Research Airport Parking Extra Charges
Savvy travellers know that you can save when pre-booking your airport parking, compared to just turning up at a car park on their departure date. Travellers should also be aware of the extra charges imposed by airport parking booking companies, which can mean you end up paying more for your booking. The table below contains a summary of some of the major operators and the fees they charge for credit cards, booking amendments and cancellations.
COMPANY |
CREDIT CARD CHARGES |
DEBIT CARD CHARGES |
CANCELLATION FEES |
AMENDMENT FEES |
REFUNDS |
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) |
All credit card transactions have a £0.99 credit card fee. |
No debit card fee. |
Free cancellation 24 hours in advance of departure date. If cancelled within 24 hours of departure date commencing, or at any time thereafter, then full cost of parking is charged. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
No amendment fee. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended |
Full refund available if cancelled more than 24 hours before departure date. If cancelled within 24 hours of departure date commencing, or at any time thereafter, then no refund available. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable |
Airparks/ BCP/ Holiday Extras |
All credit card transactions have a £1.50 credit card fee.
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No debit card fee. |
Cancellation fee of £9.50 up to 24 hours prior to the arrival date/time printed on the booking confirmation. If cancelled within 24 hours prior to the arrival date/time printed on the booking confirmation, or at any time thereafter, the full cost of the booking is charged. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
No amendment fee. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
If cancelled more than 24 hours prior to the arrival date/time printed on the booking confirmation and the customer has paid ‘cancellation waiver’ of £0.99, a full refund is available. Otherwise, a cancellation fee of £9.50 is charged. No refund available if cancelled within 24 hours prior to the arrival date/time printed on the booking confirmation, or at any time thereafter. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable |
Essential Travel |
All credit card transactions have a 2% credit card fee. |
No debit card fee. |
Bookings can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the due date of parking, with a £9.50 cancellation charge. Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the due date of parking will be charged at the full cost. The cancellation fee of £9.50 can be waived for the cost of £0.99 with the ‘cancellation waiver’. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
Amendments can only be made up to 48 hours before due date of parking. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
No refund is made for cancellation of car park bookings within 48 hours of the due date of parking or afterwards. If the ‘cancellation waiver’ is paid (£0.99) then a full refund will be provided if cancelled within correct time frame (over 48 hours before the due date of travel). Otherwise, a cancellation fee of £9.50 will be charged. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable. |
Flight Hotel Reservations (FHR) |
No credit card charges. |
No debit card fee. |
A cancellation fee of £7.50 is charged if more than 24 hours notice given. Bookings cancelled without 24 hours notice will not be refunded. £10.00 cancellation fee, per reservation at Luton Central Car Storage outside of seven days notice period. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
Amendments can be made up to 24 hours prior to date of departure. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
No refund when less than 24 hours of notice given. Full balance refunded when more than 24 hours notice given, less the £7.50 cancellation fee. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable. Norwich A.T Park and Fly: 48 hours cancellation notice period. Within this time no refund available. |
Park and Go |
All credit card transactions have an £0.89 credit card fee. |
No debit card fee. |
£7.50 cancellation fee if cancelled outside of three days of first parking date. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled.
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No charge outside three days of first parking date but additional cost of parking will be charged. £7.50 fee or 50% of cost of parking (whichever is the least cost) for changes made within three days of first parking date. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
Refund available if cancelled up to three days of the first parking date minus the £7.50 cancellation fee. No refund available if cancelled three days from the first parking date. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable. |
Purple Parking |
All credit card transactions have a £1.50 credit card fee. |
No debit card fee. |
Free cancellation in advance of 24 hours of the planned arrival date. Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of the planned arrival date, and non arrivals will be charged at the full cost. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
Amendments can be made in advance of 24 hours of the planned arrivals date. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
Full refund made if notice is given more than 24 hours of the planned arrivals date with the exception of Budget Parking, Manchester, where a £7.50 administration fee will be charged. No refund within 24 hours of the planned arrival date. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products are non-refundable. |
Skyparksecure Car Parks |
No credit card transaction fee, but all bookings are subject to a booking fee of £1.95. |
No debit card transaction fee, but all bookings are subject to a booking fee of £1.95. |
If cancelled over the relevant notice periods, all cancelled bookings are subject to a £10.00 charge. Cancellation Insurance available at £0.99. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be cancelled. |
Any amendments made to a booking will be subject to amendment charge of £5.00. SuperSaver, Advance Purchase or Non-flexible products can not be amended. |
Refund Notice Periods: Edinburgh Low Cost Park & Ride - Less than 14 days notice – no refund. Manchester SkyPark Indoor - Less than 14 days notice – no refund. All other car parks: Less than 72 hours notice – no refund. No refunds available for unused parts of stay. Certain promotional offers are non-refundable. |
APH makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate at the time of collection and publishing but it is provided without any kind of warranty. APH accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information.
To make a reservation please contact Airport Parking and Hotels on tel:
0844 871 7431 or visit www.aph.com
