Types of Parking at Southampton Airport
There are plenty of parking options available to consider at Southampton Airport. While this means there is something for every budget and convenience, it can be a bit of a headache to choose the best one for your trip. In the sections below, we will help you make these decisions by presenting all the key information you need.
To start with there is an important distinction between official and off-site car parks. Official car parks are operated directly by the airport and are often located on or right next to the airport terrain. The offer a lot of convenience in terms of location, but this comes at a higher cost per day compared to off-site car parks. Off-site car parks are run by private companies located a short drive from the airport and as a result, it can take a bit longer to get to the airport. The cost of off-site parking is consequently lower and offers some of the best value parking available at Southampton Airport.
Airport parking Southampton can also be split into Park and Ride, Meet and Greet or Park and Walk services. These can be either official or off-site car parks and we will explore the differences in more detail below.
Park and Ride Services
Park and Ride Southampton Airport services are some of the best value parking available, especially for long term parking.
With this sort of parking, you either park your car up at a reception area, hand over your keys and hop on a shuttle bus or depending on the company you park your car yourself, keep your keys and hop on a waiting shuttle.
Below you can see the Park and Ride services available at Southampton Airport.
Airlynx Parking Southampton
If you are looking for a reliable, stress-free parking service at Southampton Airport, then Airlynx parking is a great option. Their friendly staff are on hand to ensure your trip begins smoothly, shuttles are luxuriously fitted and will get you to the airport in just 5 minutes. When you return from your trip, give the car park a call and the bus will come and pick you up. Simple! Plus, there is excellent security in place 24/7 including CCTV and regular patrols.
Official Long Term
The official long term car park at Southampton Airport is located at the end of the main airport road and is a 5-minute shuttle ride from the terminal entrance. It is a self-park service that allows you to park your car yourself and keep your keys with you while you are away. There is also great security in place around the clock which includes full CCTV coverage and regular patrols of the site.
Meet and Greet Services
If you are looking for more convenience at the beginning and end of your trip, then a Southampton Airport Meet and Greet service could be a great option.
With this sort of valet service, you can drop your car off outside or near the terminal with a professional valet and they will park your car for you. You can then just take the short walk to the terminal entrance and when you return your car will be waiting for you in the same spot.
Official Meet and Greet
The official Meet and Greet service at Southampton Airport allows you to drop your car off in the Short Stay car park. From here it is only around a 3-minute walk to the terminal entrance and you can pick-up your car in the same area when you return from your trip. Valet drivers are fully insured to drive your vehicle and it will be kept on the airport site for the duration of your trip. With regular patrols and CCTV in place at the onsite car park, you know your car will be in safe hands.
Park and Walk Services
If you are planning a short trip from Southampton Airport, then a Park and Walk service is an excellent parking choice.
These parking services are located right outside the terminal and are extremely convenient. They are self-park services which while a lot more expensive than other parking options, are a good option for a short break.
Official Short Term
The official short term car park is located just outside the terminal building in a multi-storey car park. You can drive to the entry barrier and take a ticket before finding a parking space yourself. You will be able to keep your keys with you and can walk to the terminal in less than 3 minutes. While you are away, you can rely on your car being kept secure with round the clock security features.
Official Priority Service
The priority parking service is the closest car park to Southampton Airport and it is just a 1-minute walk to the terminal entrance. It is located undercover to keep your car safe from the elements and has wider parking bays. Security is excellent and protects your car 24/7. Due to the convenience of this service, it is often one of the most expensive options available at Southampton Airport.
About Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport is the UK’s 18th busiest airport and is situated 4 miles north of Southampton, Hampshire. It has been an aviation site since 1910 when Edwin Roland Moon used the area to test his monoplane. The airport serves 2 million passengers a year with destinations within the UK and Europe.
SOU Airport is easily accessible from the M27 on Junction 5 and is close to the M3. There are good local transport links with both buses and trains to Southampton and beyond. However, many people choose the convenience of driving to the airport and using one of the available parking services.
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