Parking at BHX
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Just had a look but can't see car park 7 anywhere.
However, I've stayed in the one called Car Park 5, which is adjacent to the apron, and only a few minutes walk from the terminal. Is this what you meant?
If so, it is a literal short walk to the terminal, short enough to render the shuttle buses redundant in my view. I wouldn't pay more to park any closer unless I had mobility issues.
However, I've stayed in the one called Car Park 5, which is adjacent to the apron, and only a few minutes walk from the terminal. Is this what you meant?
If so, it is a literal short walk to the terminal, short enough to render the shuttle buses redundant in my view. I wouldn't pay more to park any closer unless I had mobility issues.
I prefer using car parks 2 and 3 for convenience, even over car park 1. Got a significant discount booking in advance using a third party website - I used Holiday Extras but that was over a year ago and these things change so don't rely on that. I was only away for a long weekend so if you're going for a week or more, it might be prohibitively expensive to stay there compared to long stay parking.
ETA: I've just found the parking map on the BHX website and realised where CP7 is. Don't bother with that - it's a long way from the terminal and impossible to get to without a shuttle bus or taxi. CP5 is walkable if you are so inclined. Not sure why they don't use the car park numbers on the numbered markers on this map!
ETA: I've just found the parking map on the BHX website and realised where CP7 is. Don't bother with that - it's a long way from the terminal and impossible to get to without a shuttle bus or taxi. CP5 is walkable if you are so inclined. Not sure why they don't use the car park numbers on the numbered markers on this map!
Edited by Jobbo on Thursday 21st August 12:48
Jobbo said:
I prefer using car parks 2 and 3 for convenience, even over car park 1. Got a significant discount booking in advance using a third party website - I used Holiday Extras but that was over a year ago and these things change so don't rely on that. I was only away for a long weekend so if you're going for a week or more, it might be prohibitively expensive to stay there compared to long stay parking.
ETA: I've just found the parking map on the BHX website and realised where CP7 is. Don't bother with that - it's a long way from the terminal and impossible to get to without a shuttle bus or taxi. CP5 is walkable if you are so inclined. Not sure why they don't use the car park numbers on the numbered markers on this map!
So, 2/3 are the way to go then. I might be arriving late at night and the last thing I will want is a hike / to wait for the bus.ETA: I've just found the parking map on the BHX website and realised where CP7 is. Don't bother with that - it's a long way from the terminal and impossible to get to without a shuttle bus or taxi. CP5 is walkable if you are so inclined. Not sure why they don't use the car park numbers on the numbered markers on this map!
Edited by Jobbo on Thursday 21st August 12:48
Eleven said:
So, 2/3 are the way to go then. I might be arriving late at night and the last thing I will want is a hike / to wait for the bus.
5 isn't a hike, unless you're the type of person who'll use the car to go 100 years, then it is 
. It's 5 minutes from the airport door. I like a bit of a walk after a flight, helps clear the travel fug a bit.WinstonWolf said:
1 is very convenient if it's cold/wet and late. It's also covered...
It's a shorter walk from 2/3 to the terminal building, they're also multi-storey so covered, and there's less uncovered external distance if it's raining. Plus they're usually a couple of pounds cheaper. CP1's main convenience is that you don't have to go past the pick-up/drop-off dawdlers to get to it when you arrive to park.Jobbo said:
WinstonWolf said:
1 is very convenient if it's cold/wet and late. It's also covered...
It's a shorter walk from 2/3 to the terminal building, they're also multi-storey so covered, and there's less uncovered external distance if it's raining. Plus they're usually a couple of pounds cheaper. CP1's main convenience is that you don't have to go past the pick-up/drop-off dawdlers to get to it when you arrive to park.
I guess 2/3 are closer to the desk end of the terminal?
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