Parking East Midlands Airport

If you are traveling by car, then parking East Midlands Airport  (officially now known as Nottingham East Midlands Airport from 2004) will be high on your travel plan agenda.  East Midlands is conveniently situated midway between Nottingham, Leicester and Derby and mainly deals with short-haul flights from the low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and BMIbaby. However, since 2005 more long-haul destinations have been added. Wherever you are going, you will be faced with a good choice of car parks to make your plans easier.

For parking, East Midlands Airport has several options available for travelers and basically, they all do the job in a similar way. Facilities do come at different prices though and these depend on the level of service, the distance from the terminal and the length of time you wish to leave your vehicle in the park. Once parked, you will find the airport facilities should meet your needs including easy check-in and good security.

Your on-site parking options are for the long, medium or short-term. Both the long and medium stay car parks operate a free (well, you probably pay for it in your parking fee!) shuttle transfer system, but both can easily be walked if you don’t have too much baggage to carry.  Like many other short-stay airport car parks, you will find the spaces are close to the terminal and payment can be made by credit/debit card at the pay stations.

All car parks can be reserved in advance, and it is particularly advisable to do this for medium and long term parking as the savings can be substantial. Also, by booking in advance, you will know for sure there will be a space.

In addition to onsite parking, East Midlands Airport has a number of other parking facilities nearby which are usually cheaper. One is the Prestige facilities on the airport perimeter that are useful if you require more options such as a ‘meet and great’ service, indoor parking or perhaps to have your car valeted while you are away.  Although all car parks offer excellent security, Prestige do go the extra mile and offer a full tracking service and extra CCTV.

A further option is to find a hotel with free parking and that provides transport to the terminal which will be more convenient for an early flight or late arrival.

Although you will find more information on prices elsewhere on this site, parking, East Midlands Airport generally will cost between £21.99 and £87.94 for an 7 day stay in March if you book a few weeks in advance and depending on your requirements. For example, for £21.99 at the long stay car park, there is an 8 minute journey to the terminal via the free shuttle bus. For the valet services you will pay and between £50.40 and £74.94 for parking with a full valet at the time of writing. It cannot be stressed enough that booking early is clearly a financial advantage and can save you up to 60% of what it would cost you if you just turned up on the day. Try the search options below to get an idea of your costs.

East Midlands is a busy airport, but as such, has many facilities to offer the traveler. By arranging as much as possible beforehand, you will be best placed to start your trip relaxed and be able to enjoy the facilities at the airport.

Our preferred choices for booking your parking at East Midlands Airport is through Essential Travel. Holiday Extras or APH Airport Parking and Hotels. You will find that Essential Travel give you a customer satisfaction score as well which is handy and Holiday Extras offer a price match guarantee (as do Purple Parking). Check out the prices in the search box below….

East Midlands Airport Hotels With Parking

There is no escaping the fact, that many flights go at inconvenient times so your best option may be to stay overnight on your outward on inbound journey. This removes the stress of getting there and finding your parking. East Midlands Airport does have good parking facilities but East Midlands Airport hotels with parking are an excellent choice to start your holiday or trip as relaxed as you can possible be. You will also find the cost of the hotel will be offset by any free parking.

Yes, East Midlands Airport Hotels with parking are few and far between and may be a little more expensive than hotels without parking, but they are still a bonus. You also have to consider that your parking will be entirely at your own risk and that the hotel is likely to have only limited security, if any.

The good news is you can start your holiday early and you will find the hotel staff are used to dealing with travelers and will have plans and details in place to help out. Many offer day rooms if your flight arrives in the early hours and you are too tired to drive home. In the event the hotel does not have parking, or you wish to find something more secure, your hotel will be able to organise parking. But as said previously, booking this in advance is always advisable as it can save you up to 60% of the possible cost.

If you are traveling on business, staying over will give you an opportunity to relax and perhaps catch up on any work you need to complete before arriving at your destination. If this is computer based, you are likely to find wireless facilities at the hotel as well.

