Stansted Circle Meet and Greet

Stansted Circle Meet & Greet

Stansted Circle Meet & Greet is a terminal handover service where a chauffeur meets you close to the terminal, takes your keys and moves the car to a secure off-airport compound while you are away. Call as you approach Stansted and the driver will confirm the meeting point. On return, collect your luggage, clear Customs and call again so your car can be brought back for collection.

Circle is aimed at passengers who want to avoid a shuttle bus and prefer to hand the car directly to a driver near the terminal. The current APS page has a substantial historic review base, although the product is not presently showing live availability.

Why choose Stansted Circle Meet & Greet?

• No shuttle bus: the driver meets you close to the terminal.
• Secure storage: the vehicle is taken to a secure compound and remains there until your return.
• Insured drivers: Circle states that its chauffeurs are fully insured to drive customer vehicles.
• Vehicle inspection: the driver checks the car for existing damage before taking it away.
• Flight monitoring: standard return-flight delays are monitored so the operator can adjust collection timing.
• Strong historic review volume: APS currently shows 381 reviews with an average score of around 4.4/5.

How does Circle Meet & Greet compare with Official Meet & Greet?

Official Meet & Greet is operated by Stansted Airport and uses a dedicated Meet & Greet reception area close to the terminal. Circle is an independent chauffeur service where the meeting point is confirmed by phone before arrival.

Choose Official Meet & Greet if you prefer an airport-operated product with fixed arrival procedures. Choose Circle only when it is available and its total price and booking terms are more attractive.

How does Circle Meet & Greet compare with I Love Meet & Greet?

I Love Meet & Greet is another independent terminal handover product but is currently sold as a 24-hour service with a defined forecourt meeting point. Circle relies more heavily on calling the chauffeur to confirm the exact handover instructions.

If both are available, compare the final price, flexibility, airport-access charges and current meeting instructions.

Important things to know

Circle bookings are currently described as non-amendable and non-cancellable. Call before reaching the airport if you are running early or late; arriving more than around 15 minutes either side of the booked time can delay the handover. Commercial vehicles, motorhomes, lorries, vans and trailers are not accepted. Historic APS and Park & Go copy refers to a small Short Stay exit fee, but that figure is clearly outdated against current Stansted parking charges, so use the fee shown on the live booking confirmation rather than the old £2.60–£2.80 wording.

Directions

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

RUNNING EARLY OR LATE:

When driving to the airport we appreciate that traffic and other circumstances may affect your arrival time. Please call if you are running late or early and we'll do our best to ensure we're able to accommodate you; should you arrive more than 15 minutes either side of your designated drop off time we can't guarantee we'll be able to book you in immediately but we can guarantee you'll be served as soon as possible.

On the return leg of your journey we monitor the arrival time of your flight so don't require any further information from you and will accommodate standard delays. However, if there is a material amendment to your flight (such as an additional day) you may be liable for additional parking charges.

Arrival procedure

As you exit the motorway please call to announce your intended arrival and your personal chauffeur will provide exact instructions on where to park.

Please note that if your chauffeur is dealing with another customer he may not be able to take your call immediately but he will know you are on the line and your call will be answered as soon as possible.

Your chauffeur will inspect your vehicle for pre-existing damage and also ensure your travel details are correct. After signing to confirm these details you'll receive a copy for your records and are then free to walk directly into the terminal to continue your journey.

Please feel free to ask your chauffeur anything you're unsure of. If he can't answer immediately he will ensure your questions or concerns are addressed at the earliest opportunity.

For your safety and convenience every chauffeur carries personal identification and details of insurance which are available for inspection should you require.

Return procedure

On your return to Stansted you'll receive a 'Welcome Home' text message as soon as you switch your phone on.
After collecting ALL your luggage AND clearing Customs, please call to announce your arrival.

After you pass through Customs turn right and exit the terminal building through the door opposite the Zone D check in sign. Walk down the ramp back to the RED CAR PARK where your chauffeur will be waiting with your car. You will be required to pay the fee for exiting the car park.

Once you've confirmed ownership and signed for your vehicle you're free to exit the car park and airport complex with the minimum of fuss and delay.

Security

All our drivers are fully insured to drive your vehicle, when your car is collected our driver will take it to a fully secure compound, where your car will remain until your return.

Disabled facilities

None.

Additional information

Customer is responsible for paying exit fee from the car park, approx £2.60 (subject to change).

No commercial vehicles, motor homes, lorries, vans or trailers.

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings for this service cannot be cancelled or amended.

Important Information

Customer is responsible for paying exit fee from the car park, approx £2.60 (subject to change).

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings for this service cannot be cancelled or amended.