So as previously mentioned I recently flew to Scotland from Gatwick airport, living where I do I didn't want to be trying to get a train as getting to a train station is tricky and I don't want to be using taxis given how much it can cost to travel 80 miles even when one is prebooked.
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Advantages: easier than a taxi/bus Disadvantages: could work out expensive, handing over your car keys to strangers
...recently flew to Scotland from Gatwick airport, living where I do I didn't want to be trying to get a train as getting to a train station is tricky and I don't want to be using taxis given how much it can cost to travel 80 miles even when one is prebooked.
So knowing I was flying from Gatwick I used the Gatwick airport website to compare the prices of the nearby carparks, it came up with Park Plus as the cheapest by quite a considerable ... .../>
Arriving at Gatwick airport you need to follow the directions to the South Terminal and the Long Term Parking, from here you enter the car parks, there are several but Park Plus was one of the first on the left and is clearly signposted. To enter the initial courtyard you are stopped at a barrier, they have number plate recognition so as long as it was correctly input on the booking page you will be let through, then directed to a lane. ... more
So as previously mentioned I recently flew to Scotland from Gatwick airport, living where I do I didn't want to be trying to get a train as getting to a train station is tricky and I don't want to be using taxis given how much it can cost to travel 80 miles even when one is prebooked.
So knowing I was flying from Gatwick I used the Gatwick airport website to compare the prices of the nearby carparks, it came up with Park Plus as the cheapest by quite a considerable amount for the time period I was looking at. With a 4am drop off on Friday morning and 4pm latest pick up time on Sunday it cost me £18.60.
Arriving at Gatwick airport you need to follow the directions to the South Terminal and the Long Term Parking, from here you enter the car parks, there are several but Park Plus was one of the first on the left and is clearly signposted. To enter the initial courtyard you are stopped at a barrier, they have number plate recognition so as long as it was correctly input on the booking page you will be let through, then directed to a lane. Make sure you take your luggage with you as once you leave your car you wont be returning to it. So head to the front of the lane area to the glass fronted boxlike building which is the office. Here you give the person behind the counter your booking reference and car keys, in return ou get a yellow slip with another reference number and instructions for collecting your car.
This is a simple enough process but can be time consuming if as I was you arrive at the same time as alot of other people (I was queuing for almost 20minutes), once this is done there are bus' running every 10 minutes or more between the car park and the Terminals, make sure you get on the bus to the right terminal, they will drop you off between the two doors of the South Terminal, there is a person on the bus who will let you know which is the best one to use for your flight carrier.
The other thing to note is that the website gives you an address and postcode, don't put these in to a sat nav as they won't get you to the car park!
On ariving back at the airport after your trip you have to find your way back to the bus drop off point, this is also simple, follow the exit, bus and taxi signs, then look for the pillars painted with the Park Plus livery, a bus will pull up shortly (still running at least one every 10 minutes). Board and it will take you back to the glassfronted boxlike office.
Going in again queue, and over the slip they gave you at departure and they will find you our car keys, with directions to the bay in which it is parked waiting for you to collect it (eg mine was Bay 135 so I was directed to go out turn right, cross the road and it would be in the area behind bus stop 11), and another yellow slip, this one you hand to the man at the exit gate to prove that you have paid and are in the right car.
But some people didn't get instructions just there's your key's and away you go, so make sure to ask the person you're dealing with. Obviously this time the queue could be long or not depends how many people were on flights arriving about the same time and how many people are dropping off as there is no separation of the two queues.
My experience was that there was very little queue and my keys were found quickly, but obviously this could take longer on busy occasions.
The other thing to note is that you should check the car for any damage as once you have left the compound it will be almost impossible to prove it was done in their care, also don't leave any valuables in the car as you are handing over the keys to what are essentially strangers so your insurance won't cover it if anything goes missing.
As for getting out of the airport complex, this is where I struggled, there are reasonably clear signs but it seemed slightly odd that the route takes you down the one way street outside the Hilton Hotel, but that could just have been me being stupid (it was a long weekend for my poor brain). Once back on the main roads it is easy to follow the signs back on to the motorways.
And its car parking for the confused because I was the fool who followed the address from the website not the directions (found those while I was writing this) and then couldn't follow the signs out of the airport!
Advantages: Chauffer is waiting for you felt 1st class Disadvantages: None
...Ace Meet and Greet at Gatwick Airport, on finding a site that advertised Ace I entered my details but on the results I couldn't see Ace any where. I decided to find them directly There website is called www.ace-parking-gatwick.co.uk and on talking to a very friendly lady, she informed me that the large websites charge a big commission to them to give them bookings. They have decided to let the customers come direct and get a better deal. I personally ... ...£60. holidayextras have a guarantee they wont be beaten but very easily they where.
An email was sent to my inbox which I printed out. the day came and off I went with my directions to Gatwick. I called ace meet and greet on the phone number telling them I was near Gatwick. They once again confirmed what I had in writing from my email. There was a chauffeur very smart waiting for us. A nice form all pre printed with all our details on, a quick damage ...
mjenkins 01.11.2006
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Advantages: Punctual and ease of use. Disadvantages: Refusal to accept responsibility of damage caused, poor policies on recording vehicle condition.
After using Meteor meet and greet parking services at Gatwick, I must say that I will not use, or recommend them again. All went smoothly until my car was returned to me with a large scrape on the rear bumper. The damage was pointed out to the driver straight away but following a few e-mails and phone calls this company refuses to accept responsibility for this damage, and I now have to go through a solicitor to get the car repaired. Their policy ...
shaunyp123 05.05.2009
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Advantages: Prices, Speed, Reliable Disadvantages: None so far!
...Parking4less really is the best Gatwick airport parking company. Making your reservation online is easy and the prices are great, too! Getting to the terminal is especially speedy with their reliable shuttle service. The staff is courteous and can help you figure out exactly where you need to go if you haven’t been there before. You can book hotels online through their website, too. Check it out: www.parking4less.co.uk. If anyone needs a reliable, ...
Manchester232323 06.11.2009
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Advantages: It was meant to be a greet and meet so no waiting and quick service Disadvantages: n/a
I would never recommend Ace Greet and Meet to anyone and i would never use it either. They were late both ways (25 minutes on departure) and on return we waited for over an hour and nobody had the courtesy to inform us of delays and when we called they said the car was on it\'s way. 20 minutes later still our car had not arrived, so we called again and we were told they had 'lost' our car and could not find it. Nobody had the courtesy to call us ...
avisaria 26.05.2009 (27.05.2009)
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Advantages: Great value and convenience Disadvantages: none
...best way to get to Gatwick from Southampton. The cheapest quote we could get for a return taxi was around £90. Due to the times of our flights it was difficult to arrange a lift with either family or friends and after checking various other option including trains and national express we found a website for off-airport parking at APH parking, Copthorne.
We got an online quote which was £37.10 plus VAT for 8 days parking. You receive an email to ... ...Upon our return to Gatwick before you go though Customs you are asked to call a freephone number on the instruction card given to you before you departed. This then allows them the time to ensure that you car is ready for you when you arrive.
Again, the return coaches are every 10 minutes. When we arrived our car was ready and we were helped with our luggage.
The car park is very secure with cameras at every angle and they are locked in with only ...
Lizzy1 22.07.2004
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