Low-cost flights these days offer great savings for those who are able or willing to book in advance. Tickets to European destinations are now available for less than the price of regular meals.

And so it becomes strange to find that the cost of parking at the departure airport for a few days or even a couple of weeks can be much more expensive than the cost of the flight. But there are ways to keep these costs under control.

On-site domestic airport parking is usually the most expensive option at an airport: so do you have to park on-site? If so (and convenience cannot be denied) then the best option is to book in advance.

Just as booking a flight in advance saves money, so too does car parking. Companies like Airport Parking Offers or Holiday Parking UK have specific booking options for many onsite airport car parks.

However, if early booking is not possible, and you are looking for the best price, off-site airport car parks are the best option. Most UK airports now have a spread of choice – and to meet this demand there are many online airport parking websites, as well as many airport parking price comparison sites. A search on "compare airport parking" in any search engine will bring up many of these things.

Considering Airport Hotels the perfect way to save money on parking as well as enjoy the full experience of being on time at the check-in desk. Again, these can be booked through many airport parking websites, with prices that include special bulk-purchase discounts that these operators enjoy and can pass up, and which include free car parking for the duration of the holiday. also includes.

This can often work for the same or similar prices as airport parking alone, with the added benefit of a good night's rest before vacation.