Holiday Extras Express Park and Ride T5

Overview

Holiday Extras Express Park & Ride T5 is an off-airport key-handover service operated by Maple Parking from its Express Park & Ride site on Bath Road. It serves Terminal 5, with the included shuttle taking around four minutes, and the car park sits outside London's ULEZ.

The important thing to understand is that Holiday Extras Express and Maple Express T5 use the same underlying Maple Parking operation. If both appear for your dates, compare the final price, cancellation terms and booking flexibility rather than assuming they are two different car parks.

Why choose Holiday Extras Express Park & Ride T5?

• Quick T5 transfer: the included shuttle takes around four minutes.
• Operated by Maple Parking: the service uses the established Maple Parking Express site.
• Outside the ULEZ: useful if your vehicle is not ULEZ compliant.
• Regular transfers: buses run around every 10 minutes for Terminal 5.
• Secure parking: CCTV, perimeter fencing, 24-hour patrols and regular police checks.
• Accessible: wheelchair-accessible buses, Blue Badge spaces by reception and staff assistance with luggage.

How does Holiday Extras Express compare with Maple Express Park & Ride T5?

Maple Express Park & Ride T5 is the most important comparison because Holiday Extras states that its Express product is operated by Maple Parking from the same Maple Parking Express site. Both involve leaving your keys and using the same type of short shuttle transfer to T5.

The parking experience is therefore essentially the same. Compare the live price, cancellation policy and flexibility attached to each booking before choosing between them.

How does Holiday Extras Express compare with Purple Parking Park & Ride T5?

Purple Parking Park & Ride T5 is another current key-handover option, but it operates from a different Bath Road car park. Purple's shuttle takes around 10–15 minutes and runs every 15–20 minutes, compared with the much shorter T5 transfer from Holiday Extras Express.

Holiday Extras Express therefore has the advantage on transfer time and is outside the ULEZ. Purple Parking may still be worth choosing when its live price or booking conditions are better.

Arriving at the airport

Drive through the barrier, follow the signs for check-in and park in an arrivals bay. Hand over your keys to the team so they can park your car in a secure area while you take the shuttle bus to the terminal.

The bus to T5 runs every 10 minutes and takes 4 minutes.

The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.

Returning to the airport

After collecting your luggage, call the car park and follow the instructions on the card given to you at check-in. Their number will be in your booking confirmation.

The bus runs every 10 minutes and takes 4 minutes to return.

Once you're at the car park, collect your keys and you'll be ready to drive home.

Security

The car park is secured by:
- CCTV
- Fencing
- 24-hour patrols
- Regular police checks

Accessibility

The shuttle buses are wheelchair-accessible and the team can help with your luggage if you need a hand. Blue Badge bays are available by reception.

Additional information

There's no height restriction, so most standard vehicles are fine.

If you're coming back earlier than expected, let the car park know as soon as you can so they can get your car ready.

Early or late? The car park offers a grace period up to midnight at their discretion. Any longer than this and you'll be charged the car park's standard rate of £20 per day. This is subject to change.

If your flight's delayed, don't worry – the shuttle will keep running after midnight to get you back to your car.

You'll need to leave your keys so they can move your car. Got a keyless car? Make sure you leave a manual key with the team.