AIRPORT PARKING

Introduction

Onward Travel Solutions Ltd is committed to providing you with the best travel logistic decisions to compliment your itinerary. On this web site you can order and find out if it is more economical to park your car at Gatwick airport or to hire a taxi. To do this, enter your travel details on the form above to obtain a car parking quote. After this click the Back button a few times to get to the original site and then click Taxis. From here you can easily obtain a Taxi quotation for your potential travel.

There are lots of things to consider when making this decision and price comparison is obviously one of them. There are obviously more advantages to having a door to door taxi service but sometimes this is quite costly especially if you live a long way away from the airport and in this scenario it makes more sense to park the car. However if you are taking a long vacation, parking can be more expensive than taking a taxi. No matter what your choice on this web site you can order either.

Onward Travel Solutions Airport Parking

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Onward Travel Solutions Preferred Car Park at Gatwick Airport is the Long Sty North terminal parking. When you arrive take a ticket at the entry barrier then proceed to park your car. After you have done this please go to the bus stop and take the courtesy transport to the airport the transfer will take about 9 minutes. When you return please driver to customer services and report to reception. The attendant will exchange your parking voucher and entry ticket for an exit ticket.

Another car park which we recommend is the Meteor Meet and Greet parking service. You will need to call meteor 10 minutes before you arrive at the airport, they will dispatch a driver to come and meet you. Drive to the drop off point outside departures and the driver will collect your vehicle. Your car will be stored in a secure compound away from the airport until you return. When you have landed, cleared customs and collected your luggage please call meteor and they will send the driver with your vehicle to the terminal.

You could also choose to park with Airparks at Gatwick. When you arrive keep in the left hand lane at the car park and driver through the automatic barrier. Please park your vehicle in an arrival bay and remember your lane number. Go to the reception desk and present your booking confirmation along with your car keys and flight details. After you have checked-in please put your car keys and lane number into the red key box then proceed to catch the courtesy bus to the terminal. Transfers operate to both terminals every 15 minutes and usually take about 10. When you return please wait at bus stop number 13 of the south terminal or number 5 for the north terminal, you will be collected and returned to the compound. When you reach the compound please hand in your vehicle receipt at reception in exchange for your keys then drive to the exit. This car park has 24 hour CCTV and regular staff patrols.

The alternative option is to park at the Long Stay South terminal. This car park is situated on airport and is a 2 minute transfer from the south terminal or 10 minutes from the north terminal. Courtesy buses operate every 8 minutes. When you arrive please take a ticket from the barrier then follow the sings to the appropriate area and park your car. After you have parked proceed to the bus stop where you will be transferred to the airport. When you return please catch the bus back to the car park, provide an attendant with your booking reference number and your entry ticket, this will then be validated. Driver to the exit, insert the ticket and the barrier will rise. Please allow 30 minutes to check-in your vehicle and transfer to the terminal.

Book online: it's fast and efficient

Enter your travel dates and airport and we will quickly check availability and prices for you. Any further information on a particular car park can be found by clicking the information button. Select your car park and enter your personal details. You will be asked for a card payment which will be securely transacted. When payment has been authorised you will receive an immediate online confirmation with your booking reference and full directions to the car park.

On Airport Parking

Although on airport car parks are nearer to the terminal, you would need to find your own parking space. You then make your way to the bus stop for the free transfer to the airport terminal.

Off Airport Parking

At off airport parking you check into reception and the staff will be able to answer any questions you may have. If security is an important issue to you, off airport parking is generally more secure as only members of staff have access to the vehicles.

Why Pre-book?

Most airports have two parking rates. Pre-booked, where you book and pay before departure. Or the turn-up rate, where you turn up and pay on the day. The pre-booking rate can be as much as 60% cheaper than the turn up rate. Also, by pre-booking you can compare prices before deciding on a car park.

Conclusion

It all comes down to the price you are willing to pay for comfort. On short distances to the airport or long breaks it is a very good option to use a taxi or for longer distances or short breaks it is more viable to use an airport car park.