How does meet and greet parking work at Luton Airport?
Meet and greet parking at Luton Airport works by having a driver collect your car at the terminal after you call ahead, then return it to the same spot when you land. You keep no ticket and take no shuttle — the transfer time is zero minutes.
What do you do when you arrive?
You call your operator 10 to 15 minutes before arriving at Luton Airport. The driver meets you at the designated meet and greet bays in or beside Terminal Car Park 2 (TCP2), confirms your booking reference, and takes your keys. You then walk directly into the terminal with your luggage.
What happens to your car while you are away?
The driver moves your car to a secured, insured compound for the duration of your trip. Operators compared on this site hold Park Mark accreditation or equivalent insurance cover for vehicles in their care.
How do you collect your car when you land?
You call the operator from baggage reclaim once you land. The driver brings your car back to the TCP2 handover bays, typically arriving within 10 to 15 minutes of your call, so it is waiting by the time you clear the terminal.
Where do you hand over your car at Luton Airport?
Most meet and greet operators use designated bays in or beside Terminal Car Park 2 for the handover. Your exact bay number and driver contact details are confirmed in the booking email sent after checkout.
How much does meet and greet parking cost at Luton Airport?
Meet and greet parking at Luton Airport costs from £45.23 for a 7-night stay with APL, once code SUPEROFFER is applied. The table below compares every meet and greet product against the full 19-operator price list.
Meet and greet products only, ranked cheapest first.
| Car Park | Full Price (7 nights) | Avg Per Day | With SUPEROFFER | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APL M&G CHEAPEST M&G | £56.54 | £7.07/day | £45.23 | Save £11.31 |
| Maple Parking | £56.63 | £7.08/day | £45.30 | Save £11.33 |
| Stress Free Parking | £59.93 | £7.49/day | £47.95 | Save £11.99 |
| Airparks M&G | £60.89 | £7.61/day | £48.71 | Save £12.18 |
| Luton 247 Airport Parking | £62.63 | £7.83/day | £50.11 | Save £12.53 |
Prices shown for a 7-night stay, drop-off 22 Nov – return 29 Nov 2026. Code SUPEROFFER pre-filled in the form above. Prices are examples — confirm live prices for your exact dates in the quote form. See our price accuracy policy.
Which meet and greet operators serve Luton Airport?
Four meet and greet operators serve Luton Airport on this comparison: APL, Maple Parking, Stress Free Parking and Airparks. Each holds Park Mark accreditation or insurance cover, and each is compared by price in the table above.
- APL Parking at Luton Airport — cheapest meet and greet at £45.23 for 7 nights
- Maple Parking — from £45.30 for 7 nights
- Stress Free Parking — from £47.95 for 7 nights
- Airparks meet and greet — from £48.71 for 7 nights
Is meet and greet parking safe at Luton Airport?
Meet and greet parking at Luton Airport is safe when booked with an accredited operator: every provider compared on this site holds Park Mark certification or insurance cover, cars are driven to a secured compound, and your keys stay with the operator until you land. Confirm accreditation on the operator's own listing before booking.
What is the difference between meet and greet and valet parking?
Meet and greet means a driver collects and returns your car with no other service included. Valet parking adds an exterior wash and interior clean to that same collection and return. At Luton, valet is not widely offered — most services labelled "valet" by comparison sites are standard meet and greet without a wash. Read the full Luton Airport valet parking page for current availability.
Meet and greet is also distinct from park and ride parking at Luton Airport, which is cheaper but requires you to park the car yourself and keep your keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep my car keys with meet and greet?
No. You hand your keys to the driver at the terminal and the operator holds them until you land, when your car is returned to the same spot.
Can I amend my meet and greet booking?
Most meet and greet operators allow amendments up to 24 hours before arrival. Check the amendment terms on your confirmation email or read the site-wide cancellation and amendment policy.
What if my flight is delayed?
Call your operator from baggage reclaim as soon as you land. Most meet and greet operators hold your car at no extra charge for short delays.
Compare all 19 Luton Airport car parks or read the complete Luton Airport parking guide.