It is difficult to understand why people would choose not to drive down to the airport if they are flying out. Let’s first consider the alternative; namely catching the train. Doing this and you are looking at paying upwards of £100 for the return journey as you have to travel into London before coming back out (that is what makes it more expensive). You will have to lug your baggage into a relatively crowded space and always be worrying about leaving it behind or whether it’s safe. Once you get to the airport station you have a good 15 minute walk carrying or dragging your bag behind you before you get to the airport. On top of this you are held to ransom by the train companies who seem to insist that their trains never run to schedule, meaning that you will be stressed and rushing (not the best way to set you up for the flight) and when you arrive back you won’t have any transport so, instead of having a relaxing car journey home, you’ll have to stand on a platform waiting for ages before finally getting on and heading off. It simply isn’t worth it!

Parking at the airport is much cheaper than would be expected. If you park in the long stay car park you can be looking at paying a little under £2 per hour which is a tremendous rate! It may work out a little bit more expensive than catching a train but the added peace of mind that you get is, quite simply, priceless.