Airport Parking from Essential Travel

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Airport Parking

Each year travel is on the increase, with new resorts, destinations and transportation methods helping holidaymakers to see the world. Air travel has increased dramatically, resulting from improved carriers, low cost airlines and increased runway capacity worldwide.

Low cost airlines and new UK airports have enabled people to take more trips each year. Gone are the days of the yearly summer holiday, greater flexibility, choice and price have enabled people to travel frequently and further. This increase is bolstered by improvements at UK airports in the practicalities of air travel. Frequent fliers, e-check in, airport parking and increased hand luggage allowance, will hopefully begin to make airport queues a thing of the past!

Airport parking can be found at most major airports. A change in the methods of booking spaces has helped to lessen the burden on travel planning. You can either pay on the day, when you return, or for simplicity, pre-book. There are a number of companies offering such a service and it can work out considerably cheaper.

There are a few things to consider when parking at an airport. When you arrive you are inundated with parking signs, choosing the right one seems like a nightmare. However, help is at hand. Most airports operate both on-airport and off-airport car parks. On airport car parks are locate within the airport grounds, whereas off-airport car parks are actually what they sound like!

Usually located a few miles away, just off a motorway junction, they are ideally positioned if you do not want the hassle of getting lost within the sprawling airport grounds. The majority of car parks operate transfer services to take you to and from the car park to the terminal building; this is normally included in the booking price. Some on site car parks are within walking distance, but the price will normally be higher to reflect this.

Essential Travel Helpful Hints

1) Car Pool! If there is a group of you travelling, look into pooling your cars. Fewer cars, means fewer spaces, leaving you with more spending money. And you will also be helping the environment.

2) Pre book. If you pre-book your car parking space you can save as much as 60% on the gate price.

3) Security at airport car parks can vary so for peace of mind, look for those car parks accredited by the AA or ACPO. The AA awards are issued by the Police. Things to look for:- 24 hour guard, high security fencing, CCTV and barrier control.

4) If you prefer to arrive in style, then a number of companies offer meet & greet services. This service allows you to be met at the terminal, your car parked for you and delivered to you when you return. For more information, take a look at the airport parking section of our site for details.