£540 for 2 weeks – airport parking!
16.08.09
'Rip-off airports' are 'stinging holidaymakers' for up to £540 - just to park their car there while they fly off on a fortnight break, the News of the World reports. The charges mean some holidaymakers could end up paying more on parking than the cost of their holiday.
London City Airport is the most pricey in the UK, with a fortnight in the long-stay car park a crippling £540. But a two-week stay at Heathrow can cost £315. Luton and Southampton airports come in joint third highest at £142.50 for a fortnight's parking, while Gatwick is a hefty £135. Britain's cheapest is Humberside where a fortnight's parking is £80.50 while Prestwick and Durham Tees Valley are both £85.
Short stay car parks also vary - from £45.20 a day at Heathrow to £12.20 at Aberdeen airport. Travellers should book online in advance or use off-site car parks, which can slash charges by 60 percent.
A London City Airport spokeswoman told the newspaper: 'Our charges are designed to encourage passengers to make use of public transport.' A Heathrow spokesman said all fees were invested back into the airport.
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