Airport car parks are subject to accreditation and industry standards. Here is how vetting and regulation work, and what we check.
How car parks are vetted
Reputable airport car parks are vetted against security and service standards, chiefly Park Mark, the police-assessed accreditation, and many belong to the British Parking Association. Vetting checks security measures, insurance, and proper operating practices, separating trustworthy operators from unaccredited firms.
Park Mark accreditation
Park Mark is the key security standard, awarded to car parks meeting a police-assessed benchmark of CCTV, fencing, lighting and patrols. It is the clearest signal that a car park takes security seriously, and is the baseline we require of every operator we list.
BPA membership and standards
The British Parking Association sets industry standards and a code of practice for its members, covering fair treatment, clear terms and proper enforcement. BPA membership is another signal of a professional, accountable operator. See our BPA guide for the detail on what membership means for you.
What we check before listing an operator
Before we list an operator, we confirm Park Mark accreditation and appropriate insurance, including the motor cover Meet & Greet drivers need. This vetting removes the real risk of booking an uninsured or unaccredited firm through a cheap online advert, the source of most problems travellers report.
Our verdict
Airport car parks are vetted mainly through Park Mark accreditation and BPA standards, backed by insurance checks. Booking through a platform that vets operators removes the risk of an unaccredited firm. Every car park we list is vetted and Park Mark approved; compare them with BCP30.
More questions
Reputable car parks are vetted against security and service standards, chiefly Park Mark accreditation and British Parking Association membership, with checks on insurance and operating practices, separating trustworthy operators from unaccredited firms.
British Parking Association membership signals a professional operator following an industry code of practice covering fair treatment, clear terms and proper enforcement. It is another mark of an accountable, trustworthy car park.
We confirm Park Mark accreditation and appropriate insurance, including motor cover for Meet & Greet drivers. This removes the risk of booking an uninsured or unaccredited firm through a cheap advert. Apply BCP30 for up to 30% off.
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