Current parking costs at Heathrow T5!
Jul 9, 2020, 6:43 am
#31
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Had similar issue on the parking, two weeks from the 19th July, short term was >£200, with no option for POD or Long term. Went with Maple, as its a drop off at the short term for £110, then noticed that I could have got a hotel the night before and parking for £100!
Jul 11, 2020, 3:31 am
#33
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I did contact Heathrow a few days ago asking when the long term would be re-opening.
The answer was "we don't know".
So I'm not expecting it to be any time soon. Maybe if enough people ask, they may take the hint however...
The answer was "we don't know".
So I'm not expecting it to be any time soon. Maybe if enough people ask, they may take the hint however...
Jul 11, 2020, 1:45 pm
#34
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I’ve been using a chap in Stanwell Moor for the last couple of years via Justpark. Secure driveway behind massive gates, lovely chap who used to work for BA in ground transport. Very cheap. Extra £5 to drop at T5, £10 to pick up. I’ve walked in on occasion.
Jul 11, 2020, 1:50 pm
#35
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link?
Jul 11, 2020, 1:55 pm
#36
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Jul 11, 2020, 2:25 pm
#37
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What happens with insurance if your car is damaged while you are away?
Jul 11, 2020, 2:48 pm
#38
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Apologies if this has been covered - a quick search suggested not.
Is anyone else annoyed at the charges that Heathrow are currently imposing for parking at T5? I understand that only the short-stay is open at present, but quoting almost £150 for three-and-a-bit days (OK, four days) is, to me, outrageous. BA have switched my flight (at the end of July) from LGW to LHR; the parking cost is enough for me to consider cancelling my trip!
How about don’t drive, get the message.
Pollution is bad, sell your car.
I am looking at alternative parking providers, but it's all a bit of a muddle (understandably); I have always used the official Heathrow car-parks until now.
Public transport is not an option in this case.
Is anyone else annoyed at the charges that Heathrow are currently imposing for parking at T5? I understand that only the short-stay is open at present, but quoting almost £150 for three-and-a-bit days (OK, four days) is, to me, outrageous. BA have switched my flight (at the end of July) from LGW to LHR; the parking cost is enough for me to consider cancelling my trip!
How about don’t drive, get the message.
Pollution is bad, sell your car.
I am looking at alternative parking providers, but it's all a bit of a muddle (understandably); I have always used the official Heathrow car-parks until now.
Public transport is not an option in this case.
Jul 12, 2020, 2:04 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2014
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I used to do airport parking and then found it better just getting a hire car, I would usually find a good rate with Hertz for the week with no one way fee using my Amex Plat card or I would book a car with Thrifty since they had a branch 2 mins from my home and book a day rental. Would usually work out around £120 for the entire trip and usually I would book a three series or similar.
Other option as others have mentioned is Just Park, you are parking on someones drive but compared to some of the companies that pick up your car or leaving it in T5 you have a similar level of insurance ie for you to demonstrate who specifically caused the damage.
Other option as others have mentioned is Just Park, you are parking on someones drive but compared to some of the companies that pick up your car or leaving it in T5 you have a similar level of insurance ie for you to demonstrate who specifically caused the damage.
Jul 13, 2020, 1:15 am
#40
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Just got 1 night accommodation and 15 days parking from 27th July at HIX T5 for an amazing £84. I would have needed the hotel night anyway for an 07:15 departure and this was £57 so the parking works out at £1.80 per day. Better than T5 current rates in short-term only!!
Jul 13, 2020, 2:15 am
#41
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Hounslow West is the best option but if staying for a while then park on the street for free in Egham and it’s a 10 min/10 GBP Uber to T5 from there. It’s a reasonably safe area and unless you leave valuables in plain sight or have a Ferrari (they actually have a Ferrari dealer there so if you need a service just leave it there for free!) your car will be fine.
Jul 13, 2020, 2:38 am
#43
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Not sure that matters one bit? If it is a public road and a vehicle is correctly taxed then it is 100% legal and not really anything to do with the residents (notwithstanding they may well have a view though). If it causes them a problem then the course of action is to lobby their council to change to residents permit only.
Jul 13, 2020, 2:46 am
#44
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Not sure that matters one bit? If it is a public road and a vehicle is correctly taxed then it is 100% legal and not really anything to do with the residents (notwithstanding they may well have a view though). If it causes them a problem then the course of action is to lobby their council to change to residents permit only.
And yes residents have been doing that already around LHR.
Jul 13, 2020, 2:59 am
#45
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I am sure you would say the same if you found your road full of cars left there by people going to the local airport. It’s about not being selfish and considering others - although some will always prioritise saving a few pounds over that.
And yes residents have been doing that already around LHR.
And yes residents have been doing that already around LHR.