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Common airport parking booking mistakes

Updated 20 October 2026

Traveller with a suitcase checking her phone beside her car in an airport car park

Airport parking is usually straightforward, but small mistakes can be costly. Here are the most common ones.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Booking for the wrong terminal.
  • Entering the wrong vehicle registration.
  • Choosing dates that don't match your actual flights, including overnight returns.
  • Not allowing time for the shuttle transfer.
  • Leaving booking until the last minute, when prices are often higher.
  • Not reading the cancellation and amendment terms.

Before you travel

Keep your booking confirmation on your phone and in print, and save the provider's phone number in case your flight is delayed.

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