Frequently asked questions about airport parking at gatwick, heathrow, manchester, stansted and all UK airports.
Here we offer advice and information by answering our most frequently asked questions about UK airport parking.
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1. How do I book airport parking?
To book airport parking click on the name of the airport on the home page, find the number of days you want parking for, and we tell you where to book at the cheapest rate.
Then click on the airport parking company to jump the their website, input you dates, input your information including credit card details and you're booked.
2. Can I book airport parking over the telephone?
Yes. Go to the page for your airport and find out which airport parking company offers the cheapest rate for the number of days you want, then call the telephone number provided and book.
3. Where do I book airport hotels?
Book airport hotels via our airport hotels page. From there we have an airport hotels page for every UK airport, with summary details of the most popular UK airport hotels.
4. Where do I book an airport lounge?
Book an airport lounge at any UK airport via our UK airport lounge page. From there we have an airport lounge page for every UK airport, including who offers the lounge at the cheapest rate.
5. Where do I book an meet & greet airport parking?
You can book meet and greet (or valet) airport parking at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester. Click on one of these links to find out more: gatwick meet and greet parking, heathrow meet and greet parking, stansted meet and greet parking, birmingham meet and greet parking, glasgow meet and greet parking and manchester meet and greet parking.
6. What is meet & greet (valet) airport parking?
With meet and greet airport parking (also known as valet parking) you drive your car right to up to the terminal, where you're met by a chauffeur. They will take your car from you and park it at a secure car park for the duration of your trip. Then, on your return, you'll be met at the terminal by a chauffeur with your car. You pay a little extra for your parking, and it's expensive for short trips, but it's useful for those traveling with the young or the old.
7. I need to book more than one airport parking space?
You will be offered the opportunity to book as many airport parking spaces as you need when you go to the booking section of the airport parking website.
8. If I book online, how do I know that I have a confirmed airport parking reservation?
Within 30 minutes of booking your airport parking you will receive a verification e-mail with a unique booking reference and details of your booking.
9. I want airport parking for a weekend, which airports offer weekend specials?
A 'weekend special' offers discounted parking for a weekend stay. They are available at a couple of car parks at a limited number of airports and are not available at all times of the year. You can usually book weekend specials with ABC at Heathrow, Glasgow and Manchester.
10. Where is the cheapest place to book on airport parking?
This is the place to book the cheapest on airport parking. Although the rates we feature are typically for off airport parking, all of the parking companies also offer on airport parking - from Parking Express and Summer Special at Gatwick to the various on airport car parks at Heathrow, all are featured here.
11. What if I need long term airport car parking?
We feature rates for 28 days to give you an idea of where to book long term airport parking at the best rate. Some airport car parks offer free parking after a certain number of days. Go to the page for your airport (via the homepage) then look (in the tables) for a car park where the price does not change between 15 and 28 days.
12. How do I change my airport parking reservation?
Once you have received your confirmation e-mail and booking number from the airport parking booking company, telephone their customer services number (or e-mail them) and they will make any changes to your booking (subject to their terms and conditions).
13. How do I cancel my airport parking reservation?
Once you have received your confirmation e-mail and booking number from the airport parking booking company, telephone their customer services number (or e-mail them) and they will organise to cancel and refund your booking (subject to their terms and conditions).
14. How do I get detailed information about the airport car park?
Click on any of the airport car parks listed in the box on the right of each airport page for information on each of the airport car parks. If you require additional information e-mail us or contact the airport parking company call centre and they will be pleased to help.
15. Are the rates listed online the same rates quoted if you call the airport parking website call center?
It is never more expensive to book online, and with one airport parking company it is 5% cheaper.
16. What do I pay to the airport car park?
Unless you want extra days parking or your car washed, nothing.
17. I have a question about UK airport parking not answered here?
Please e-mail us at feedback@1stairportparking.co.uk and we'll do our best to answer it.
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