When staying in your East Midlands Airport hotels with parking prior to your flight, make sure you pack an overnight bag. This prevents you from having to search through your main luggage for what you want and then having to re-pack everything the next day.

When looking for hotels near East Midlands Airport a quick Internet search is likely to find you a few deals. Again, booking well ahead is likely to save you money (up to 40%)  and will give you the security of knowing that you actually have a room rather than leaving it to the last minute. That said, if you do leave it to the very last minute, never assume you can find a room when you get there, look at sites like lastminute.com for the hotels and prices and then contact the hotel directly to see if they actually offer direct sales discounts. Alternatively, try the links at the bottom of this page.

As a guide, an 8 day stay for your car and one night in your hotel will cost between £62 and £110 in March. Although most hotels have onsite parking and offer a free courtesy shuttle, some include within their rates parking at East Midlands Airport sites. When checking the rates, make sure you are not going to be charged extra for the shuttle as this of course bumps up the cost of your stay. The closest hotels are The Radisson, The Holiday Inn Express and the Thistle. You also have the option of a cheap deal by booking an unknown hotel which of course will be revealed to you prior to your stay!

East Midlands Airport Hotels with parking are mostly chain hotels, but there are a few independent ones as well as guest houses and Bed and Breakfast. By doing your research you are sure to find something that suits your needs. Our preferred choices for booking your parking at East Midlands Airport is through Essential Travel. Holiday Extras or APH Airport Parking and Hotels. You will find that Essential Travel give you a customer satisfaction score as well which is handy and Holiday Extras offer a price match guarantee (as do Purple Parking) try out the search box below for prices and availability of your hotel and parking options. So get it booked, then do your research if you are short of time.

Your Choice of Parking At East Midlands Airport

When making your choices for parking at East Midlands Airport you will probably have three considerations; cost, security and location from the terminal. While the location is easy to find out as all the places where you can reserve your parking have this information, including the traveling distance to the terminal by foot (if close) or by shuttle, cost is another issue.

The cost of your parking at East Midlands Airport will vary considerably depending on how far in advance you book your space, how far the park is from the terminal and the website you choose to book it from. There are many websites available which can make your choice more difficult.

If you choose a meet and great parking at East Midlands Airport you won’t have to walk anywhere with your luggage outside of the airport terminal, nor will you have to lug it on the shuttle bus. When you arrive for your flight, you call in at the parking area and a representative will take you direct to the terminal, help you unload while your car is kept safely for your return. On your return, you will be met at the terminal by a representative, your luggage loaded and then returned to your car. No hassles, one less thing to worry about and a great boon if you have children to cope with as well.

Valet Parking is another option if you would not only like to keep your car safe, but would also like it cleaned and polished, inside and out while you are away. There are two levels of valet, an express or an executive level. Basically the difference is whether you want the inside cleaned as well as the outside!

For more straightforward options of parking at East Midlands Airport there is a short-stay car park if you are simply dropping off or picking up. There are also medium and long-term options a few minutes away.  Most of the shuttle bus options run every 25 minutes for 24 hours at the time of writing and will take around 8 minutes to arrive at the terminal. On return, collect your luggage and call the Freephone number to be picked up. An extra bonus is if you have trouble starting your car, help is also on hand as is help with your luggage.

If parking with Prestige you are only a 400 yard walk away from the main entrance to the terminal so there is no transport. This is a 24 hour manned security indoor and outdoor site and please note, you will be required to hand your key in at reception when you leave your car.

Our preferred choices for booking your parking at East Midlands Airport is through Essential Travel. Holiday Extras or APH Airport Parking and Hotels. You will find that Essential Travel give you a customer satisfaction score as well which is handy and Holiday Extras offer a price match guarantee. Chances are you won’t find a deal cheaper as they work very hard to not have to give money back!

Cheapest Airport Parking At East Midlands Airport

When traveling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) you could be looking for the cheapest airport parking available. Having made your choice to use this airport rather than the hustle and bustle of Manchester will be a relief once you have arrived there. There is plenty of parking close to the terminal, it isn’t usually streaming with people and the facilities are pretty good as well.

