How do you park at Heathrow?

How do you park at Heathrow? Meet and Greet parking is one of the most convenient, hassle-free ways to park your car at Heathrow. Just drive your vehicle to our Short Stay car park, leave your keys with us and our highly-experienced and professional team will do the rest.

How does purple parking work at Heathrow?

You just drive yourself to whichever Heathrow Airport terminal you are flying from, where you will be met by our Handover Captain from Purple Parking. A driver will collect your vehicle and take it to our secure car park nearby, where it will stay for the duration of your trip.

Is it cheaper to book Heathrow parking in advance?

By booking in advance, you will benefit from our online only prices which are cheaper than turning up on the day.

How do I avoid airport drop off charges?

But the good news is that in most cases there's no need to pay anything when saying goodbye to family and friends, as almost all airports have a free area for drop-offs – as long as you're willing to take a short walk or shuttle ride to the terminal.

What is the difference between long stay and business parking at Heathrow?

Business car parks are located on the airfield perimeter, closer to the terminal than Long Stay parking and ideal for customers who need to save time.

What is the best way to park your car at Heathrow?

Meet and Greet parking is one of the most convenient, hassle-free ways to park your car at Heathrow. Just drive your vehicle to our Short Stay car park, leave your keys with us and our highly-experienced and professional team will do the rest.

How to avoid parking fees at Heathrow?

Exemptions. You don't have to pay the Terminal Drop-Off Charge if you are driving a Heathrow permitted operational vehicle or a vehicle recorded at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in either of these categories: Emergency service vehicles, such as police, ambulances and fire engines. Military vehicles.

How early should I get to Heathrow?

When to arrive. We recommend getting to the airport three hours before your flight if you're travelling internationally, or two hours if you're travelling domestically or to Europe.

Why is airport parking so expensive?

Airport parking is a big business First, there is the initial cost of the land, and then you have the construction costs. Once it is built, whether a multi-story car park or just a paved lot out in the open, it needs to be maintained.