Airport Parking UK FAQs

Most ‘off-site’ carparks near the airport have no problem with you arriving early but check their details on the email or call them to be sure.

You can usually cancel and receive a full refund if you give 48 hours notice. Check their terms and conditions to be sure.

Yes, you can usually get a refund if you do not use the airport parking, if it is ‘not as described‘. Make sure you always book with a credit card for extra security as if you struggle to get a refund from the agent or carpark, you should be able to get a refund through your credit card.

From our experience it is better to book with a website that processes your booking through an agent, unless you have used the airport parking carpark before, or it is recommended by friends or family. We also recommend you use a credit card for extra protection.

If you booked through an agent you can contact them to raise the issue. Alternatively, you can contact the carpark customer service. You may be able to get a partial refund.

Most carparks have no problem with you arriving late to book in.

If it is a few hours late just call the carpark as normal when you have collected your luggage and you are ready to be picked up from the airport. If you’re arrival goes into the following day, you will probably be charged an extra day, typically £20.

It is recommended you phone the airport parking carpark to inform them when you will be returning. You will be charged for each extra day more than you booked, typically £20 per day.

You will need to make your way back to the airport you departed from or to the carpark, if that is easier. When you get back to your original airport, just call the airport parking carpark as normal and they will pick you up. You will be charged for each day over your booking.

If you are getting the next flight, you can usually arrive at the carpark in good time for that flight. Even though you may be using a day less of the parking you will not typically get any refund. If you are at the airport when it happens, you can usually call the carpark and get picked up from the airport if you want to get your car and go back home. Most carparks will allow you to return again to the carpark as you have booked and paid for several days parking.

It is not usually a problem but it is recommended you contact the carpark to inform them and give them the car registration.

Check with the carpark before booking. Many allow motorbikes but make sure it is manned 24 hours a day.

Many carparks allow vans. It is recommended you check with the carpark, especially if it is a large van. Some carparks charge extra for large vans, typically £30.

Some carparks make an extra charge for more than five people in a vehicle. Check with the carpark before booking.

You can usually pay at the office of the carpark on your return, by card or possibly cash.

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