If you are going away and not returning for a few days or longer, you are likely to want a really safe place to park your car. For security, you need to choose a place that includes constant security.

As more and more people are being forced to cut costs, this impacts on their decisions whether to even go away on holiday at all and, if they do, it is often necessary to reduce costs where possible. Thankfully you can get some cheap airport parking at EMA provided you are on your toes and book early.

Don’t worry, cheap doesn’t always been bad. At East Midlands Airport, parking is both safe, secure and provides a good service. If your car is your pride and joy and very expensive, you may wish to go for the Prestige indoor parking… if like most of us your car isn’t worth an absolute mint, outdoor secure and insured parking is fine. If you are staying in a hotel the night before or after your flight you can of course take advantage of hotel parking that is sometimes included in your rate. However, it is important to realise that this is usually entirely at your own risk and covered by your own insurance.

Finding the cheapest airport parking is in a lot of demand now and people will go the extra mile to find it. Thankfully at EMA, that extra mile is likely to be just that as all parks are close to the terminal. The longest trip from your car will be an eight minute shuttle bus ride from the long-stay park at East Midlands Airport.

In order to find your cheapest airport parking at EMA, use one of the search boxes on this site or simply follow the links to the parking brokers. They all offer pretty much the same prices, but you will note that Holiday Extras parking also gives a price guarantee. Basically, find the same for less elsewhere after you have book and get the difference back. No lose situation.

How To Take The Stress Out of Your Next Airport Experience

If you are one of those people that get over stressed when they have to fly, you are not alone! If you fly from the busy airports such as Heathrow or JFK there is always a lot of hassle and crowds to deal with. That and you often have to walk miles to get where you need to be. This is no joke if the departure board does not give you much warning! However, there are some things you can do to help if you make your plans ahead of your journey. That’s the key to a stress free flight.

1. Make sure you book your flight well in advance – this way you know there will be no last minute panic as your tickets have not arrived in time. Having to collect tickets at a busy airport can be a mind blowing experience!

2. What’s the best carry-on bag? – Probably the one you like! The bag you take on board your flight must conform to a particular size, if it is an inch out, the airline may make you stow it in the hold.

3. Make sure you contact the airline to find out what things are not allowed on the flight and pack accordingly – This is exceptionally important these days. Some airlines are not as strict as others, but either way, getting through security demands that you take it seriously just what you can take on board with you.

4. Aim to wear light and comfortable clothing – Travelling in crisp, sparkling and ‘tight’ clothing is never wise. Opt for smart, casual and most certainly comfortable. Having to sit on a long flight in skin tight trousers will begin to stress you out and make you uncomfortable. It isn’t a fashion show.

5. Carry all your documents on your person. Important documents such as your passport, tickets, insurance and booking forms should always be carried with you. Never risk these to getting lost with the airline. You also will need them at hand anyway without fumbling through your case. It is also a good idea to take photographs of any children travelling with you in case you become separated.

6. Why you should arrive early at the airport? If there is a long queue and you are at the end of it and the departure gate is a long way off, you will have to put your skates on to make it. Do yourself a favour and arrive early so you can relax.

7. How to make the security check easier – Pay attention to what can and can not go through and remember some items don’t scan and will have to be manually checked. Don’t get smart with the security staff, on duty, they don’t have a sense of humour!

8. Relaxing and preparing for the flight – when you have made it through security and are at the gate, if you have time, get a drink and sit down. Alcohol is never wise, as too much and you may not be allowed to board. Besides, an excess can dehydrates you and makes you feel yucky when you arrive. The rest is up to the pilot and air stewards!

9. Do’s and don’ts during the flight – Be polite, do as you are told and don’t over indulge. A long flight in a confined space is not the ideal place for a weak bladder and a poorly tummy!

Do not dread your next trip to the airport. Use the check list and be confident. Leave your papers and passport near the door the night before you go so you don’t forget them and everything will be fine.