When looking at Luton Airport Parking, it pays to check things out in advance. You can save up to 50% by an advance booking compared to the on-the-day price, which over a stay of several days can really add up. There are several different Luton Airport Parking options, which are explained in this article.
The first option is known as On-site parking. This is the airport owner's own car parks, usually operated by the British Airports Authority or APCOA. On-site parking is sub-divided into long-term, mid-term and short-term areas. Occasionally off-site car parks can be closer to the terminal building.
The second option is Off-site parking. This is any other car park which is not in the airport complex itself. Luton Airport Parking is offered by a wide variety of 3rd party companies specialising in local car parking and operate regular (free) transport to the terminal. Most of these are cheaper than the on-site options, and sometimes just as quick.
Another option is Luton Airport Meet and Greet. For this option you drive to the terminal, and are met by a driver who you give your keys to, they then park it for you, otherwise known as valet parking. When you land, the car will be waiting for you at the terminal. It is an excellent service, but the most expensive.
Finally there is an option of local resident parking. Often, people and businesses close to Luton airport have spare driveway space or a small available lot and offer their own parking services, which is often the cheapest option. On the downside, they generally do not do a great service in dropping you off or picking you up, and security is very limited.
When choosing one of the above Luton Airport Parking options, there are a number of factors to consider:
Firstly transfer times to the terminal - The time taken by, and how often shuttle buses run to the terminal is an important factor, especially for a very early or late departure. Secondly security - You want your car to be in one piece when you return from holiday. Almost all airport car parks have 24 hr CCTV and guard patrols. Local resident parking will be less secure, so it will be a trade-off that you will have to make. And finally unexpected cancellation -if something unexpected comes up, you may need to cancel your reservation. Several companies offer a small 'cancellation waiver fee' to your parking booking. This will guarantee a refund on parking costs should you cancel within 24hrs of your designated arrival time. Otherwise you will have to pay more to cancel the booking for your Luton Airport Parking.
