Heathrow Happy Days Meet and Greet (T2, 3 & 5)

Overview

Happy Days Meet & Greet is a terminal-side parking service for Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5. You meet a chauffeur at your terminal, leave your keys and walk to check-in while your vehicle is taken to one of Happy Days' secured parking compounds near Heathrow.

It is a long-established Heathrow Meet & Greet operator and can be a good-value alternative to the larger national brands if you want to avoid a transfer bus. This product does not serve Terminal 4.

Why choose Happy Days Meet & Greet?

• No shuttle bus: hand your vehicle over at the terminal and walk to check-in.
• Serves Terminals 2, 3 and 5: dedicated handover arrangements are provided for each terminal.
• Fully insured drivers: your vehicle is driven between the terminal and Happy Days' parking compound by insured chauffeurs.
• Established Heathrow operator: Happy Days has been providing parking at Heathrow for many years.
• Secure storage: current operator information lists CCTV, security patrols, barriers and perimeter fencing.
• Vehicle mileage recorded: mileage is noted on the handover paperwork before the vehicle is taken to storage.

How does Happy Days compare with Maple Parking Meet & Greet?

Maple Parking Meet & Greet is another current terminal-side option. Maple serves Terminals 2–5, whereas Happy Days is limited to Terminals 2, 3 and 5.

Both avoid a transfer bus and require you to leave your keys, so compare the live price, cancellation terms, operating hours and terminal handover instructions for your dates.

How does Happy Days compare with Purple Parking Meet & Greet?

Purple Parking Meet & Greet is another established Heathrow operator offering terminal-side handover. Both products involve leaving your keys and having the vehicle stored away from the terminal.

The useful differences are the live price, booking flexibility, terminal coverage and the exact handover process. Purple Parking also serves Terminal 4, while Happy Days currently does not.

Overview

Time-Saving Handover: By meeting a driver at the terminal, you bypass the need for transfer buses, which is ideal if you are traveling with heavy luggage or small children.

Insured Chauffeurs: All drivers are fully insured to move your vehicle to and from the storage facility, which is gated and staffed to maintain security.

Flexible Meeting Points: They utilize the Short Stay car parks (Level 4 for T2, T3, and T5) and the permit holder lanes at T4 to ensure you are as close to the terminal entrance as possible.

Long-Term Expertise: With nearly two decades in the business, the team is highly familiar with Heathrow’s complex layout and traffic patterns.

"Keep Your Keys" Policy (Selected Products): While most Meet & Greet services require you to hand over your keys, Happy Days also operates a separate Park & Ride service nearby for those who prefer to park themselves.

Flight Tracking: They monitor return flight times to ensure that your car is dispatched to the terminal as soon as you land.

Security

Your car will be parked in a Secure Compound, up to 15 miles away depending on the terminal you arrived at. Please note that some compounds may not have CCTV but have a perimeter fence and are manned.

Where are the cars parked

At BAA and local authority permitted access licensed compounds.

We have 1700 spaces, plus overflow on BAA perimeter compounds (approx. 750 spaces, normally used during half terms, Christmas etc.).

Directions

Terminal 2: Follow signs for Terminal 2 and Terminal Parking. Enter the car park and stay on Level 4, following signs for Off-Airport Parking Meet & Greet. Park in Row B near the pay machines, where the Happy Days chauffeur will meet you. Postcode: TW6 1EW.

Terminal 3: Follow signs for Terminal 3 and Terminal Parking Car Park 3. Take a ticket at the barrier, drive to Level 3 and park in Row A, where the chauffeur will meet you. Postcode: TW6 1QG.

Terminal 5: Follow signs for Terminal 5 Terminal Parking. Use the lane marked Level 4, take a ticket at the barrier and continue to the Off-Airport Meet & Greet area in Rows R or S, where the chauffeur will meet you. Postcode: TW6 2GA.

Terminal 4: This product does not serve Terminal 4.

Arrival procedure

Call Happy Days on 0203 816 0401 approximately 20–30 minutes before reaching Heathrow so a chauffeur can be ready to meet you.

Drive to the designated Meet & Greet area for your terminal and meet the Happy Days chauffeur. Your booking details and vehicle will be checked, the mileage recorded and you will hand over your keys before walking to the terminal.

This product serves Terminals 2, 3 and 5 only.

Return procedure

Once you have collected your luggage and are about to clear Customs, call the Happy Days number provided with your booking so your vehicle can be returned to the terminal.

Terminal 2: Return to Terminal Parking Level 4, Row B, close to the lifts and pay machines.

Terminal 3: Return to Terminal Parking Car Park 3, Level 3, Row A, in the Off-Airport Meet & Greet area.

Terminal 5: Return to Terminal Parking Level 4, Rows R or S.

Insurance

Parking is at owners own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of the car park, available at car park reception.

Public liability insurance: the company is covered up to £10,000,000.

Additional information

This product serves Terminals 2, 3 and 5 only and does not serve Terminal 4.

The current Meet & Greet vehicle height limit is 2.2 metres at Terminals 2, 3 and 5. Trailers are not accepted. Vans, motorhomes, motorbikes and other oversized vehicles should only be booked after confirming acceptance with Happy Days.

Terminal Parking entry and exit fees are not included in the basic parking price and are payable in addition to the booking cost.

Happy Days currently operates the Meet & Greet service from approximately 05:00 until midnight. Additional charges can apply for overstays or collections outside the booked period.

During busy periods or long stays, vehicles may be moved to another secured Happy Days compound. Some secondary compounds may not have CCTV but are fenced and manned.

Happy Days Meet & Greet - Non Refundable

This product cannot be amended or cancelled once booked.

A typical driver will be

Ready to help if asked. The aim is to provide a prompt and efficient service.

Does the car park use self-employed drivers

Most drivers work on salary basis; car wash and work shop staff are self-employed.

How can a customer be assured their vehicle won't be used for unauthorised purposes

The company representative will always note mileage on check docket, and the customer retains their copy. All compounds are within the perimeter of London Heathrow.

Car relocation service

The company can arrange the car airport movement service, for example, the passenger parks at Heathrow but wants to collect it from Gatwick upon return. To arrange this please call the car park's number and select option 6.

The most exotic car ever parked

A new at the time Range Rover. This was not just a Range Rover, it had been specially adapted for an England paraplegic wheelchair basketball player going to the Chinese Olympics. When asked how much the conversion cost, he replied “The car was cheaper"!

The company parked cars for the whole team and coaches.

In their own words

"We concentrate on making sure that your parking experience is: clear (in where all pick-up & drop-off points are located), quick (checks on your vehicle are logged on both copies of checklist), stress-free (our systems warn us if your flight is early or late so your vehicle is ready on your return) and safe (that your vehicle is parked at a compound permitted by local authority)."

Tips from Happy Days Meet & Greet

1. Never use a car park that has no address details.
2. Use media, social networks etc. to gather customer reviews.
3. Do not book any car park if you are expected to pay cash on arrival.
4. Make a note of mileage on arrival.
5. Don’t leave valuables inside the car as most companies are not responsible for loss, damage etc.
6. Always read T&Cs.