top tips for Manchester Airport parking
With 17 Manchester Airport parking options on offer, it may seem a little overwhelming to decide which car park best suits your needs, so here's some tips to make it easier...
- Manchester's on-airport car parks are located within the airport grounds and are a good all round time saving option less than a mile from the main terminal buildings.
- Off-airport car parks are cracking value options for those with a little extra time on their hands. From budget parking to the award-winning APH car park these are great alternatives for car parking near Manchester Airport.
- Check your terminal. It will save you time and ensure there are no last minute rushes. Terminal 3 is quite a walk from Terminals 1 and 2. As a safe bet choose a car park that serves all three terminals.
- Check the vehicle restrictions. If you've got a larger-sized vehicle or are pulling a trailer, be sure to read any vehicle restrictions on the car park information pages. Some may allow you to book two parking spaces, whilst others may not allow you in at all.
- Customer reviews. Once you've determined which car park meets your requirements, read what our previous customers have to say about each one. The reviews are genuine, honest and we show both good and bad experiences to give you a balanced picture.
So far we've gathered 2412
Manchester Airport parking reviews
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we're confident that you'll have a top-notch parking experience. The good news doesn't stop there. We search the web every day to find the cheapest parking at Manchester Airport, and today's no exception. Book the cheapest car park available within the next week and you could pay as little as:
£3.33 - a day, £35.92 - 1 week, £49.99 - 2 weeks - now that's a bargain!
blue badge parking
Here's a handy list of Manchester Airport parking services, located on-airport, that offer facilities for Blue badge travellers.
- Multi-storey Parking - Disabled parking bays are located next to the lifts.
- Premier Park - Transfer buses are wheelchair-accessible. If additional assistance is needed, please request this by calling 0161 489 8582 at least 7 days in advance of travel.
- Short Term Parking - Disabled parking bays are located next to the lifts.
The off-airport car parks we offer also feature a range of facilities, which can be viewed by simply clicking the car park's name.
Pick-up and drop-off car parking at Manchester Airport
There is a strict "no waiting" policy on all roads around the terminal buildings at Manchester Airport. All pick-ups must take place at the designated car park for each terminal. There are height restrictions of 2.0 metres (6 feet 6 inches) in force on some of the terminal approach routes, overheight vehicles are therefore advised to follow the signs to the short stay surface car park, adjacent to the multi-storey car park.
- Terminal 1 Pick-up should take place in the surface car park located outside arrivals and adjacent to the multi-storey car park. Drop-offs are advised to follow the signs on route.
- Terminals 2 and 3 Pick-up's are directed to the ground level of the multi-storey car park. Drop-offs are advised to follow the signage on route.
Details may be subject to change by the Manchester Airport Authority without notice.
Short stay Manchester Airport parking
If you're one of those nice people who likes to stay for a while to wave off friends and family, you can just turn up and park for a couple of hours at the multi-storey short stay car parks. Although it's always cheaper to pre-book Manchester Airport parking, this option is perfect for stays of just a few hours.
Situated next to the terminal buildings, each car park offers covered walk-way access just a few minutes walk from check-in. Short stay car parking at Manchester Airport provides the perfect mix of speed and convenience with 'Park Mark' Accredited security for complete peace-of-mind.
Short Stay parking rates at Manchester Airport
- Up to 30 minutes - £2.00
- Up to 1 hour - £3.60
- Up to 2 hours - £5.80
- Up to 3 hours - £8.00
- Up to 4 hours - £12.00
- Up to 6 hours - £18.00
- Up to 16 hours - £24.00
- Up to 24 hours - £27.00
- Each 24 hrs thereafter - £27.00
Parking Prices are displayed at all car park entrances and may be subject to change without advance notice.
petrol stations
Don't run out of steam, or petrol for that matter - top your car up at these local garages:
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BP Service Station |
Styal Road Service Station |
That's it. Detailed information, clearly presented and one more reason why smart people gosimply.
