Flights to Dusseldorf cheaper than parking for two days at Birmingham Airport

The cost of parking at the Birmingham Airport for little more than 48 hours costs more than a flight to Dusseldorf, Germany.

One passenger was quoted £222.48 to park his car at the NCP car park at Birmingham Airport for around 50 hours. His flight only cost £196 - with extra legroom.

Birmingham Airport have been facing issues like long queues and staff shortage for some time now. Now, passengers are sharing their dismay over the high parking rates at the airport.

Lee Hunt from Warrickshire called the pricing “insanity.” He said: “I was quoted £222.48 to park my car at the NCP car park at Birmingham Airport, from 6am this morning (23 August) until 8pm on Thursday (25 August). My return flights to Dusseldorf, with extra legroom, cost £196. I just felt that when it costs more to park your car for two days than it does to fly to and back from Dusseldorf, there’s something wrong somewhere,” said Hunt.

Another passenger shared on Twitter: “If passengers have to wait over an hour to even get off the plane due to staff/stair shortages, you should seriously consider easing up on the parking charges. Visitors should not be punished any more than possible due to your staff shortages.”

What much does it cost?

The parking charges at the Birmingham Airport for almost 48 hours cost £222.48 for Car Park two and three and £247.18 for Car Park one. These are also the closest ones to the terminals. The cheaper options are priced at £84.99 but are further away. So, if anyone is in a hurry, they might have to shell out more. If you choose Flex Plus Car Park one, the charges are £271.87 for almost 48 hours, according to the Birmingham Airport website.

NCP has over 12,000 spaces available and the Flex option allows passengers to amend or cancel their bookings up to two hours before arrival without incurring any penalty or charge.

If you pick Car Park four and five, there are free shuttle busses that can take the passengers to the terminal. Four and five cost around £216 and £193, respectively, for almost 48 hours.

What did Birmingham Airport and NCP say?

An Airport spokesperson said: “Birmingham Airport in partnership with NCP, who manage our car parks, regularly review and benchmark with alternative providers. We offer a wide range of on-site parking options varying in price and type of product e.g. surface parking, multi storey and valet which suit the needs of our customers. For the best possible choice of product, and the best rates, customers are advised to book early. Prices and availability will always vary by season and capacity available.”

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