| For many business and holiday travellers, an air | | | | walk in the rain with your luggage. That's why, when |
| journey often starts with a car trip to the airport. | | | | planning airport parking, you should investigate how |
| Whether you are away for a couple of days or a | | | | far the terminal is from the car park. And remember |
| month, finding secure airport parking for your vehicle | | | | to check the costs; normally, the nearer to the |
| gives you priceless peace of mind. To help you | | | | terminal you park the more you'll pay. Finally, if there's |
| through the minefield of car parking at airports, here | | | | a shuttle bus, can people with walking difficulties or in |
| are five top tips. | | | | wheelchairs use the service? |
| 1. Use the car parking available at the airport. | | | | 4. Pre-book your airport car parking |
| Don't gamble with on-street parking. Always take | | | | Whenever possible, pre-book your airport car parking. |
| advantage of properly managed airport parking. | | | | This guarantees you a parking space and will save |
| Check what security arrangements are in place and | | | | you money too. Don't forget to make a note of any |
| how often it is patrolled. Are there barriers and other | | | | booking details you'll need when you arrive. |
| physical measures to prevent theft of cars? Is the | | | | 5. Consider parking at an airport hotel |
| car park approved by the Park Mark® scheme? | | | | Are there nearby airport hotels offering secure onsite |
| 2. Are car parking areas well lit and safe for | | | | car parking while you're away? Some airport hotels |
| pedestrians? | | | | offer great deals for their guests; why not combine |
| Is the car park well-lit and are safe walkways | | | | secure parking with a good night's sleep and a |
| marked out for pedestrians? If parking areas look | | | | leisurely breakfast before you fly? Experienced |
| well-kept and well organised it probably means that | | | | travellers know this makes for a more relaxed |
| thought has been given to security too. The good | | | | journey - especially if the hotel offers a free airport |
| news is that there is increased awareness of the | | | | transfer to and from your terminal. |
| importance of safe, secure, traveller friendly parking. | | | | With a bit of planning, it's easy to arrange secure car |
| 3. How far is the parking from your terminal? | | | | parking whenever you fly. Next time you're jetting |
| Some airport car parks involve a long shuttle bus | | | | off, remember these five tips to ensure the secure |
| journey. Even short stay premium car parking near | | | | parking that lets you forget your car and get on with |
| the terminal may still involve a bus transfer - or a | | | | your business trip or holiday. |