January 31st 2010 Manchester airport car parking - the inside scoop
I frequently use Manchester airport car parking when going on a business trip abroad so I utilise Manchester Airport car parking rather a lot. It’s forced me to be somewhat of an expert on Manchester Airport car parking and how to buy the cheapest airport parking. Manchester airport parking charges vary widely so a little research can save a lot of cash.
Manchester is a extremely busy place and therefore its best to have sorted out your parking before leaving for the airport. Many of the local parking facilities have websites where you can arrange car parking prior to travelling, this is great peace of mind as you don’t have to look for a empty space when you arrive for your flight.
There are numerous car park businesses close to Manchester airport. Hotel parking is also available near the airport and is very good if on the expensive side. It’s usually easy to find Manchester airport hotels with parking. Most of the Manchester car parking businesses have similar levels of service and offer good security for you and your vehicle. All of the airport parking businesses provide a shuttle link between your car and the airport, and all provide a rather good service. The only way to make a choice is to decide how much you are willing to pay.
If you’re not bothered about the expense you should consider Global Chauffeur or Meet and Greet Parking, these provide a bespoke service. They may be a bit on the pricey side but they do take the worry out of airport parking. All you should do is pre-arrange a hand over point and time over the phone and give them your car when you get there. Your car will be looked after and parked in a high security car park.
If you’re a traveller I recommend Carminder, APH or Premier Parking who are all within a few minutes of the airport and are among the better Manchester car parking providers. APH also give you the option of inside parking for those cold and wet months.
If you are coming from north of Manchester you should take a look at what Airparks have to offer. The only problem with these guys is that usually they take longer for check in and transfer and I always allow up to an hour to complete the parking process.
The majority of parking businesses do request you to hand over your car keys in case they need to move your vehicle when you have left. This is pretty much standard practice but should they forget to ask for them, I always prefer to leave a spare key with them .
You can often save money by visiting the website of a number of companies and book ahead of time. You will usually find that sorting it out a couple of months before you travel will give you the biggest savings.