The Best Alternative for Luton Airport Parking

Your Family holiday this Christmas season is fast approaching. Probably you would have bought a set of new luggage, and latest travel gad-jets. All set to catch your flight, but you still have one final problem to solve. Should you go to Luton Airport Parking and Park your vehicle in the Short stay or long stay car park? It sounds like the best solution isn’t it? Think again. Explore the other transport options available.  You to make it to your flight on time without burning whole in your pocket.

LUTON AIRPORT CARPARKING

Let’s begin with the obvious. Aren’t you  happy to load up the car with the new luggages, hit the M1 or M25. Then park at Luton airport it self. Sounds easy enough! but where are you going to park? Short stay or long stay and where exactly.. If you choose the Long stay then you need to wait for the shuttle bus to take you to the arrival terminal. So Short stay it is! But are you qualified for the short stay? and are you ready to pay £ 49 for each day?  Ok then Long stay it is! Free shuttle runs every 15 minutes and it take another 10 minutes to the terminal (depending on traffic) and £ 23 for each day! It is a bewildering selection.

The option that comes to mind when we think of Luton airport car parking is the long-stay option. Compare the per day charge you opted for the less price. However be prepared to drive around for ages looking for a vacant space. It could be very frustrating to haul your luggage to the shuttle in and out. You will ended up paying roughly £ 190 for a week. Parking closer to the terminal is easy as it’s just few minutes walk to the check in desk. The price tag you are looking is approximately £ 390 per week. Phew!

PUBLIC TRANSPORT & OTHER OPTIONS

If you do not want to drive to the airport, well there are other options for that as well. A taxi from your home to Luton airport. You can prebook your taxi and for a family of 4 it will cost roughly £ 85 (one way) from Northamptonshire without any luggages. Price vary on the number of luggages you take. Alternatively, you could take an Uber. Every country it operates, they manage to acquire a large market share. But the longevity of the company is in question. Recently Uber lost the license to operate in London.

If taxi is out then you still let the train take the strain. You have to make to your local train station before enjoying the crowded trains. If you are lucky it will be a short walk if not its another taxi ride to your station. You may have to change trains and navigate platforms with luggage. Don’t forget the stairs, escalators. You have to allow time for the shuttle bus transfer if you get down at Luton Airport Parkway. If not another taxi from your station to the airport.

LUTON AIRPORT PARKING WITH MERRY PARKING

As you can see, the above options are a perfect blend of high-costs or backbreaking luggage hauling. The alternative is driving your own car and choosing a car park with Merry Parking. We feature a range of affordable parking options that include many added benefits . Choose from Luton Premium Valet, or Terminal Parking – Luton, or Super Saver Luton where you drive in, hand the keys over at the terminal it self. Driver park it for you and bring the vehicle back to the terminal.. Our cheapest option which is the Super Saver – Luton is £ 34 for a week! Subscribe to our newsletter or be part of our member club. Either way you can save more. Not only we offer cheap airport parking at Luton. 

All Luton airport parking options come with the 24/7 staffed and security monitored facility which is open 365 days a year. No hauling luggage , no waiting for shuttle buses, no need to look for a parking space. Just drive to the terminal and walk to the checking counter.

So remove the hassle and stress from your holiday by choosing to park with Merry Parking!

Dos and Don’ts When You Drop Off Vehicle – Airport Parking

1. Confirmation or Reference Number

If you have booked pre-paid airport parking then you should have the confirmation along with the parking instructions. Note down the reference/print or have it in your mobile.

2. Drivers Contact Number

You have the option to print the confirmation and bring it but it is easy to have a copy in your mobile (email) or you can add the driver’s number to your contact list.

3. Name of the car park

If you book your airport parking online through an agent make sure to take down the name of the car park. This will be clearly mentioned on your booking confirmation.

4. Directions to the Meeting point or the car park

If you have booked meet & greet airport parking then driver will meet you at the airport and this designated places will differ from one airport to the other. Also the different car parks have different clearance from the relevant airport. Therefore make sure to have the directions to the meeting point.

If you have booked park & ride airport parking then you need the directions to the car park as you will be driving to park the vehicle.

5. Be alert on traffic updates

Check the road conditions, traffic updates before you drive to the airport. Some roads may close due to constructions or there can be traffic so you may have to take alternative routes which can take more time. Delay in arriving at the airport late will delay in handing over the vehicle to the driver and eventually you may missed your flight.

At the time of the booking, you give an approximate time so a driver will be allocated for you. If you delay to arrive then he/she may not be available to pick your car as he/she may be collecting another vehicle. Remember that you need to catch your flight.

6. Fully Charge phone

You are required to contact the car park/driver on your way as per the procedure mentioned in your booking confirmation. If you running late, coming early, or you need to get directions to the meeting point, then you will be making few calls. Therefore make sure to charge your phone fully or have a spare phone battery which is fully charged.

7. Change of money

If you book park and ride then you may be charged shuttle bus and most of the time it no more than £ 5 per person so you need to have change money. If you book meet & greet then there may be an entry fee to be paid when you enter the airport. Make sure you clarify with the car park as sometimes this fee is already included in the charges so you may not have to pay again.

8. Arriving late or early than your scheduled time.

You need to keep the car park (driver) informed of the late or early arrival. A driver will be expecting you at the meeting point and if you fail to inform the change then he/she will be busy with the next arrival and you may have to wait or not be able to hand over the vehicle at all. If you keep them informed of the change then they can adjust accordingly. This may not guarantee a smooth process but at least you can minimize the waiting time.

9. All vehicles must be roadworthy and have valid Road Tax and MOT

10. Check the vehicle

Before you hand over the car keys and the vehicle to the driver, check the vehicle for any damages or dents. The driver will also do an inspection and noted down so check the receipt to make sure all are correctly documented. If you are leaving any valuables in the vehicle then get a receipt from the driver for the items but its recommendable not to leave any in the car.

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