Birmingham

Birmingham has some of the UK's cheapest airport parking — from just £3.29/day pre-booked.

The airport rail station connects to Birmingham New Street in 9 minutes — factor in train costs vs parking.

Long Stay 1 is closer than Long Stay 2 and only slightly more expensive — worth the upgrade.

NEC and Resorts World are next to the airport — combine a show with your parking for convenience.

Early morning flights from Birmingham (before 8am) are the number one reason to book an airport hotel. Stay the night before and walk to the terminal refreshed instead of a 3am alarm.

Hotel + parking packages at Birmingham are almost always cheaper than booking the room and parking separately. The package price includes both for your entire trip.

Most Birmingham airport hotels offer free shuttle transfers running every 15-20 minutes from 4am. Check times when booking for early flights.

Pre-booking a lounge at Birmingham is significantly cheaper than walking in. Walk-in rates are typically £10-15 more per person, and availability isn't guaranteed during peak times.

Arrive at the lounge at least 2 hours before your flight to make the most of it. Most lounges ask you to leave 30 minutes before departure.

All bookable Birmingham lounges are airside (after security) so you can relax without worrying about gate calls — flight screens are displayed throughout.

Pre-booking a transfer from Birmingham is almost always cheaper than hailing a taxi at the airport rank. Airport taxis charge premium rates with surge pricing at peak hours.

All our Birmingham transfer providers offer flight tracking — if your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra charge.

For groups of 4+, a private minibus from Birmingham works out cheaper per person than individual taxis and is far more convenient with luggage.