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Travel Extras / Airport Parking
Know where you're parking before you set off. Find a car park for your trip, with a shuttle to the terminal, a short walk to check-in or a meet and greet service that parks your car for you.
TravelSupermarket works with Holiday Extras to help you compare airport parking. Each option explains how you'll reach departures and who parks your car. You'll also find the booking terms, including the arrangements for changes and cancellations.
Enter your airport and the dates and times you'll drop off and collect your car in the search above to see live prices.
Choose your departure airport to explore nearby car parks, terminal routes and parking services, then search with your dates for available options with live prices.
Start with how you'd like to reach departures. Both official airport car parks and independent operators offer a range of services, from a walk to check-in to a shuttle or key handover.
Keep the journey from your car to check-in on foot. A car park within walking distance of your terminal can be a good fit if you'd prefer not to wait for a shuttle or load your luggage onto a bus.
Walking routes and distances vary between terminals. Some options are multi-storey car parks or covered routes, while others involve an outdoor walk. Depending on the service, you'll either park yourself or leave the parking to the team. Either way, you can head to departures on foot.
These examples show the walk to the terminal served and whether you keep your keys.
Park at your booked car park, then take the shuttle to the terminal. Some services let you find your own space and keep your keys; with others, the team parks for you.
The journey includes time to park or hand over your car, unload your bags and wait for the next bus, as well as the transfer itself. On your return, take the shuttle back to the car park to collect your car.
Here are some shuttle options, with journey times, bus frequency and key arrangements.
Drive to the designated meeting point, hand over your car and keys, and leave the parking to the team while you head towards check-in. It can be a convenient choice when you'd prefer not to find a parking space yourself.
The handover may be at a dedicated reception area rather than directly outside the terminal. Your confirmation explains where to go, whether to call ahead and how to collect your car after your flight.
You may also see services called valet or drop and go. The booking details explain where you hand over your car and how you reach the terminal.
| Parking service | Journey to the terminal | Main convenience |
|---|---|---|
| Park and walk | Walk from the car park to the terminal served. | No shuttle journey. |
| Park and ride | Shuttle from the car park. | Parking with a terminal transfer. |
| Meet and greet | From a designated handover point. | The team parks your car for you. |
Once your flights are booked, compare parking for your actual arrival and collection times. Booking ahead gives you a chance to weigh up the options before travel, rather than relying on whatever is available when you arrive.
Names such as Long Stay and Short Stay aren't the whole story. Either may involve a walk or a shuttle, and the best value for your dates isn't always obvious from the name. Look at the full price and journey to your terminal.
Look beyond the headline price. A lower-cost car park with a shuttle may suit your budget, while a walkable option or meet and greet may be worth more to you for convenience. Compare the full parking price, transfer costs and any extras you need.
Match the booking terms to your plans too. A non-refundable option may appeal when your dates are fixed; if they could change, compare the cost and conditions of a more flexible booking.
Security features vary by car park. Look at the details for the actual parking location, including where a meet and greet operator will store your vehicle, rather than assuming every option has the same measures.
Park Mark recognises parking facilities assessed against the requirements of the police-backed Safer Parking Scheme. The award applies to the assessed facility, not automatically to every car park or service offered by the same operator.
Look for current award information for your chosen parking location. Find out more about Park Mark.
| Feature | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Park Mark | Current award information for the actual parking facility. |
| Site security | The CCTV, barriers, fencing, lighting or patrols listed for that car park. |
| Key handling | Whether you keep your keys or the team parks and moves your vehicle. |
| Vehicle storage | Where your car stays, especially when handover and storage are at different locations. |
Turn the journey into an overnight stay with an airport hotel and parking package. Arrive the day before, settle into your room and wake up closer to departures, with holiday parking included in your chosen package.
Compare the package total with parking alone to decide whether the extra convenience works for your trip and budget.
Compare available parking services for your airport, dates and collection times.
When you arrive: entry may use number-plate recognition, a booking reference or reception check-in. Follow your confirmation, including any call-ahead instructions. If a barrier does not recognise your booking, use the intercom or contact the team using the details in your confirmation.
The lowest-priced option depends on your airport, dates and the parking available. Compare park and ride with terminal parking and meet and greet rather than assuming one is always cheapest. Include transfer costs and any extras, and compare cancellation terms as well as the price.
Enter your airport and the dates and times you'll leave and collect your car to see live prices. A week's parking can cost different amounts depending on the airport, season, service and how far ahead you book. Compare the total for your actual trip rather than multiplying a headline daily price.
Once your flights are booked, you can compare parking for the same dates and times. Booking ahead gives you time to choose the service and terms that suit you, but prices and availability can change. If your plans may change, look at the amendment and cancellation conditions before booking.
Use the time you expect to arrive at the car park or meet and greet handover point, not your flight's departure time. Allow time to park or hand over your car, reach the terminal and meet your airline's recommended arrival time. For collection, allow time after landing for border control where applicable, baggage collection and the journey back to your car. If collection will be after midnight, use the following day's date.
Park and ride includes a shuttle journey between the car park and terminal. With meet and greet, you hand over your car and keys at a designated meeting point and the team parks your car. The meeting point may be a reception area rather than the terminal forecourt; follow the instructions for your chosen service.
Not necessarily. A car park inside the airport grounds may still require a shuttle. For a walking option, look at the route and walking time to your specific terminal rather than relying on the description 'on-airport'.
Some self-parking services let you keep your keys, while services that park your car for you require a key handover. This can apply to park and ride as well as meet and greet. The car park details will explain whether your vehicle will be moved and where to collect it.
Use the contact details on your confirmation to tell the parking team about changes that affect your collection, particularly for meet and greet. Extra parking charges may apply if you return after your booked period. Any grace period depends on the car park and its terms, so your confirmation is the best place to check.
It depends on the booking you choose. Some options allow changes or cancellation subject to their conditions and deadlines; others are non-refundable or cannot be amended. Read the terms shown with your selection before paying.
Yes. Compare an airport hotel and parking package if you'd like an overnight stay as well as holiday parking. Your car may stay at the hotel or a separate car park, depending on the package. Explore airport hotels with parking.
If you can find exactly the same product cheaper within 24 hours of paying for your booking with Holiday Extras, we will match the price by refunding the difference - the few applying terms and conditions are listed below.
Reclaiming your money is really easy. Simply take a screenshot of the competitor quote and fill out this form and we will get back to you within 3 days.
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