Save Money on Airport Parking and Get a Great Start to Your Holiday

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If you have recently bought and paid for a holiday abroad this article is for you. Here are two pieces of information that will not only enhance your trip but will also save you money on your airport parking fees. There are also plenty of tips here to get the most out of your airport parking purchase and get the best possible start to your trip.

My advice to accomplish both of these seemingly contradictory aims is to book your parking in advance and book Meet and Greet parking. You will charged full retail price if you just turn up on the day so be smart and book ahead to get the best deal.

How can you save money on your airport parking?
To save money on your airport parking simply book in advance but make sure you shop around for the best deal. Most parking companies use a ‘smart’ time sensitive pricing systems similar to the pricing models used by airlines whereby the price of the ticket rises as you get closer to the date of departure. Airport parking is the same so you will pay more on the day than if you book in advance.

The other advantage of booking in advance is that you will secure your parking space. During the summer months many car parks become oversubscribed. It would be a shame to miss your flight whilst you were driving around looking for a space. Book early and you will guarantee you have somewhere to park your car.

Of course you could always park in the short term car park, and I do know someone who did for two weeks, but the parking costs came to more than the cost of the flights! Read More

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Travelling to the Airport by Car?

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The average family holiday can run into several thousand pounds however they happily set off for the airport having not serviced the car, checked the condition of the tyres, wipers or the battery.

Considering the cost of the holiday all of the above have to be worthwhile. Membership of a breakdown service such as the AA, RAC or Greenflag is also strongly recommended.

When planning the journey consider the following:

Check your tickets and make sure you have the correct departure and check in times.

Also, airlines shut their check-in desks usually 30 to 40 minutes before departure. Once this deadline is reached late arrivals will not be allowed to fly. Some internal flights however may stay open up to 20 minutes before departure. Make sure you check with your airline.

Always add on at least an hour for your journey to overcome any vehicle problems and if you are going to be travelling at rush hour add another hour. Monday and Friday traffic is usually heavier with long stay commuters returning or coming from home for the weekend.

The Following are the major motorways connecting to the following airports.

o Manchester Airport M60/M56

o Gatwick Airport M25/M23 Read More

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Booking Airport Transfers in the UK

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There has never been an easier time to travel to and from your UK departure airport, with a wide range of airport transfers available including trains, buses, coach services, taxi services as well as domestic flights.

Planning ahead on how to get there can save you a lot of time, money and stress.

What are the benefits of planning ahead with airport transfers?

o Save time – pre-booking avoids the hassle of queuing up for tickets and it ensures you get off to a smooth organised start, making the beginnings of your trip to be a far less stressful experience.

o Guarantee your place – pre-booking ensures that you aren’t left stranded by not being able to get that bus or taxi when you need it. At peak times it’s often the case that taxi’s and buses are hard to come by, so it’s a good idea to avoid any stress by guaranteeing that you will get picked up or met on your return.

o Save money – take advantage of pre-booked prices and promotional offers on coaches, rail services and taxis by booking them in advance.

What transport to the airport should you choose?

Here are some options:

o Taxis and private vehicle hire – Most local taxi companies have a fixed rate for taxi trips, these can be the cheaper option than using black cabs or taxi ranks depending on how far away from the airport you are.

o Airport coach or bus – All UK airports will have a local bus service, so this is the ideal option if you live close enough to the airport to take advantage of it. There are also national coaches that operate to all the major airports. Read More

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