ClubAirSideLounges & Parking Compared

Compare UK airport parking — before you book your lounge

Since you're already sorting your lounge before you fly, here's the same comparison for parking — Meet & Greet vs Park & Ride, across every major UK airport.

ClubAirSide earns a commission when you book parking through links on this site — this never affects the price you pay. We deliberately don't publish fixed parking prices: they move constantly with dates, season and demand, so any figure here would be out of date within days. Hit Check price on any option to get a live quote for your actual travel dates.

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Meet & Greet vs Park & Ride — what's the difference? Full guide →

Meet & Greet

You drive to the terminal, a driver takes your car from you right outside, and it's brought back to the same spot when you land. No shuttle bus, no walking with luggage — the most convenient option, usually the most expensive.

Park & Ride

You drive to an off-airport car park and take a short shuttle bus to the terminal. Cheaper than Meet & Greet, but adds a bus journey (and the wait for one) at both ends of your trip.

On-Airport

Official car parks run by the airport itself, usually a short walk (not a bus ride) from the terminal. Often a middle ground on price between Meet & Greet and off-airport Park & Ride, with none of the shuttle wait.

Which to pick

Meet & Greet suits tight timings, heavy luggage, or a short trip where saved time matters more than saved money. Park & Ride is the better value pick for longer trips or if you don't mind the shuttle. On-Airport is a good compromise if you want to walk straight to the terminal without the top Meet & Greet price.

Frequently asked

Why don't you show parking prices?

Because any price we published would be wrong. Airport parking is dynamically priced — the same space can differ by more than £100 depending on your dates, how far ahead you book and how full the car park is. Comparison sites that show a fixed "from £X" figure are quoting the cheapest date in the year, which is almost never your date. We list which providers operate at each airport and what type of parking they offer, then send you to get a real quote for your actual trip.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, more so than lounges — airport parking gets significantly more expensive (and can sell out) the closer you book to your travel date, especially in school holidays.

How does ClubAirSide make money on parking?

Same model as the lounge directory — a small commission from our parking partners when you book through a link here, at no extra cost to you.

Where can I find the cheapest parking?

See our cheapest airport parking guide for where prices are lowest, and our booking-timeline guide for how far ahead to book.

Browse parking and lounges by airport

Every airport we cover has its own page with lounges, parking and our editorial picks side by side.