Bristol Airport Parking
Bristol airport parking can be expensive if you don't prepare in advance, for example, you could save up to 60% just by pre-booking your parking at Bristol airport. Getting to the Bristol airport can be a challenge too as it's a little way from Bristol city centre and not directly off the motorway. Also, Bristol airport is not the largest so choice of parking is a little limited. The best thing is to book your airport parking as far in advance as you can and plan your journey well. If you book in advance and find your plans change nearer the time, you can always cancel your parking; if you do this more than 24 hours ahead of when you're due to arrive, it will be free to cancel, or maybe only about £5. This is a small price to pay when you consider that booking parking in advance will cost you from only £2.57 per day, where as just turning up will cost you considerably more.
About Bristol Airport
Bristol International Airport is one of the UK's busiest airports and they serve around 6 million passengers a year with flights to over 50 worldwide destinations. Being one of the UK's major airports, you can shop at duty-free prices, eat out in well presented restaurants and relax in executive lounges before boarding the plane and there are many good quality airport hotels in the surrounding area. There are also many options for Bristol airport parking, including on site and off site, business and valet parking are also available.
Types of Parking at Bristol Airport
There are essentially four types of parking at Bristol Airport, varying in price and convenience. How you choose which will depend on your personal circumstances:
Off-site Parking at Bristol Airport
Bristol Park and Fly is located just six miles south of Bristol airport, next to Monaghan's Mushroom Farm. Transfers are provided free of charge and are on demand meaning you won't have to be waiting for transport to the terminal. This is usually the cheapest option, ideal for those on a budget but still want the security of CCTV and security patrols
Arrival Procedure
Upon arrival, park your vehicle in the area on the right-hand side. Proceed to reception, hand in your keys and printed booking confirmation, then board the courtesy shuttle to the airport.
Departure Procedure
Call the car park on the number provided and the shuttle will collect you from the terminal.
Transfer Information
Transfers run on-demand, 24 hours a day, and take approximately 10 minutes.
On-site Parking at Bristol Airport
The on site parking, or Silver Zone car park at Bristol Airport has easy check-in and check-out procedures. The Silver Zone also has been awarded the Park Mark award, has disabled facilities, plus the great security you'd expect from an on-airport car park. Some areas of this car park are within walking distance of the terminal, otherwise there is a free shuttle which takes about 5 minutes from the outer reaches of the car park.
Arrival Procedure
Park your vehicle in the designated drop off zone and check-in at reception. You will be required to hand in your car keys and confirmation email.
Departure Procedure
After getting a free courtesy transfer back to the car park, go to the pick up area outside reception to collect your car.
Transfer Information
Transfers operate 24 hours a day every 15 minutes and take approximately 5 minutes to get to Bristol Airport Terminal.
Business Parking at Bristol Airport
Business parking at Bristol Airport Long Stay puts you within walking distance of the terminal building, but you can still take the transfer shuttle if you prefer. This is a great choice if taking an extended holiday or business trip. Also holders of the Park Mark Award, this car park has the highest possible security features including high perimeter fencing and 24 hour security patrols.
Arrival Procedure
This car park operates an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, so it is essential that you enter the correct vehicle registration when making your booking. PLEASE NOTE: If you change vehicles after making your booking, it is important to ring the number for amendments provided in your confirmation email as soon as possible.
Upon arrival at the barrier, the system will take a moment to read your registration. Press the button on the machine to receive a ticket and raise the barrier. Please retain this ticket as this will be used when you leave the car park.
It is worthwhile bringing a printed copy of your booking confirmation with you, just in case your payment card is not recognised by the entry system.
Departure Procedure
At the exit barrier, simply insert the ticket you were issued upon entering the car park and the barrier will rise so you may exit.
If your ticket does not have your vehicle registration printed on the front, and states "payment required", please go to the Car Park Kiosk next to the exit barriers (this is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week). Present your booking confirmation and entry ticket, which will then be validated for exit.
Transfer Information
The terminal is within walking distance; however there is a minibus service which operates 24 hours a day from right outside the terminal building. The maximum waiting time will be 15 minutes.
Valet Parking at Bristol Airport
If you prefer to avoid parking yourself, want additional assistance or want stress free, fast service and you just want to pull up to the terminal and go straight to check-in, then Bristol Airport Valet Parking, also known as Meet and Greet parking, is the best choice for you.
Simply hand your car and keys over to the fully insured chauffeur in the Drop-Off Car Park and then collect it there when you return.
Arrival Procedure
Please phone the Skyparksecure Concierge on the car park phone number provided in your confirmation email, 10 to 15 minutes prior to arrival at Bristol International Airport. Follow the signs to the Drop Off car park, adjacent to the terminal building, and take a ticket from the barrier to enter. The concierge will meet you in this car park, check your car and confirm your return details. You will be given a number to use on your return. Your car will be parked for you in Bristol International's secure, on-site car park for the duration of your trip.
Access to the terminal building from the Rapid Pick Up car park is via a covered walkway where you can go straight in to the departure terminal.
Departure Procedure
Upon your return to Bristol Airport, please phone the number given to you by the concierge immediately after you have cleared customs. The concierge will then meet you in the drop off car park, adjacent to arrivals, with your car ready for collection.
This is certainly the simplest and most convenient way to park your car at Bristol Airport, although slightly more expensive, being treated like a VIP is certainly worth it.