Find the cheapest UK airport parking
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I always use the Airport Parking Shop price comparison site to find the cheapest UK airport parking charges. We’re flying from Edinburgh to Pisa at the end of May. Although we could take the train from Berwick upon Tweed to Edinburgh on the outward trip we arrive back at Edinburgh at 20:30 too late to be sure of catching the last train to Berwick.
by ladybugbkt
The Airport Parking Shop cheapest rate was £25 for 8 days airport parking very close to Edinburgh airport which I thought was a reasonable price.
July 31st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Airport car parking Options
Some travellers are still not aware that there is a cheaper alternative to parking on airport when travelling abroad.
On Airport Parking
All airports offer two types of car parking, namely short and long stay parking. Short stay parking is usually used by drivers dropping off or collecting passengers or by passengers returning the same day. Using the short stay car park for any longer than a day is extremely more expensive and can come as quite a shock with the short stay costing roughly twice the cost of long stay.
When using the airport long stay a bus will normally take you to the required terminal.
Pre-Booked or turn price or gate price
Whether you are using an off airport car park or on airport car parking pre-booked is usually a lot more expensive and pre-booking is always recommended.
Off Airport Parking
For many years the only option open to travellers was to park at the airport and this led to high parking costs. Off airport car parks due to this high pricing saw a commercial opportunity to establish car parks close to the airport and offer free transfers to the airport. Off airport operators not only created an alternative parking option but also a more competitive pricing structure. Whilst some customers will always use the airport more cost conscious travellers tend to use off airport car parks and at times of high demand off airport car parks will fill up first with travellers left with no alternative but to use the airport.
Chauffeur Parking
This is the most expensive car parking option and the most convenience and is used mostly by business travellers where time is of the essence. Normally you are met at the terminal or a pre-arranged drop off point and your car is then driven to a secure car park. Upon your return your car will be waiting for you outside arrivals.
August 1st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Thanks for your explanation of the different types of airport parking
August 16th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Park far away from the airport. This trick is helpful for the person who doesn’t mind the extra 10 minutes on both sides of their trip. Airport parking is like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the airport, the more you’ll pay. Drive a few extra blocks and save some money.
August 16th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Yes I agree the on site airport car parks are the most expensive it’s a lot cheaper to select a car park even half a mile away. Most of these off site car parks have a regular shuttle bus service so it doesn’t take long to get back to your car.