to check the price.

On airport Off airport

* Prices are for 8 days parking from to

The cheapest time to park?

UK Airport parking prices are cheaper at certain times of the year. If you can choose when you travel, then off-peak dates could be up to a THIRD cheaper. Take a look at the chart below that illustrates this perfectly.

January - March 2007
Average cost £37.39

April - June 2007
Average cost £40.92

July - September 2007
Average cost £45.66

October - December 2007
Average cost £38.45

January - March 2008
Average cost £38.96

April - June 2008
Average cost £44.89

July - September 2008
Average cost £49.03

October - December 2008
Average cost £38.94

January - March 2009
Average cost £35.23

April - June 2009
Average cost £40.82

July - September 2009
Average cost £42.33

Compare the cost of a taxi vs airport parking

Did you know that 40% of people still take a taxi to the airport? By pre-booking their airport parking with Holiday Extras these people could be saving up to half their taxi fare. Try our online calculator now.

Spend two minutes researching and see how much you could save by booking airport parking with us instead.

Why you should choose Airport parking over getting a lift? 1. Hassle free: Who likes hassling their friends for a lift? Airport parking costs only a little more, and save you from asking favours of family and friends. 2. You're in control: Don't leave room for mistakes, stay in control of your route and get to the airport on time. 3. Get home quicker: Simply step off the plane, collect your bags and drive home. It couldn't be easier. 4. Let your friends lay in: Because driving to the airport at 4am can't be much fun if you're not going on holiday.

What our customers say

• "I was going to book a taxi, but it was cheaper and more convenient to park on site."

  Ms Mayes - Liverpool Airport

• Completely trouble free and much more relaxing than arranging lifts / taxis to / from airport."

  Mrs Lane - Manchester Airport

• "Excellent facility within easy walking distance of airport entrance. Much cheaper than using a taxi for us."

  Mrs List - Doncaster Airport

Different types of parking

It is important to know what different types of airport parking services Holiday Extras has to offer. The list below provides an explanation of the service/facilities for each of the different types of airport parking available if you book with Holiday Extras.

Park and Ride - The most common parking service at airports
Just as with city centre park and rides the service will pick you up and return you to your car which will stay securely in the car park.

One way Meet and Greet - Offers a car collection service on solely your arrival or departure from the airport
Unlike standard Meet and Greet, this service only offers a collection one way. You can either drive straight to the airport and your car be collected or on your return be met with your car.

Valet parking - Removes the need for you to park your car
Instead, everything operates from one arrivals/departures area. When you arrive here a driver will park your car for you while you catch the transfer bus to the airport. When you return to the car park your car will be brought to you at the arrivals/departure area.

Hotels with parking - A great way to relieve you of timing and traffic issues
You can stay at an Airport Hotel so that the next morning you are just minutes away from the airport. You will then be offered either: a transfer service to the airport straight from the hotel, where your car will stay for the duration of your holiday or the use of a nearby secured parking facility and an alternative transfer to the airport.

Meet and Greet parking - The most convenient option for parking at the airport
This service means you are met at the terminal by a driver who will collect your car and take it to one of our approved secure car parks, leaving you free to check-in and when you return, your car will be delivered back to you at the terminal. Meet and Greet parking is great for golfers, surfers and skiers or anyone with loads of luggage. Services vary, so be sure to read the details.

Top Tip: If you're traveling as a large family then the best option is the Meet and Greet service that we have available at most airports. The service will help to relieve some of the pressure when you arrive at the airport making the start of your journey easy going.

On-airport parking - Is parking that is within the airport boundary
Despite being within the airport it is sensible to check the transfer times and distance to the terminals, as airports can be deceptively big. In general the closer you are to the terminal the more you pay for the convenience.

Off-airport parking - Is parking that is located outside the airport boundary
Despite being outside the airport boundaries it is worth checking the transfer times from these car parks as, very occasionally, they are closer than on-airport facilities.

Holiday parking - Is for our customers traveling during the busy holiday periods
Usually defined by the period of peak holiday time from March until October, Holiday Parking caters for anybody flying from a UK airport for their vacation.

What's the price difference?

Check out the example below, the prices shown are based on 3 different types of parking services over a duration of 8 days at Luton airport on 20th January 2010.

Off-airport parking - �49.00
Return Greet parking - �62.00
On-airport parking - �68.30
Hotel with Parking - �116.47
Meet and Greet parking - �125.00

Choose the right car park

Another way of saving money on airport parking is by choosing the right car park to suite your length of stay. Check below to find out which car parks are best for you.

Short-Term (1 to 2 days) - Check the price online but sometimes its cheaper to just turn up at the airport and pay the gate price
Mid-Term (3 to 5 days) - Pre-book your airport parking with Holiday Extras and you will save money, don't just turn up at the airport
Long-Term (5 + days) - Pre-book your airport parking with Holiday Extras and you will save money, don't just turn up at the airport

Airport parking articles

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• Low prices for Stansted parking On-airport SuperSaver car parks "will never be beaten on price" by any off-site location

Customer reviews

• Good value for money. Easy to find site. Booking in and out facility excellent

  Mr Collinson 05 Jan, 2009

• Airparks Drop and Go

  Airparks was an excellent and good value for money. Thanks

  Miss Brennan 02 Feb, 2009

• Maple Parking Meet and Greet

  We would definately use your meet and greet service again, especially with early morning and late night flights as it saves so much time.

  Mr Cox 02 Mar, 2009

• Airparks East Midlands

  very impressed with all our staff good value for money.would recommend to friends.peace of mind whilst on holiday.

  Mr Smith 25 Mar, 2009

Know who you are booking with

We offer you the best choice of airport car parks anywhere in the UK. When it comes to airport parking, Holiday Extras have the best deals, guaranteed spaces and a super efficient service. More on Our Service Guarantee "I tried another parking group recently and was not impressed. I have always used Holiday Extras and the experience of using the other parking providers brought me straight back to where I know the service is 1st class."

A quick search on the internet will bring up a huge range of companies offering airport parking; you will see yourself just how many people want your business. We would strongly advise caution as some of these parking sites simply re-sell parking, unlike us. Please look carefully at who is actually providing the parking as we are most likely to offer a better deal, with all the benefits of booking with Holiday Extras.

Our award-winning call centre is always on hand to answer your queries and we also provide an excellent reviews system which offer a genuine opinion about our service. How many of our competitors offer this?

This Sky News report is an example of what can go wrong. Holiday Extras only sells the best value, high security parking and offers everything from covered parking to a quality Meet and Greet service.

We deal with 1.2 million parking bookings every year, and have been in the business for more than 25 years, so you can be sure that we know exactly what we are doing. We have been listed in the Sunday Times Best 100 companies to work for and have an award winning customer relations team.