Advice for Airport car parking

Parking your car can be slightly daunting, particularly in a new area with automated paying methods. The information below, explains the most common processes at airport car parks so you are a little more prepared when next parking your car at the airport.

Airport car parking at a glance

• Remember to always keep booking confirmation/vouchers and car park contact details with you
• If you are delayed for any reason contact the car park as soon as possible
• Check with the car park for disabled facilities - if applicable
• You must leave at least an extra 1/2 hour in which to complete transfers and parking
• Pay attention to rush hour and weight of traffic during the holiday season as this may cause delay to your journey
• If you paid with a credit card, ensure you have the SAME credit card with you when you park
• Always remove valuables from your car before parking
• You are advised to check your car for damage before parking
• Familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions of the car park

Payment

How you pay for your airport car parking varies depending on the car park provider and the individual car park. We have generalised the most common procedures, so that you have an idea of how payment for airport parking works. Your car park provider will equip you with the relevant information for your car park when making your booking.

Credit Card payment

In most instances payment will be charged directly to your credit/debit card and you will not need the card again. You are advised however, to take the card with which you made the booking to the car park in case of any discrepancies.
A number of car parks have facilitated a new e-ticket payment process. For car parks using this service, the card with which you made your booking MUST be taken with you to the car park. On arrival, insert the card at the barrier, the machine will recognise your booking and you will be permitted access. On departure, the same card must be inserted at the exit barrier.

Meet and Greet/Chauffeur Services

In this instance payment is taken at the time of booking. You should always take your car parking confirmation/receipt with you in case of discrepancies.

Please note that dependent on your airport parking provider, you may have to confirm your booking 24 hours prior to travel.

Voucher/Ticket Exchange

At some airport car parks you will be required to take a ticket/voucher on arrival, this is then exchanged for your car on your return at the car park reception. At car parks that park your car for you, the entrance ticket or voucher is exchanged for your car keys.

Occasionally you will be asked to sign in. The receipt you are given upon signing in must be retained to prove ownership of your car on your return.

Pay on Foot Machines

These are very rarely used for pre-booked parking, it is advisable to pre book your parking as it saves money and time.