Overview of Heathrow Meet & Greet Services
Below you can find a brief overview of what you can expect from each service. For more detailed information you can click on the link in the text to see the dedicated product page.
At Heathrow you will find off-site Meet and Greet parking offered by companies based just outside the airport, as well as on-site Meet and Greet parking offered by the airport itself. The main difference is that onsite parking is a bit more secure and usually more expensive
Off-site Meet and Greet Parking
MBW Parking
This is an independent parking service based at Heathrow with over 25 years of experience in providing a seamless valet parking Heathrow service. With MBW Parking you can drop your car off at the Short Term car park for each terminal (2, 3, 4 and 5) and pick it up at the same spot on return. It is one of the best value off-site Meet and Greet services available at Heathrow and enjoys a great customer rating of 8.2!
Stress Free
For ultimate convenience park with Stress Free Parking at Heathrow and enjoy a simple parking experience at each terminal. With a rating of 9.1 out of 10 from our customers, you know that you can rely on the professional staff to take good care of you and your vehicle. While you are away your car will be kept secure at an off-site Park Mark accredited car park and brought back to the pick-up spot at the Short Stay car park on your return.
Happy Days
With Happy Days Meet and Greet you can park at terminals 2, 3 or 5 and enjoy a hassle-free experience parking at the airport. This small business provides an excellent service directly from the terminal and will ensure that your car is well cared for at their off-site car park. At Happy Days they strive to ensure that your trip goes without a hitch at both ends of your journey.
Airtime
Drop your car off and pick it up directly at the Short Stay car park at each terminal with Airtime. You can walk just a few minutes from the car park to the airport entrance. While you are on your way to your holiday, your car will be taken to a secure off-site car park. Security features include CCTV, regular patrols and security fencing.
Airparker
With Airparker Meet and Greet you are guaranteed a great parking experience. It is the best value valet service available at Heathrow and consistently offers excellent customer service. You simply drop your car off at the terminal and will be met by a professional, uniformed valet. Your car will be taken to the secure Park Mark accredited off-site car park where the company’s Park and Ride service also operates.
Maple Parking
Maple Parking offers two separate Meet and Greet services, one at Terminals 2 and 3 and one at Terminals 4 and 5. You will park up your car in the Short Stay car park of your chosen terminal and find your car in the same spot when you return. Maple Parking offers a professional service with many years’ experience and is available at many major UK airports.
Parking Force
Avoid waiting for a bus and hop out of your car at the Short Stay car park at each terminal for a short walk to the terminal entrance. Your car will then be parked by one of the friendly, professional valets and brought back to the same spot on your return. With Parking Force you can expect a great parking experience that will have you coming back time and time again.
Official Meet and Greet Parking
Heathrow Meet and Greet Parking
The official Heathrow Meet and Greet service, just like the off-site services, operates from the Short Stay car park for each terminal. It is a bit closer to the terminal entrance and also offers you the benefit of parking your car on the airport terrain. This means extra security for your vehicle and the convenience of knowing you have parked with the airport directly. It is a well-reviewed service but one day’s parking can cost you up to £107.00.
Heathrow Valet parking
The airport valet service offers you the closest parking spaces to Departures and Arrivals at all terminals. Your car will be inspected by a camera and a digital image made to check for existing damage and there is 24/7 high-level security for your vehicle while you are away. It is marketed as a luxury service with additional cleaning services available. Cost for up to one day’s parking is again £107.00.
It is not possible to purchase official on-site parking through Parkhero, for more information head over to heathrow.com.
How do Heathrow Meet and Greet services work?
Meet and Greet services at London Heathrow are simple and straightforward to use. By choosing a Meet and Greet service, you ensure that you can enjoy a stress-free experience at the airport and easily save up to 30 minutes or more compared to using a Park and Ride service.
You simply need to drop your car off at the Short Stay car park for each terminal, or in the drop-off zone outside the terminal, depending on the company. There you will be met by a uniformed valet who will inspect your car with you for existing damage, before collecting your car keys and taking your car to a secure off-site car park. You are then free to make your way to the check-in desks in the terminal, less than a 5-minute walk away.
On your return, you will need to give the Heathrow parking Meet and Greet service a call once you have collected your luggage. A valet will then ensure that your vehicle is waiting for you where you dropped it off and there is no need for you to wait around. When you get to the pick-up point, make sure to check over your car for any damage, then collect your keys from the valet and begin your journey home. Simple!
Why choose a Meet and Greet service at Heathrow?
Heathrow is easily the UK’s and one of Europe’s busiest airports. It operates hundreds of flights and sees thousands of passengers pass through daily. This means that there is a lot of demand for parking and it can be quite stressful during busy times!
Meet and Greet parking is a great option as you do not need to worry about finding a space or looking for an off-site car park. You drive directly to the terminal or the nearby Short Stay car park and your car will be taken care of by a professional valet.
Pros
- Save up to 30 minutes either side of your trip
- Your car is parked for you
- You are within walking distance of the terminal
- Extra valet services are available
Cons
- Often most expensive parking options
- Not all insurance companies allow a third party to drive your vehicle
- Need to hand over your car key
