🚗 Whitegates Cheap Parking – Bristol Airport Off-Site Parking Guide
Whitegates – budget off-airport parking, 24/7 shuttle, free evenings & Sundays.
🚗 Type: Private Off-Airport Secure Parking (Whitegates Parking)
🕒 Open: 24/7 barrier-controlled; continuous access to vehicles
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (Google Reviews)
💰 Pricing & Booking
Daily Rates:
1–3 days: £6.00/day
4–7 days: £5.50/day
8–14 days: £5.00/day
15+ days: £4.50/day
Payment Methods: Online pre-booking (card/PayPal), on-site card/contactless
Cancellations: Free up to 48 h before arrival; 50% refund within 48 h
Long-Stay Discounts: Automatic upgrades for weekly & monthly stays
Blue Badge Holders: Discounted rate (contact to arrange shuttle assistance)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~250 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 8 marked bays (nonce restricted; badge required to book) |
| Surface | Reinforced tarmac with clear bay marking |
| Lighting | High-mast LED floodlights (24 lux average) |
| Barrier | Automated ANPR entry/exit |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; perimeter fencing; on-site security patrols |
| Sheltered Waiting | Covered bus shelters with seating & flight-info screens |
| Signage | “Whitegates Parking” directional signage to bays & shuttle |
🚐 Shuttle Transfer Service
Frequency: Every 15 min, 24/7
Journey Time: ~8 min direct to all airport terminals
Waiting Area: Indoor kiosk with seating, luggage trolleys & real-time monitors
Accessibility: Low-floor wheelchair-accessible coaches; staff assistance available
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: Eight bays adjacent to reception—level access to shuttle area
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in under canopy for easy luggage loading
Pathways: Smooth, wide footpaths; tactile paving to shelter and reception
📅 Demand Patterns & Seasonal Notes
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | 85 % | Business & early flights |
| Weekend Departures | 90 % | Leisure travellers |
| School Holidays | 95 % | Family groups |
| Off-Peak Nights | 40 % | Red-eye & late-return flights |
Pro Tip: Book 2+ weeks in advance for holiday peaks and weekend breaks.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Duration | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport Terminals | Shuttle | Direct 8 min transfer |
| Bath & West Holiday Park | 3 min dr | Café & shops near airport |
| Felton Village Centre | 5 min dr | Pub, shop & petrol station |
| A38 Bath Road | Adjacent | Bus routes to Bristol city centre |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Enforcement: ANPR ensures only booked vehicles park; tailgating prohibited
Overstay Penalty: £10 surcharge per extra hour beyond booking
Lost Ticket Fee: Full daily rate if booking reference not presented
Maintenance: Barrier, lighting & drainage inspections monthly
📌 Expert Tips
EV Charging: No on-site charging—use airport’s rapid charges post-arrival
Weekend Stays: Weekend flat rate applies Fri 18:00–Mon 08:00 at daily rate
Group Bookings: Contact for corporate & multi-vehicle discounts
Flight Delays: Shuttle waits free if flight delayed over 90 min—show boarding pass
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
Q3 2025: Install 4 × 7 kW EV chargers under operator sustainability plan
Q4 2025: Upgrade to license-plate booking for seamless entry
2026: Feasibility study for +100 bays on adjacent land (ref: CBC/PLN/2024/1272)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 review scheduled Dec 2025
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