subject: Parking Manchester: The Airport Lottery [print this page] Getting a good deal on airport parking doesn"t have to be difficult, but a recent Which? Magazine article pointed out that parking for different airports around the UK can vary as much as 50% for the same length of booking. We take a look at the different things you"ll want to consider when booking Manchester Airport parking online, and point out some of the key ways to save money by booking in advance online.
There are lots of different providers of parking Manchester airport, however they essentially offer three main types of parking.
Onsite parking is generally within walking distance to the Manchester airport terminal and is the middle of the road where price is concerned. This type of parking enables you to drive straight to Manchester airport, park your car, collect a trolley for your luggage, and walk with your luggage to the airport terminal 1, terminal 2, or terminal 3 entrance.
Offsite parking offers a cheaper option, generally with all the safety and security of onsite parking, but slightly away from the Manchester airport terminals. This means that you"ll be taken by a dedicated airport shuttle bus to the airport from the secure parking with your luggage. When you return, simply inform the parking company of your arrival back at Manchester, and they will tell you where to wait for the parking Manchester shuttle bus.
Meet and Greet is the most luxurious of parking Manchester options. Simply book meet and greet online in advance, arrive at Manchester"s departures drop of point with your car, a car parking company representative will be waiting for you and will drive your car to a secure parking area. When you arrive back at Manchester airport they"ll be ready waiting for you with the car so you can just drive straight off.
The single best bit of advice is to always book your parking in advance, because it really can save you up to 60% at Manchester.
