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Airport transfer or airport parking?
Updated October 2026
The cheapest option depends on how long you're away, how far you live from the airport, and how many people are travelling.
When parking can work out cheaper
- Short trips of a few days, booked well in advance
- You live a long way from the airport
- You're happy to use a long-stay car park and shuttle bus
When a transfer usually wins
- Trips of a week or more, where parking costs add up every day
- Families and groups, where one vehicle takes everyone
- Very early or late flights, when you'd rather not drive tired
- Your car can stay safely at home
Get a real comparison
Price your parking on the airport's website for your exact dates, then compare with a quote for a return transfer. Remember fuel, the drop-off or parking fees, and your time.
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