Heathrow parking advice

andygb

We are going away for a couple of weeks abroad soon, and we leave from T3 Heathrow.
I have never parked long term at Heathrow before, but have been recommended Purple Parking meet and greet, because we are taking a fair bit of luggage. It is coming out around £120 at the moment which I think is really steep.
Are there any others I should be looking at or is this an average price?
Cheers.

Backbiter

There are some useful links here:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-airport-parking

Nick_C

I would recommend checking https://www.goodtogoparking.com/

This is a low cost brand for LHR's own on site parking. You use the official Heathrow car parks, and they have a meet and greet service.

I used them last year and they were very competetively priced at the time. And if you go via TCB or Quidco you should get 7.5% back.

I just plugged in some dates for next month and they came out cheaper than Purple Parking for Meet & Greet

Sooler

If luggage is manageable look at parking at LHR T4, keep your keys with you.

https://www.heathrow.com/airport-guide/getting-around-heathrow/travel-between-terminals

T4 to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3

Free shuttle trains run between Terminal 4 station (Platform 1) and Heathrow Central station (Terminals 2 & 3). There are four trains an hour.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Frequent London Underground trains also run between the terminals. The transfer is only free if you use a Transport for London Oyster card or a contactless payment card.
Average journey time: 16 minutes

Nick_C

Why would you want to park at T4 when there is long term parking at T3?

mgdavid

Nick_C wrote: »

Why would you want to park at T4 when there is long term parking at T3?

Could be because it's cheaper?
First 2 weeks of May, Sat to Sun is £65.

martindow

Of course the other approach is to try to reduce the amount of luggage. Do you really need to take so much? I find that even though I think I am travelling light I often come back with some unworn clothes.

Too much luggage always adds to the hassle and strain of travelling.

theonlywayisup

If you live in London you might want to consider http://airportr.com

LadyDee

andygb wrote: »

We are going away for a couple of weeks abroad soon, and we leave from T3 Heathrow.
I have never parked long term at Heathrow before, but have been recommended Purple Parking meet and greet, because we are taking a fair bit of luggage. It is coming out around £120 at the moment which I think is really steep.
Are there any others I should be looking at or is this an average price?
Cheers.

Where are you travelling from OP? Maybe alternatives to a car would be appropriate? https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions

jhon123

FULLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Meet And Greet In Heathrow . driveparkme co uk

This is the fifth time I've used these guys and have never been disappointed.
They've always have answered the phone promptly, have never left me waiting at the airport (either drop off or collection) and are always polite and courteous and never had any issues with the car on return
I have used numerous valet parking companies throughout my travelling life and found these guys to be best so far, hence why I keep returning!!.
See you again next month.:j:T

Ganga

jhon123 wrote: »

FULLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Meet And Greet In Heathrow . driveparkme co uk

This is the fifth time I've used these guys and have never been disappointed.
They've always have answered the phone promptly, have never left me waiting at the airport (either drop off or collection) and are always polite and courteous and never had any issues with the car on return
I have used numerous valet parking companies throughout my travelling life and found these guys to be best so far, hence why I keep returning!!.
See you again next month.:j:T

First post and recommends a meet and greet company ? telling PORKY,S :eek: