Head & Gears

UK airport owners particularly, since the loss of levy on goods revenue from travellers visiting EU nations have searched to maximise revenue from such areas as airport parking.

The prices charged by airport operators is typically higher than using an off airport car park and in certain cases the difference can be double. The cost for Gatwick car parking, Heathrow airport parking, Manchester airport parking when parking off airport will be determined by the proximinity to the terminal and how much space a particular car park has left.

Off airport car parks have seen many changes since they first started appearing and are now top class professional outfits adopting top standards in security such as that granted under the Safer Park Mark Scheme which is an initiative of the Associations of Chief Police Officers aimed at reducing crime and the fear of crime in car parks. Not only is security a top priority but also these car parks operate frequent transport to and from the airport.

Off airport car parks because of convenience and transfers have to offer lower prices to draw more clients, which after the cost of tranfers and security is accounted for it highlights the excessive margins being charged by the airport.

When you use an on airport car park especially at one of the larger airports on a dark morning, the prospect can be quite frightening with the roadways full of cars going at a fast pace to get into lanes and look at signs at the same time. By parking away from the airport you are taken directly to your airport by an experienced driver.