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I booked a week in advance for a week away, leaving from T5. At first the booking looked fine. Then, after payment, I noticed a £14 shuttle fee I hadn't been told about. That was annoying. The first day away my tracker alarm went off. It showed the car had been moved about four miles. The booking confirmation states cars stay in the car park. They drove it elsewhere without asking. On return at T5 I waited an hour and twenty minutes for collection. That was the low point. When they handed the car back several driver and infotainment settings had changed, the dash looked different. At home I read the small print. Insurance cover was capped at £15,000. Not ideal. And yet, the moment I knew I was satisfied came when I turned the key and the car started cleanly. No dents. No obvious damage. Strange to say, but that mattered most. They apologised on the phone and offered a small refund for the delay. So I'm glad it wasn't worse. Would I use them again? Probably only if I was warned about fees and got clearer insurance details.
Quiet, cheap and mostly straightforward
the shuttle timing. We booked this place because we needed a cheap option for Heathrow — travelling for a short family holiday and I’ve got a dodgy back so paying loads for on-airport parking wasn’t an option. Arrival was simple: someone waved us in, we parked, handed over the keys and were shuffled to the airport in a Ford Transit pretty quickly. There was no paperwork about the car’s condition so we made a quick video of the whole thing (do that, it’s worth the minute). They gave a number to ring on return and, at first, it all went smoothly — the shuttle was waiting as we reached the pickup spot, keys returned, and we left without fuss. The downside, and this is the thing to flag up, is the return leg. The lift from arrivals up to level 5 took ages and the driver only has a short window in the pick-up zone, so you can easily miss him if you dawdle with cases or kids. That almost happened to us. The car park itself isn’t surfaced — it’s a bit rough and looks a bit scruffy — but it’s fenced and felt secure enough. They also charged an extra £14 for the bus to the terminal (it’s in the small print as an airport drop-off fee) which is fair-ish but could just be rolled into the headline price. No damage, no big dramas, just a basic, low-cost service. I’d use it again if I wanted to save money, but be sharp about timing when you come back.
Stranded-but-lucky
I was halfway down the lane, keys in my pocket and suitcase already on the shuttle, when I realised how odd the whole place felt — not terrifying, just awkwardly scrappy. We used this parking for a two-week holiday because it was the closest option; drop-off was fine, the shuttle is an old van but the driver took us to the airport without fuss. First impressions were “bit rough around the edges” rather than “avoid at all costs”. That relaxed feeling didn’t last on return. We were picked up promptly and the driver was cheerful, which I appreciated, but when we got back to the yard our car was completely boxed in. The next hour was unhelpful theatre. Staff rummaged about looking for keys, then tried other Ford keys they had lying around — yes, really — and when that didn’t work they told us the other customer must have taken their keys by mistake. No real plan, just guessing. Eventually someone suggested fetching a forklift from across the road. They even asked if we wanted a cup of tea while we waited; polite, but a weird comfort in the middle of a practical problem. The forklift lifted the blocking car in a way that looked dodgy, the alarm screamed, and afterwards the car they’d moved seemed to have been shifted roughly — I’d check underneath if it were you. Battery was flat next morning, so who knows what was affected. The service has flashes of friendliness but a worrying lack of organisation and basic procedures for key management and blocked cars. Booking and payment were straightforward enough, prices seemed reasonable for the location, but the execution on return left me uneasy. I probably won’t go back; it works in a basic sense — you park, they shuttle you — but I’d read more reviews and weigh up the risk of ending up boxed in. Small things like keeping better key logs, having a clear plan for blocked cars and not relying on a forklift would make a big difference.
Stopped-worrying moment
the minibus asked for a surprise £14 each for drop-off when we climbed aboard, something not mentioned when I booked, and the promised quick turnaround turned into a series of waits. They said 20 minutes on the phone for our return; it was nearer to 90 before we actually drove off. At one point they swung by Terminal 3 to drop someone else and pick up another car without telling us, which just added to the faff. So yes, I was annoyed, and I was muttering to myself a fair bit. Still, the driver who returned our car was decent — apologetic, friendly, and careful with the keys — and the car was exactly where we left it, no dents, no dramas. That unexpected bit of politeness made a difference. On the downside, the terms and conditions are worrying: they basically absolve themselves of responsibility and even reserve the right to move your car miles away, which doesn't scream "secure". My takeaway and the tip I'd pass on is simple: read the small print and ask directly about any extra drop-off fees before you book. If you're in a rush, don't rely on the advertised 8–23 minute claim; give yourself plenty of spare time. Would I use them again? Maybe, if price and timing were right and I got it all in writing. But next time I'll ask for clarity up front and probably keep expectations modest. It did the job in the end, but it's not a comfortable or particularly trustworthy experience.
About Tidyairportparking
Tidyairportparking is an airport parking service aimed at travellers seeking car parking near airports. The business provides options for leaving a vehicle for short- or long-stay periods and may include meet-and-greet and shuttle-style parking depending on the location and package selected. Services are typically booked in advance for airport departure and return dates. The company operates under the Tidyairportparking name.
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