Scots heading on their holidays in the coming days, weeks and months may not have to spend as much on airport parking as they think.
The cost of leaving your car near the airport as you jet away has increased in recent years and failing to book in advance can make things even more pricey. Even getting dropped off by a friend or family member could cost you with many airports charging vehicles for simply entering their grounds.
However, there are some ways you can save cash when travelling to the airport this holiday season. In a bid to help, the team at Car Lease Special Offers have looked at 16 airports when you can get some free parking in both the long stay and short stay car parks, with three Scottish sites on the list, reports the Mirror.
Scottish airports with free car parking options
- Glasgow Airport: 15 mins free for EVs, but you must register your vehicle first, 30 mins free in long-stay car park
- Aberdeen Airport: 15 mins for EVs but you must register your vehicle first, 30 mins free in long-stay car park
- Edinburgh Airport: 30 mins free in long-stay car park
Other UK airports with free car parking options
- Belfast International Airport: 15 mins free in the long-stay car park
- Cardiff Airport: Five mins free for drop-off, 20 mins free in long-stay car park
- Southampton Airport: 20 mins for EVs but you must register your vehicle first
- Newcastle Airport: 15 mins free in short-stay 2
- Liverpool Airport: 40 mins free in drop-off 2
- Leeds Bradford Airport: 1 hour free in mid-stay 2, EVs can use the pick-up & drop-off car park for up to 1 hour free of charge
- London Luton Airport: 15 mins free in mid-stay car park, 1 hour free in long-stay car park
- London Heathrow Airport: 29 mins free in long-stay car park
- Birmingham Airport: 20 mins free in drop-off car park
- East Midlands Airport: One hour free in long-stay 2
- Bristol Airport: One hour free in waiting zone
- London Southend Airport: 15 min free in long-stay 3
- London Stansted Airport: Initial hour free in mid-stay
According to the experts, pre-booking longer-term parking is essential when trying to bag the best deal with their analysis showing a saving of £96 on average during July.
Edinburgh Airport was found to be the cheapest for those pre-booking a spot, with a week costing £39.99 on average.
Belfast International Airport came out on top when it comes to the cheapest long-stay parking options, costing £65 for seven days. The airport also ranked second for both pre-booked week and weekend parking.
Aberdeen Airport was in second overall, with the best mid stay parking rates costing £30 for 24 hours.
In third was Bristol with the experts identifying this airport was best for both drop off and short stay parking, with free options available.
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