Winner of World's Best Airport and the Travel Weekly Globe Awards' UK Best Airport last year - pretty impressive stuff we think. Just as impressive is the veritable treasure trove of Manchester Airport parking options. To make things a little simpler we've grouped them into park and ride, and meet and greet parking.
rated 94%
Conveniently located for the M56 and M60, APH Manchester have easy check-in procedures, and they provide a safe home for your vehicle until you return.
rated 90%
Easy to locate from the M56, Jet Parks Plus for Manchester Airport (formerly Shuttle Park) is a great option for travellers looking for a lower-cost alternative to on-airport parking.
rated 88%
If you're departing from Terminal 2 and want the security of an on-airport car park, this is a conveniently located option with quick transfers.
rated 87%
Park within walking distance of the terminal at Manchester Short Stay Parking. Regular security patrols and CCTV monitoring help ensure your car stays safe.
rated 87%
Jet Parks 2 is ideally located opposite Terminal 2, but serves all 3 terminals of Manchester Airport. Offers great security and quick transfers that run 24 hours a day.
rated 86%
Park right next to the terminal with Manchester Multi Storey Parking and you'll be just a short walk from Check-In via a covered walkway.
rated 86%
Ideally located for Terminals 1 and 3, this Long Stay Car Park offers on-airport security and good value-for-money.
rated 85%
A family run multi-storey park and ride facility offering 24-hour security patrols and CCTV that will keep your car safe while you're away.
rated 84%
If you're looking for value-for-money parking that offers frequent, quick transfers, then Jet Parks 1 should fit the bill nicely.
rated 84%
Jet Parks Car park 3 is located off Styal Road, ideally located for Terminal 3, but serves all three terminals.
In addition to Manchester Airport parking we also offer Liverpool Airport Parking.
A kindly, fully insured valet driver meets you at the terminal - allowing you to walk straight in with your luggage. Oh, and they'll be waiting there on your return too. Handy!
Terminals are clearly signposted and are colour coded for your convenience:
- For Terminal 1 follow the green T1 signs
- For Terminal 2 follow the pink T2 signs
- For Terminal 3 follow the purple T3 signs
There is simply no quicker way to get into and out of the airport than Meet and Greet parking at Manchester Airport.
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If in doubt, book a car park that has won our coveted gosimply award. Only the best car parks make the grade, and here they are:
parking map
Locate each car park with our handy Manchester Airport parking map
customer reviews
...Close to departure terminal. Sufficient staff at reception which avoided any delays. Car ready and waiting when we arrived back...
Mr Busfield - Meet and Greet Terminals 1 and 3
...The staff were more than friendly and the service was excellent, efficient and really good value for money and will defiantly use this service again..
Mrs Lingard - MIA Meet and Greet
...Telephone was answered promptly both on departure and return.
No waiting around and very good service. Will definitely use again...
Mrs Pennington - MIA Meet and Greet
...Easy to find. Quick parking and waited 5 minutes for a bus. Dropped off straight outside departures...once returned bus waiting and straight to the car. ..no problem...
Mrs Forrester - Jet Parks Plus
...I booked and paid online, phoned 10 mins prior to arrival and they were waiting for me. I decided to have my car valeted while I was on holiday and it came back beautifully clean and gleaming.
Once we collected our cases, it was a quick phone call and up to Level 5 and hey.....
Mrs SHEPHERD - MIA Meet and Greet
...Booked a few weeks before trip, would definitely recommend and use again..
Miss Phair - Jet Parks 3
...Will definitely go with these again as it is so much easier than having to park your own car. They collected our car within 2 minutes of us arriving at the airport and collected us within 10 minutes of us calling them. Very good service...
Mrs Allbutt - MIA Meet and Greet
...we got our bags off the carousel very quickly (bags going round as we arrived) so had to ring after customs. we were only waiting 5 or so mins even tho i would have expected longer...
Mr Tomes - MIA Meet and Greet
...Excellent service ....... especially as I have two children under the age of two made things easier then having to get you car at a carpark would highly recommend and will definately use again
thank you..
Miss O'leary - MIA Meet and Greet
...I would not hesitate to use this facility again if flying from Manchester..
Miss Mace - APH Manchester
2412 straight talking Manchester Airport parking reviews and counting
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