The suitcases are packed, the flight is booked and the holiday or trip is about to begin. Only one important question remains:
Where do you leave your car when you fly from Alicante Airport?
If you drive to the airport in your own car, you have several options. You can park at the airport itself, choose a car park nearby, use a shuttle, or hand your car over at the terminal with valet parking.
But what is the difference? What does parking at Alicante Airport cost? How does a shuttle work? And what is practical when you travel between Spain and the Netherlands, Belgium or another country several times a year?
In this article we explain what you need to know about parking at Alicante Airport.
What are the options for parking at Alicante Airport?
There are several types of parking available around Alicante Airport. Which option suits you best depends mainly on how long you are away, how often you fly and how much convenience you want.
The best-known options are:
- shuttle parking;
- valet parking or Meet & Greet;
- outdoor parking;
- covered parking;
- short-stay parking;
- long-stay parking;
- a parking subscription for frequent travellers.
For someone who goes on holiday once a year, a single booking may be enough. Do you fly from Alicante several times a year, or do you have a second home on the Costa Blanca? Then a parking subscription can be more interesting.
How does shuttle parking at Alicante Airport work?
With shuttle parking at Alicante Airport, you first drive to the car park. You drop off your car there and a shuttle bus takes you to Alicante Airport. When you land in Alicante again after your trip, you are picked up and brought back to your car.
Auto Parking Alicante is located in L'Altet, right next to Alicante-Elche Airport. The drive to the airport therefore normally takes only a few minutes.
Shuttle parking is especially interesting when you:
- want to park at a low price;
- want to leave your car for a longer period;
- fly from Alicante regularly;
- do not want to search for a parking space at the terminal yourself;
- like to be taken straight from the car park to the airport.
See how shuttle parking works, step by step.
How does valet parking at Alicante Airport work?
Do you want to lose as little time as possible on parking? Then you can choose valet parking at Alicante Airport. With valet parking you drive straight to the airport. A member of the Auto Parking Alicante team takes over your car there and brings it to our car park. When you return, your car is brought back to the airport.
This means you do not have to drive to the car park first and then take a shuttle to the terminal.
Valet parking is especially pleasant for:
- families with children;
- travellers with a lot of luggage;
- business travellers;
- people who fly often;
- travellers who want as much convenience as possible.
Shuttle parking or valet parking: what is the difference?
The main difference is where you hand over your car. With shuttle parking you drive to the car park, and from there you are taken to Alicante Airport. With valet parking you drive straight to Alicante Airport and we take over your car there.
Do you mainly want affordable parking? Then shuttle parking is often the cheapest option. Do you mainly want convenience and to save time? Then valet parking can be an attractive choice.
Compare the Shuttle and Valet subscriptions.
Outdoor or covered parking at Alicante Airport?
Besides shuttle or valet, you can also choose between outdoor and covered parking. With outdoor parking your car stands on the car park. With covered parking at Alicante Airport your car is protected from direct sunlight and other weather.
That can be extra pleasant in Spain. The sun on the Costa Blanca can be strong for a large part of the year. Especially when your car stays for several weeks or months, a covered space can be worth it.
Long-stay parking at Alicante Airport
Not everyone parks their car for just a few days. Many people have a second home in Spain and travel between Alicante and the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or the United Kingdom several times a year. The car therefore sometimes stays behind in Spain for weeks or months.
With long-stay parking at Alicante Airport, other things matter than with a parking space for a few days. Think of:
- the security of the car park;
- protection from the weather;
- the car battery;
- tyre pressure;
- maintenance;
- the ITV (Spanish MOT);
- washing and keeping the car clean.
That is why Auto Parking Alicante offers additional services alongside parking for customers who leave their car with us for a longer period.
See the Car Care services for long-stay parking.
What does parking at Alicante Airport cost?
The cost of parking at Alicante Airport varies by provider and by type of service. The price is determined by, among other things:
- the number of days you park;
- shuttle or valet;
- outdoor or covered parking;
- the time of year;
- any additional services.
Do you only fly occasionally? Then you can choose a single booking. Do you fly regularly? Then an annual subscription can be more attractive financially.
Make a single booking and see the price right away.
Annual subscription for parking at Alicante Airport
For people who travel from Alicante Airport regularly, Auto Parking Alicante offers several parking subscriptions. You can choose between shuttle parking and valet parking. The subscriptions include multiple transfers between the car park and Alicante Airport, so you do not have to find and pay for a separate parking space every time.
A subscription is especially interesting for:
- owners of a second home in Spain;
- people who travel between Spain and the Netherlands regularly;
- winter residents;
- business travellers;
- people who keep their car in Spain permanently.
View the parking subscriptions from €29 a month.
How early should you book parking at Alicante Airport?
It is wise to book your parking space in time. Especially during busy periods, availability around Alicante Airport can drop quickly. Think of:
- the summer holidays;
- Easter;
- Christmas and New Year;
- school holidays;
- long weekends.
We therefore advise you to make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. The sooner you know your flight dates, the easier it is to plan everything properly.
Why should you give us your flight number?
When making a reservation, it is wise to give us your flight number. This allows us to track your flight. If a flight lands earlier or later than planned, we can take this into account for the pick-up. So you do not have to contact us immediately when your plane is delayed.
What happens after you have landed?
After landing, it often takes a while before you are actually outside. Do you only have hand luggage? Then this is usually relatively quick. Do you have checked luggage? Then you first have to wait until the suitcases appear on the baggage belt. By taking your landing time, flight number and luggage into account, the pick-up can be planned better.
Where do you find Auto Parking Alicante?
Auto Parking Alicante is located in L'Altet, right next to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. From our car park you are at the airport within a few minutes.
Contact Auto Parking Alicante
Do you have questions about parking at Alicante Airport, a single booking or a parking subscription? Feel free to contact us.
Auto Parking Alicante
Carrer Pintor Sorolla 78A
03195 L'Altet, Alicante
Spain
Phone & WhatsApp: +34 629 48 80 49
Email: hello@autoparkingalicante.com
Parking at Alicante Airport without hassle
A trip does not start only when you are on the plane. Getting to the airport and parking your car are also part of a relaxed journey. That is why it is wise to decide in advance which way of parking at Alicante Airport suits you best.
Do you want to park at a low price and be taken to the airport by shuttle? Or do you want to hand your car over at Alicante Airport with valet parking? At Auto Parking Alicante you choose the service that fits your trip best.
Park, fly & relax.
