- Tip 1: Know who you are booking with.
Take a minute to check out their "About us" page. Reputable companies will tell you about themselves so you know who you are dealing with. It is easy to get caught out on the web.
There are dozens of companies reselling airport parking, so it is worth finding out who is actually providing the service.
Don't forget, Holiday Extras handles 1.2 million parking bookings every year, and has been in the business for more than 25 years. We are a Times Top 100 company to work for and have an award-winning call centre and customer relations team.
- Tip 2: Check the price guarantee.
Don't be caught out; we mean it when we say our prices are guaranteed to be the best. Remember, we check all of our competitors prices every day to make sure our prices are the best. We won't be beaten on price.
Great products. 1.2m customers booked their parking with us last year. Less than 0.2% of them had a complaint about the service they used. How's that for peace of mind?
- Tip 3: Think about adding the cancellation waiver.
The average price for a week's airport parking can be up to about £60, but for an extra 99p, if you cancel and your booking is in accordance with our cancellation guidelines, you can get your money back. Make sure you select this option when you are booking - you will find it under the heading 'Cancellation Protection'.
- Tip 4: Different types of parking
There are several different types of airport parking and here at Holiday Extras we have the biggest choice of secured airport parking, serving 1.2 million customers a year - that's more than anyone else in the UK. Remember, we check out everything to ensure your car is well looked after while you are away. Check out this Sky News report to see what can go wrong. Holiday Extras only sells the best and most secured car parking and offers everything from the cheapest airport parking to covered parking and Meet and Greet parking. Whether you need to park your car for two weeks or just a couple of days we have something for you. So how does it all work and which will be the most suitable for you?
Meet and Greet parking - Arguably 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. When you return, your car will be delivered back to you at the terminal. Meet and Greet parking is great for large families with loads of luggage and for golfers, surfers and skiers. Services vary, so be sure to read the details.
On-airport parking - This refers to parking within the airport boundary. Airports, however, are generally big places so always check the transfer times and distance to the terminal. In general the closer you are to the terminal the more you pay for the convenience.
Off-airport parking - This means it is located outside the airport boundary. Ironically, the transfer times for off-airport car parks can sometimes be less than the on-airport times, due to their location, so make sure you check.
Airparks - Airparks offer low cost off-airport parking. A strong focus on value and excellent customer service results in some very impressive testimonials. Repeat customers are a strong business for Airparks who spread their reputation largely through word of mouth with their friendly staff and efficient service. Although the car parks are not within the airport boundary like some others, the transfer times are still very good and the competitive rates are a worthy enticement.
Holiday parking - For our customers traveling through the busy holiday periods. Usually defined by the period of peak holiday time from March until October, Holiday Parking caters for everybody flying from a UK airport for their vacation.
- Tip 5: 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 6: What's most important about the car park?
Transfer times and frequency of transfer are what our customers say are most important. Our car park information pages tell you all you need to know about when and how the transfers operate.
- Tip 7: Check the cost of a hotel with parking package.
Compare the price of airport parking with the price of a hotel packaged with parking. 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. If you have an early check-in, staying overnight takes all the stress out of getting to the airport on time. Compare the prices on the parking results page. You can click straight through from parking to hotels.
- Tip 8: Feedback
Don't forget - when you get back from your holiday let us know how your parking went. Your feedback might even be published on our website. We will send you an e-mail after you book; you only need to click one button to rate the car park.
- Tip 9: Book at the right time.
Prices can change daily, sometimes more than once, so to guarantee you get the price you are quoted, reserve your parking space right away. Don't forget it is FREE of charge to cancel your booking online up to midnight on the day you book. On your booking confirmation e-mail you will have a link to follow if you wish to cancel.
- Tip 10: And the golden rule...
Never, ever, ever turn up without pre-booking your parking. Airport car parks charge a premium for turning up on the day which can be up to 60% more than our internet prices. Remember - you can still save even if you only book your parking on the day of travel. If you see someone putting money into a parking machine at the airport, please do them a favour and mention us...£9 a day or £6 a day - you can choose.
See when airport parking is at its cheapest throughout the year
When is the cheapest time to park? You can see from the graph below the average cost of airport parking is cheaper at certain times of the year.
October - December 2007
Average cost £41.04
down 15% on July - September 2007
January - March 2008
Average cost £42.21
up 3% on October - December 2007
April - June 2008
Average cost £46.95
up 11% on January - March 2008
July - September 2008
Average cost £51.44
up 10% April - June 2008
The graph above highlights the considerable variation in airport parking rates throughout the year. 2008 shows a difference of almost 30% in price just for booking at peak or off-peak times. The average prices on the left show the changes throughout yearly periods and the red lines on the graph pin-point the optimum times of year to book airport parking.
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Recently posted comments
- When I tried to amend the details of the car registration etc, the appropriate page will not permit me to convert from TBA to inserting the car registration details.Question posted 25/12/08
- If the website will not allow you to amend your booking online please call one of our agents on 0871 360 2020 who will be able assist you with this.
- hi great parking at gatwick and transfer spot on keep it up.Comment posted 07/12/08
- I cannot view the email confirmation you have sent me for booking parking. Is there anyway to print a copy of my confirmation from your website.Question posted 27/11/08
- You can print a copy of your confirmation by following this link:
http://secure.holidayextras.co.uk/viewamendcancel/p/viewBooking
- great parkingQuestion posted 22/11/08
- Thanks! We're really proud of our record - providing the best choice of parking to suit you, at the best price.
- We'd like to book for Courtlands at Heathrow from 1 to 16 January. If we need to cancel up to 24 hours beforehand can I do this online or send an email please?
Question posted 17/11/08- If you need to cancel a booking you should telephone our contact centre as soon as possible. The number is on your booking confirmation. We recommend that you take out our booking cancellation insurance at the time of booking.
- Is there any reductions for frequent users of airparks,have used EMA,at donnington several times this yearQuestion posted 15/11/08
- We are proud of the number of repeat customers we have, and continue to offer them - and those using us for the first time - the best prices available. And we back this up with our Best Price Guarantee.
- Very Helpful. ManyThanksComment posted 27/10/08
