Park Mark vs Non-Park Mark Car Parks: The Difference

Park Mark is the police-assessed security standard for car parks. Here is what it means and why it matters for airport parking.

What is Park Mark?

Park Mark is a security accreditation awarded to car parks that meet a standard assessed by the police, covering measures like CCTV, fencing, lighting and patrols. It signals that a car park has been independently checked for security, giving you confidence your car is in safe hands while you travel.

What about non-Park Mark car parks?

A non-Park Mark car park has not been assessed against the standard, which does not automatically make it unsafe, but it lacks the independent security check. Most horror stories about airport parking involve unaccredited operators advertising very cheap valet parking, the kind our vetting screens out entirely.

Why accreditation matters

For a car left for days or weeks, security matters, and Park Mark gives an independent benchmark of CCTV, fencing, lighting and patrols. It is the clearest signal of a trustworthy car park. Booking a Park Mark approved operator removes the guesswork and the risk of an unaccredited firm.

Every car park we list is Park Mark approved

To take the risk out of choosing, every car park and operator we list is Park Mark approved and vetted. You can book any of them with confidence, knowing they meet the police-assessed standard, with no booking fee and free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival on flexible products.

Our verdict

Park Mark is the security standard worth looking for in airport parking, an independent, police-assessed benchmark. Choosing a Park Mark approved car park removes the risk of an unaccredited operator. Every car park we list holds it; compare them and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off.