Luton ShortRun by Airparks

This long-term car park is situated less than 5 minutes from the airport and transfers are on-request throughout the day and night. Traffic around Luton airport can be heavy at rush hour so customers are advised to allow plenty of time. The car park is staffed 24 hours a day and its CCTV and 15 foot high perimeter fencing make it a secure option. Keys should be left with the operator. Vans can be accepted but this option should be selected when making the booking.

Directions

From M1, Junction 10:
Come off at Jct 10, come down slip road which is Jct 10A, to the bottom, at large roundabout, take second exit.

Continue on the A1081, signposted Hitchin, Luton (S) & Airport.
Once you have passed through the traffic lights move into the right hand lane, following the signs for Hitchin A505. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted Hitchin A505 on to Vauxhall Way.
At the next roundabout (Eaton Green Roundabout), take the 4th exit to see the Airparks ShortRun entrance.
From the East via A1:
Leave the A1(M) at junction 8 and follow the A602 towards Hitchin.
In Hitchin follow signs for the A505 into Luton and the Airport. At Eaton Green Roundabout, take the second exit, signposted Airparks ShortRun.

Arrival procedure

Please check your email confirmation for details.

When you arrive at the car park, please park in front of the check-in building on the right, inside the main gates. Then offload your bags and head to the check-in building where you'll be met by one of the car park's friendly staff who'll take your keys and check you in. Please make sure you have your booking confirmation with you. You'll be given a ticket that you'll need to keep with you for your return, and the staff will park your car for you. Then, just take the transfer bus to the airport.

You will be required to leave your keys with the attendant.

Departure procedure

Please check your confirmation email for the latest details.


When you return, leave the terminal following signs for Bus Bay R and find the bus with 'ShortRun' written on the destination board. The driver will scan the receipt you were given when you parked your car and take you back to the car park.


If you lose your ticket, you'll need to answer some security questions and show photo ID, so make sure you have one with you.


If you return early, you will need to contact the car park directly to give them as much notice as possible. If you don't, there may be a delay before you get your car back. You can't get a refund for any booked parking that you don't use.

Security

This car park has CCTV and has been awarded the Park Mark award for security.

Disabled facilities

Blue Badge Bays are available which are first come, first served. The buses are also wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Maximum vehicle dimensions are: 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. There are larger spaces for longer vehicles, but you'll need to book the 'Larger vehicle' package for those. Vehicles that have a taxi licence plate can be parked on-site but can not take advantage of our Meet & Greet or Return Greet services.

Please arrive at the car park at least 30 minutes before your recommend check-in time.

If you have sports equipment or lots of luggage, you may need to wait for a bus with more space during busy times, so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to get to the airport. It's a good idea to leave yourself around 25 minutes to park at Central Car Storage and transfer to the airport. You might need longer during the rush hour between 04:00 and 08:00.

Please advise immediately on the number on your confirmation if your return flight is cancelled or if for any reason you are not returning at the expected time. Additional charges will be payable to the car park if your return is not on the date stipulated.

The cancellation charge is £10.00.

You will be required to leave your keys with the attendant.

Due to the ongoing redevelopment works at Luton Airport, your transfers to and from the airport may take longer than normal. We recommend you allow at least an extra hour for your transfer to the Airport particularly at peak times. The peak travel times for Luton airport are all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and between 0400 and 0900, 1300 and 1500 and 1700 and 1900 on other days.

Airparks ShortRun - For Larger Vehicles (formerly Central Car Storage)

Choose this option for all vans that are larger than a standard car (but no more than 5 metres long).

Accepted vans:
Ford Transit including minibus
LDV
Vauxhall Vivaro
Nissan Primastar
Nissan Navaro
Renault Traffic
Merc Vito
Merc Sprinter
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hilux
Peugeot Boxer
VW Transporter
VW Caravelle
VW California
Mitsubishi L 200
and any vans this size.