Monday, May 14, 2012

Which? report: book airport parking early

Which? magazine has recently published a report on airport parking, identifying the dos and don'ts of how to get the best possible price when booking your holiday parking.

The report highlights how expensive gate prices can be when compared with booking in advance - as much as three times the price of pre-booked airport parking.

According to the Which? report, 36% of travellers drive themselves to the airport. And without pre-booking, these travellers can leave themselves ‘vulnerable’ to costly parking charges.

The report cites Heathrow Airport’s own car parking with prices of around £120 per week when arriving without a booking. Booking in advance is a much cheaper option and the sooner you book parking the cheaper it is likely to be - much the same as budget airline ticket prices.

Following the publication of the report, Gatwick meet and greet parking company, Help-Me-Park, issued the following tips for booking the cheapest airport parking:

  • Book the airport parking the moment the travel plans have been confirmed. This secures a company’s best price, not to mention the peace of mind that the parking is booked; and that’s one less thing to worry about! 
  • Another top tip from Help-Me-Park.com is always to book your airport car parking online, again this is cheaper than making same booking over the phone
  • Combine this – booking online and in advance - for the very best price
  • Always make sure the company you are booking your valet parking with is a reputable and reliable operator 
  • Ensure the company provides fully insured, mature and experienced drivers
  • Always make sure the parking operator provides a land line contact number and 24/7 contact number. 

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