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Old 05-08-2008, 6:21 PM   #1
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Default Cheap Airport Parking: Gatwick Airport hints, tips and local parking
What’s this about? Parking at the airport can cost a fortune. Yet there are many ways to cut this cost. The first point of call is read the full Cheap Airport Parking guide. Then having found the cheapest it can find you, this discussion is specifically to talk about local parking and tips for


Cheap Gatwick Airport Parking


If you want to discuss airport parking in general please go to the Cheap Airport Parking Discussion.

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Old 06-08-2008, 9:52 AM   #2
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Default Cheap Gatwick Parking
I live near Gatwick Airport. Many of my neighbours have large drive ways and offer cheap parking with a drop off and pick service. It may be worth while trying a few google searches, or trying parkatmyplace.com (http://www.parkatmyhouse.com/)
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Old 06-08-2008, 1:08 PM   #3
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http://www.gatwick-guesthouses.co.uk/

We stayed at the Gables and it was fab, they provided transfer to the airport in the morning, we had to make our own way back but jumped on the train to Horley and got a £4 taxi from there. Around £80 for hotel, breakfast, 1 week parking and transfer there and back. Worked out great for us leaving at 5.30am!!
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Old 06-08-2008, 1:09 PM   #4
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Vb_olander, also check out parkopedia.com to see the locations of all the private driveways and airport car parks around Gatwick
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Old 21-09-2008, 11:57 PM   #5
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Has anybody ever used these guys?
http://www.fhr-net.co.uk/carparks/ga...30&airportID=1

I am a bit concerned about leaving my keys with them...
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Old 22-09-2008, 1:55 PM   #6
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I have used them before at Gatwick and my experience was fine. All the car parks they use are well established ones.
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Old 25-09-2008, 12:52 PM   #7
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http://www.cophallfarm.co.uk/index.asp
Cheapest I've found. Same site as qbazdz but this is the direct link.


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Old 30-10-2008, 9:35 AM   #8
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Yeah I visit parkatmyhouse.com site its good for you. You can easily find any cheap parking.
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Old 05-11-2008, 5:07 AM   #9
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I also live near an airport.

My some of neighbours provide cheap parking to the passengers.
I think it is best cheap parking example of local parking !


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Old 16-12-2008, 11:14 PM   #10
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Anyone out there ever tried Premier Meet and Greet from Gatwick? A bit nervous about using them as they only have a mobile number. Any feedback, good or bad, much appreciated.

Cheers.
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Old 17-12-2008, 2:31 PM   #11
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smauchline, if you are nervous about using them, then please don't use them. You don't want to be worrying all through your holidays.

Btw, welcome to the forum.
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Old 19-01-2009, 12:47 PM   #12
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Found a cheap site for Gatwick, Aardvark - Meet and Greet who are charging us £47 for a 9 night trip. The paperwork comes from essential travel.co.uk. Apparently Aardvark are now part of Meteor.
Has anybody had any dealings with them? We've only seen a couple of comments about them but all good.
This is the link if anyones interested -
http://www.airport-parking-quote.co....-and-Greet.htm
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Old 10-02-2009, 12:49 PM   #13
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This site, recommended by another user, seems to work - just found a week there with APH for £27, provided you have car breakdown cover (we've got RAC). Gives you 20% off - see:

http://www.motoringdiscounts.co.uk/d...ortparking.htm
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Old 10-02-2009, 1:06 PM   #14
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Angry Valet Parking....be Careful At Gatwick
Booked a valet parking through a well known internet booking agent for Gatwick last month.

They sub contracted it to a local firm who said they were 3 miles away. They met us on arrival...no problems.

When we arrived back, it took them 30 minutes from our call to them advising that we had our bags. It was freezing cold (just above zero). Eventually, we heard our car skidding around the corner and racing up to us. The car was covered in bird mess (it had been valeted before we left home) and it had covered 31 miles since we left it with them...... so someone had been joy riding in it for 25 miles.(it was a Mini Cooper S so obviously too tempting for someone).

Moral of the story?.........try to take a boring car that will be of little interest to them and make a very obvious note of the mileage when you hand the car over.

The valet company did not live up to the SHINING image that their name portays. You have been warned.
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Old 09-03-2009, 2:11 PM   #15
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Booked a valet parking through a well known internet booking agent for Gatwick last month.


The valet company did not live up to the SHINING image that their name portays. You have been warned.

Which company did you use?
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Old 19-04-2009, 11:44 AM   #16
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piersuk they are called diamond.
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Old 26-05-2009, 6:54 PM   #17
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Default purple parking discount code
This code E46W. should get 20% discount off all purple parking at airport Also remember to book via Quidco for cah back. Book by 8 June
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Old 17-06-2009, 1:10 PM   #18
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Default Cheap Meet and Greet @ Gatwick airport
parkandgo.co.uk


Have not used these before but £49 for 7 days and meet and greet, is a bargain.

Of couse, if anyone knows of their services, please do post.

Thanks,
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parkandgo.co.uk


Have not used these before but £49 for 7 days and meet and greet, is a bargain.

Of couse, if anyone knows of their services, please do post.

Thanks,
Bob
Yes, I saw this too - thinking of using their meet and greet service. I cannot though find any reviews of thier service. Has anyone got any advice?
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Old 21-06-2009, 10:38 AM   #20
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has anyone used this company?

http://www.airportmeetandgreet.co.uk/


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