Meet & Greet is a valet-style service where you drive straight to the terminal, hand your keys to a vetted driver at a designated meeting point, and walk directly to check-in — no shuttle involved. The driver parks your car in a secure compound and returns it to an agreed collection point when you land. It is the most convenient option and typically costs more than Park & Ride — often from around £30+ per day depending on airport, dates and demand — which suits families with heavy luggage, early departures and business travellers who value time over cost.

Park & Ride means parking your own car in a secure off-airport compound and taking a short complimentary shuttle to the terminal, usually a 10–15 minute transfer. You keep your keys, park, and ride in — reversing the process on return. It is typically the cheapest way to park, with off-site providers often starting from around £5–£10 per day when booked in advance, and is the best value for holidays and longer stays where the short transfer is worth the saving.

Park & Ride is almost always cheaper than Meet & Greet, and the price gap widens the longer you park. Meet & Greet pricing climbs steadily with duration because it is charged for convenience, while Park & Ride stays low even on week-plus stays. Choose Park & Ride to minimise cost, and Meet & Greet to minimise time and hassle — compare both live for your dates on any airport parking page.

Compare Your Parking Deals covers nine major UK airports: Birmingham, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Stansted, Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow. Each airport has its own page with live Meet & Greet and Park & Ride prices for that location. Start from your departure airport — Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol or Glasgow.

Book as early as you can — advance bookings secure the lowest prices, and same-day drive-up gate rates are the most expensive way to park. Off-site Park & Ride and Meet & Greet prices rise as availability tightens near your travel date and during school holidays and peak periods. Reserving weeks ahead locks in the cheapest rate and guarantees a space at busy airports.

Yes — most bookings can be amended, including drop-off and pick-up dates, times and, in many cases, the service type. Manage changes yourself through My Booking or speak to our team. Amend as early as possible, as some operators apply cut-off windows close to the drop-off date.

Bookings can be cancelled, with the applicable terms and any refund set by the individual car park operator you booked with. Start a cancellation from My Booking or contact our representatives. Check the operator's cancellation window at the time of booking, as refund eligibility depends on how far ahead of your drop-off you cancel.

Your car stays secure and is returned whenever you land — delayed flights are standard for airport parking operators and are tracked so no action is usually needed from you. For Meet & Greet, notify your operator of major changes so the driver meets you at the correct time; some operators may apply a charge for returns significantly outside your booked window. If you return early, contact the operator via My Booking to arrange collection.

Vehicle security depends on the individual car park, and many operators in our network hold the Park Mark Safer Parking award — a police-backed accreditation administered by the British Parking Association. Park Mark car parks are risk-assessed by police and typically use CCTV, security fencing, floodlighting and manned or patrolled sites. Security features are shown against each listing so you can compare protection alongside price before booking.

or Meet & Greet you leave your keys so the driver can park and return your car; for Park & Ride you keep them. Reputable Meet & Greet operators record your vehicle's condition and mileage at handover, and their drivers are insured to drive your car between the terminal and the compound. Confirm the operator's key-handling and insurance details on the booking page before you travel.

Yes — all payments are processed over a secure, encrypted connection, and card details are not retained after your booking is completed. Your payment information is protected throughout the transaction. This keeps sensitive data, including card details, out of stored records once the booking is confirmed.

Email us directly at info@compareyourparkingdeals.co.uk or use the Contact Us page, and our team will handle your complaint. Include your booking reference so we can resolve it quickly. Visit Contact Us to raise any issue with a booking or car park

Yes — selected operators offer optional extras such as car valeting and electric-vehicle charging that can be added when you book. Availability varies by airport and car park. See the full range on the Extras page and add them during checkout.