February 12th 2010 Manchester airport parking charges - save money on parking
I regularly make use of Manchester airport car parking when travelling on a business trip abroad therefore I Manchester Airport car parking quite a lot. This has made me somewhat of an expert on car parking at Manchester Airport and how to find the cheapest airport parking. Manchester airport parking charges vary widely so a little research can save a lot of cash.
Manchester international is a extremely busy airport and as such it pays to have booked your parking prior to leaving for the airport. Most of the car parks have a website where you can book your parking prior to travelling, this reduces stress on the day as you don’t need to drive around looking for a empty space when you arrive for your flight.
There’s numerous car parking facilities near to Manchester airport. There is also hotel parking close to the airport and is excellent if a little pricey. It’s usually easy to find Manchester airport hotels with parking. Most of the local car parking companies offer very similar services and offer good security for you and your vehicle. The best airport car parks provide a free shuttle service between your car and the airport, and all give a extremely good service. One way to choose a car park is to decide on your budget.
If money is no object the better parking companies are probably Global Chauffeur or Meet and Greet Parking, these companies offer the best service of any of the Manchester airport parking services. They do cost considerably more but they can save you a lot of time and worry. All you should do is pre-arrange a change over point and time on the telephone and give them your vehicle when you arrive. Your car will be looked after and parked in a high security car park.
For the commuter I recommend Carminder, APH or Premier Parking who are all within a few minutes of Manchester International and are all very reputable . APH also offers indoor parking for those winter months.
If you’re driving from from the north then the best Manchester airport parking service is Airparks. One problem with them is that usually they take a little longer for completing the paperwork and it is recommended that you work on up to an hour if you choose their services.
You will find most companies request you to hand over your car keys to enable them to move your vehicle when you are gone. This usually happens automatically but if they do not request them, I will always offer the keys anyway.
You can often save money by using the internet to find the best price and pay ahead of time. You will usually find that doing it around eight weeks prior to departure will result in the cheapest cost.