Meet and Greet parking at British Airports is increasing in popularity and is by far the easiest way of parking your car at an Airport. Your vehicle is collected at the airport terminal making it a short walk to check-in. On your return your car is delivered to you as you walk out of the terminal. Started, warmed up, defrosted and ready to take you home. However, rogue traders are also on the increase as they see an easy way of taking your money and not living up to the promises they make on their web sites. Web sites are easy to build and just add a PPC (pay per click) campaign and hey presto - they're in business. Beware, your car could end up in all variety of different places and as you are unaware of its location, your own insurance may be invalid. These rogue traders cannot afford local places to the airport terminals and while they say your car is stored 'in a nearby compound,' it is in fact driven miles away and left on open ground. Let this not blind you to good virtue. There are many good meet and greet companies that work hard to provide a better service.

Tudor Rose first introduced the meet and greet parking service at Gatwick in the early nineties and became very popular with Customers. With the advent of the internet and search engines however, the last five years has seen many companies/individuals jump on the bandwagon with the single intention of making a fast buck for very little investment. This has rather soiled the reputation of the airport meet and greet parking industry to many new potential Customers where a number of so called companies have been exposed by media and TV coverage.

Good meet and greet parking companies;
€ Will publish the location of their car park.
€ Publish a company address, number and VAT number.
€ Will publish a landline contact number.
€ Staff will be uniformed with ID.
€ Office landline contact during office hours.
€ Change or cancel a booking easily.

PARK AND RIDE ( ON AND OFF AIRPORT )

There are many park and ride operations at Gatwick, some closer to the terminals than others. The fact remains that you have to park your car and transfer your party and luggage onto a bus. No matter how short this bus ride is (on airport) the transition from car to check-in will still be from 30 to 60 minutes or longer and the same on your return. You only have to experience walking your family and luggage along a lonely car park, looking for your vehicle in the dark and howling with wind and rain, to know that it is not the greatest of necessities. The last bus always seems to disappear round the corner and you have to wait for the next!

On-airport car parks (park and ride) do not offer any insurance. Therefore, if you arrive back from holiday and find your car damaged by others there is no point of claim unless the willful person has left a name and contact

TUDOR ROSE AIRPORT PARKING

OK, so what do Tudor Rose have to offer that's different to the above?

Well, for a start they have been in this airport parking business since 1992 and before that for 20 years in the travel business. In that time they have identified the need for a more efficient parking service at Gatwick.

The service at Tudor Rose Airport Parking has been designed to take the best of meet and greet and combine it with the best of park and ride.

Just drive to the car park located within minutes of both terminals at Gatwick. You will see where your car will be stored and more importantly, see first hand our security measures in place. You will then be transferred to the terminal of your choice in one of the courtesy vehicles. A personal service with no waiting for buses and other passengers or have traffic wardens to hassle you. On your return collection is on demand and return you and your party direct to your vehicle. You will also have the option of having your vehicle returned to you at the terminal if you choose. The Operations Controller will give you the option when you are ready and you phone in. In every case he will ensure your vehicle is ready to go. For more information you can visit us on http://www.tudorrose.co.uk

Constant Improvement

Established in 1992 Tudor Rose has invested a considerable amount of time and money in establishing secure freehold sites close to the airport terminals. Equally, investment into creating our company brand and operation is ongoing including staff uniforms & ID's, company vehicle livery and easily recognizable company logo. Their strong presence and high visibility at Gatwick Airport is well established.

While you are away you can relax in the knowledge that your car is parked in our safe, secure car park just minutes from the airport.

Passengers with Disabilities or Special Needs

Just telephone our office when making your booking. Our office is on hand to help you with any problem you may have. The Tudor Rose parking service is ideal for people with special needs.

Look at the services offered by different airlines and check whether the cost of any special assistance is included in the price of your ticket.

Very often long walking distances are necessary at airports particularly between check-in and boarding. Arranging your special assistance prior to arriving at the airport will ensure a hassle free transition.

Travel-Care is an independent agency offering assistance to anyone at London Gatwick Airport who has a problem.

Most of all - have an enjoyable holiday - and relax.