Due to my profession as a director of a well-known supermarket chain I frequently fly out of Cardiff airport to Newcastle and Manchester but I also used the facility for short summer holidays to Malta and Amsterdam. You do not have to consider, if you want to park your vehicle here, from which terminal your flight departs as Cardiff airport only contains one terminal. As a frequent flier I've used nearly every available parking option at Cardiff International airport and I think I've become somewhat of a specialist on the subject. First of all I would suggest always arrange your car parking in advance online. Booking through the internet is the most comfortable way and you will not need to rush getting through customs. Also a benefit is that online booking saves you a couple of pounds due to the discounted rates which are only available on the internet.

Most of the parking agencies which are available at and near Cardiff airport offer satisfactory services and are excellently secured and run by professionally staff. The same standards of security and services are offered almost everywhere you go. Mostly the parking agencies have a different location and parking prices vary. I always base my decision on where to park on how much money I want to spend and how much time I need on the day I have to travel.

If you are going to use one of Cardiff airport's parking facilities for the first time and you haven't figured out yet where you want to park your vehicle, the short descriptions below of some of the better car parking sites with easy check in procedures might help you making the right choice.

The Highwayman is a family-run business which was established ten years ago. They are positioned at the runway's end. Because of the excellent security measures they hold the prestigious Police Gold Star Award. Their car park is dog patrolled 24 hours per day and supplied with CCTV. A free of charge transport service is catered for as well. Due to the company's ten years of experience in the parking business you can be completely sure regarding the safety of your automobile during your absence.

Directly opposite the airport terminal building you can find the long duration parking facility which is operated by NCP. Some areas of the site are just a stone's throw away from the terminal. During the busy summer months you probably have to park you're your car at the further away areas but for your convenience during this time the company provide a transfer service which operates every five minutes with a travel time of just a few minutes. Cardiff Airparks Services is another good choice. They operate several other well-secured airport parking facilities across the United Kingdom. Their Cardiff parking site is located nearby the airport terminal. You will be transferred for free to the terminal building.

Over the past 18 months I've really had the opportunity to check out all the other available methods and I found out that the online booking services which are listed below are the most convenient ones. The easiest and quickest means of arranging car parking at Cardiff airport is offered by them. No fuss, all it takes is just a few clicks with your mouse.

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Travel writer Andy Burrows has used Cardiff airport several times and recommends
Booking online for airport parking at Cardiff
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