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« on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:02:56 »

I need to book a weeks parking online, but I haven't been to Gatwick for a while. I'm not 100% sure whether I am flying from the North or South terminal; does it matter where I book my parking? I'm pretty sure there are regular bus links between the two terminals. I am looking for "self park" parking, preferably undercover.


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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:07:22 »

I always go for a pick up and collect - reasonably priced, reliable and hassle free.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:14:29 »

You annoy me something cronic but use http://www.aph.com/ with discount code vect2. Gets you 17% off. They park your car in a secure car park, then they drop you off via coach.

Much much cheaper then anywhere nearby.
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:16:51 »

Park at the car park designated to your terminal. It's just hassle if you don't. The buses only take 5 or so mins to the terminal and the parking is easy as well.

Another option is to try the hotel and parking combo. I've done it before at a couple of airports. You get a hotel the night before you fly and parking for the week at a decent price. That's only if you don't fancy a long drive early in the morning, but worth it for a night's kip if you don't want to get up early.
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:23:19 »

Get the Oxford tube bus to london vic (admittly you have to venture into Oxford), leave you luggage at the left luggage there, and enjoy a day out in london, then get the train to gatwick, the wife and I do that everytime we fly from Gatwick. We've both found that to be nice and easy.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:27:29 »

http://www.aph.com/ with discount code vect2. Gets you 17% off. They park your car in a secure car park, then they drop you off via coach.
Much much cheaper then anywhere nearby.

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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:28:38 »

Get the Oxford tube bus to london vic (admittly you have to venture into Oxford), leave you luggage at the left luggage there, and enjoy a day out in london, then get the train to gatwick, the wife and I do that everytime we fly from Gatwick. We've both found that to be nice and easy.

Thanks WR, but I forgot to mention it's a 7.30am flight  Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:36:40 »

No worries, go up the day before have a day in London then kip in the airport, then reward yourself with a fry up.
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:41:10 »

I'd never use a car parking facility where it is done for you. They drive like cunts
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:43:34 »

Thanks WR, but I forgot to mention it's a 7.30am flight  Smiley

For a flight that early I would look at the hotel and parking option mentioned earlier.  Holiday Extras usually are competitive and you get cash back if you go through Quidco or similar cash back sites.
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:44:07 »

Never had an issue with APH. And they don't take the cars off site. End of the day to park yourself in a car park is £100 or so dearer. Is it really worth it?
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:55:30 »

Last year we parked at the Holiday Inn, Gatwick.  Was about £125 for overnight stay and parking (15 days).  Caught their shuttle bus outside at 6 am, downside to that was I think it was something like £10 return for a three-minute ride!!  Would do it again as it saves a 3 am start, praying the motorways are not blocked or the car breaks down and if you are going long haul as we were at least you are refreshed in the morning.
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:55:37 »

Is it really worth it?

To not have some little scrote like Walrus ragging your car to within an inch of it's death; yes, probably.
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:56:57 »

I'd never use a car parking facility where it is done for you. They drive like cunts

Yep, just ask Walrus
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 13:58:42 »

APH are fine, must have used them about 7 times with no issues
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