Holiday Extras Drop and Go

Holiday Extras Drop & Go Luton

Overview

Holiday Extras Drop & Go is a straightforward Park & Ride option where you leave the keys and let the parking team deal with finding the final space. Drive to the car park at Grove Road in Slip End, around 14 minutes from Luton Airport by shuttle, check the car in and then take the included bus to the terminal.

The process is designed to remove most of the parking faff. Your vehicle is scanned when you arrive, you leave it in the arrivals lane, drop the key into the designated box and the parking team moves the car to its space while you are on the way to the airport. When you return, take the shuttle back, collect the key from the automated dispenser and it will tell you where your car is waiting.

Why choose Holiday Extras Drop & Go?

• No need to find a final parking bay: leave the keys and staff park the car for you.
• Around 14 minutes to the terminal: included shuttle buses run regularly, 24 hours a day.
• Vehicle scan: the car is photographed as you enter for extra peace of mind.
• Automated check-in: use the machines to receive your ticket and key tag before dropping off the keys.
• Easy collection: the automated key dispenser tells you where your car has been parked when you return.
• Accessible facilities: accessible parking spaces and toilets are available, while the shuttle buses have low floors, ramps and wheelchair spaces.
• Useful facilities: free Wi-Fi, flight-information screens, toilets, baby-changing facilities, baggage scales, vending machines and drinking water are available at reception.
• Secure parking: perimeter fencing, CCTV, barriers, floodlighting and regular staff patrols are in place.

How does Holiday Extras Drop & Go compare with Airparks Drop & Go?

Airparks Drop & Go uses the same wider Grove Road, Slip End parking operation and works in essentially the same way: drive in, have the vehicle scanned, leave the keys and let the parking team park the car while you take the shuttle.

So this is a good example of why the name on the result card should not be the deciding factor. Compare the price for your dates, booking conditions and any included extras. If one is cheaper for what is effectively the same parking process, there is little reason to pay more just because the logo is different.

How does Drop & Go compare with Holiday Extras Self Park?

With Holiday Extras Self Park, you choose your own parking space and keep your keys. With Drop & Go, you leave the vehicle in the arrivals area and hand the key over so staff can park it for you.

The shuttle time is similar, so the real decision is whether keeping your keys matters. Choose Self Park if you want the car to remain exactly where you left it. Choose Drop & Go if you would rather arrive, hand over the parking job and get on the bus.

How does Holiday Extras Drop & Go compare with quicker Park & Ride options?

If 14 minutes on the shuttle sounds longer than you would like, Luton Premium Self Park advertises a transfer of around two minutes, while Vauxhall Way Self Park is around five minutes away.

The trade-off is usually price. Holiday Extras Drop & Go is designed as a value Park & Ride product with a simple hand-over process, while the closer self-parking options charge for the convenience of being nearer the terminal. Compare the saving with how much those extra minutes on the bus matter to you.

Important things to know

You must leave your vehicle key, so remove house keys and unnecessary keyrings before handing it over. Standard vehicles must be under 2 metres wide, 2.1 metres high and 5 metres long. High-sided vehicles, minibuses, motorhomes, lorries, caravans, trailers and vehicles outside those dimensions are not accepted on the standard product.

The shuttle cannot carry large sporting equipment, so Holiday Extras recommends dropping that at the terminal with your passengers before driving to the car park. If you need assistance, the car park asks you to call around 30 minutes before arrival so arrangements can be made.

Directions

Please check your airport parking confirmation email for details.

Arrival procedure

Drive straight into the car photo booth at the car park, which scans your car for reference and protection (this takes no more than 5 seconds). Park in the arrivals lane and check in using one of the machines, which will give you a ticket. You'll also get a tag which you need to attach to your keys.

Drop your keys into the key-drop box outside reception – make sure you put them in the correct box for your lane number – and catch the shuttle bus to the terminal. Your car will be parked for you while you make your way to the terminal.

Return procedure

When you return catch the shuttle bus back to the car park – you'll need to show the driver your ticket you got on your arrival.

Once you're back at the car park, head to the check-out shelter and follow the instructions on the key dispenser – it'll return your keys and tell you where your car is parked.

On your way out just insert your ticket into the exit barrier and wait for it to lift. Don't worry if you lose your ticket, just take your photo ID to reception and answer some security questions.

Security

Perimeter fencing
Floodlights
Entry and exit barriers
CCTV
Regular staff patrols

Accessibility

The car park offers the following:-
- accessible spaces and toilets, plus well-lit bus shelters
- the lower buses, which have ramps and space for a wheelchair

Give the car park a call 30 minutes before you arrive if you need any assistance.

Important information

The car park offers a grace period until 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.

Most standard cars (without trailers/not commercial vehicles) will be accepted at the car park as long as they are less than 2m wide x 2.1m high x 5m long. The car park cannot accept any high-sided vehicles, minibuses, mobile homes, lorries, caravans, trailers or vehicles larger than the above maximum dimensions. Vehicles with a taxi license plate can be parked on-site, but cannot use the Return Greet or Meet and Greet services offered.

The shuttle bus can't accommodate large sporting equipment, so we'd recommend dropping any off with your passengers at the terminal first, then driving to the car park.