Meet and Greet Birmingham Airport
We know a thing or two about airport parking and as one of the largest providers of off-site airport parking, you can rest assured, your car is in safe hands. Over the years, we have added more services to our range, so that we’re always on hand with choice and flexibility. You can now find Park and Ride services, as well as our steadfast Meet and Greet services at Birmingham Airport, designed especially for families, business travellers and groups.
Meet and Greet Parking at the airport is convenient, and stress free. Ace Parking takes the hassle out of airport parking by meeting you at your designated terminal and parking your car for you in our nearby secure carpark, whilst you walk straight to the departure lounge. No fuss parking that is safe, reliable and designed to save you time.
Ace is a direct member of the British parking association (BPA) and AVPCA.
Ace Meet and Greet Parking is the cheapest, most convenient way to park at Birmingham. It allows you to drive straight to your departure terminal, meet our friendly insured staff, who will then safely whisk your car to our secure Birmingham Parking for you. When you land, your car will be waiting at arrivals so you can jump straight in and drive home…Simple.
How it works – 3 easy steps.
Departure
1. Drive straight to your departure terminal or on-airport hotel.
2. As arranged, a uniformed ACE/MMP representative at Birmingham terminal will meet you, conduct a quick check of your car, and then take your car to one of our super secure car parks.
3. Then, simply stroll into departures with only your luggage and yourself to worry about.
Return
1. Call us when you have collected your luggage
2. Meet your ACE/MMP representative at the approved meeting point to collect your car.
3. Your car will be ready and waiting for you to jump straight in, and drive home / onto your next destination
More Information
Distance to Airport:
You drive directly to your terminal. Cars are stored off-airport at secure car parks located close to Birmingham Airport, but you don’t have to go to / from them.
Transfers:
No transfers are required. Once your car is picked up you can proceed direct to check in / drive home.
Arrival Procedures:
Please call ACE/MMP Airport Parking on 0121 227 3338 , 15 minutes before arrival at your terminal destination to reconfirm and let us know you’re on time, early or late.
An ACE/MMP representative will meet you at the correct terminal.
Staff wearing Ace meet and greet staff uniform, will conduct a brief check of your car, collect your booking confirmation and take the keys, leaving you free to continue into the check in area of the terminal building. Your vehicle will be driven to a secure compound and stored until your return.
Departure Procedures:
On entering baggage re-claim and when you have collected ALL your luggage please call 0121 227 3338 which will enable ACE Airport Parking to return your car to you when you arrive at the return pick up point.
Car Park Security:
Meeting Points / Directions:
Arrival:
Return:
Just call ACE Meet and greet on 0121 227 3338 option 1 when you have collected your bags, and you’ll be met in the Drop & Go (Bays 17-20 where you dropped your car off).
For more information or to book your Birmingham meet and greet car parking, call 0121 227 3338 now and one of our team will be happy to help.
We wish you a pleasant trip and hope you will use us again.
If you were wondering what makes meet and greet parking with Ace Parking Birmingham so essential, compared to normal airport parking, we’ve rounded up 10 reasons.
Is parking your car at Birmingham the cheapest option?
Many might think that airport parking is the most expensive option when deciding how to get to Birmingham Airport and in some cases, that’s true. If you simply arrive at Birmingham and park without booking, in the Birmingham Airport Parking spaces on site, it could end up costing more than your break away!
However, not ALL Birmingham parking is expensive, and after working out all the additional costs for public transport, airport transfers or taxis; pre-booking your parking with Ace Parking could actually be the cheapest, and by far the easiest option.
There are many ways to get to Birmingham, below we’ll go through them all, and give you rough costing; so you can see just how much you could save yourself.
(All prices and suggestions are from Birmingham city centre, please be sure to add on your additional costs of travel if you live outside of this area.)
Getting to Birmingham Airport by Train
Getting to Birmingham Airport by Coach / Bus
There are five bus services currently serving the Airport and/or Birmingham International Station:
Bus passengers can reach the Airport either;
Coach services from the whole of the UK are operated by National Express and Megabus,
National Express
Megabus
Taking a Taxi To Birmingham Airport
Driving your car to Birmingham
Birmingham’s Airport Parking
Offsite airport parking (From £9 p/d ):
Then there’s us, Ace Meet & Greet Valet airport parking.
Birmingham Airport Services
Shopping and Leisure
With a huge selection of great shops, for you to purchase those last minute essentials or save on high street brands, all Birmingham’s Terminal’s provide you with some wonderful retail therapy, to truly get into the holiday spirit.
Great High Street Brands such as:
All your beauty needs:
Books, Magazines, Newspapers & More:
Travel essentials, electronics & souvenirs:
Money / Currency Exchange:
Eating / Drinking
A comprehensive guide to all shops and eateries available can be found here: http://www.Birminghamairport.co.uk
Duty Free Shopping: From perfumes & cosmetics to giant Toblerone’s & tobacco, fine malt whiskeys to jewellery & watches – The duty free shops have it all, and what’s more – it’s tax free!
Customs & Allowances: Each country has its own customs rules, prohibited items, and allowances. Check out our Security at Birmingham section, and be sure to check on the official Birmingham Airport Website what they are before you buy, or fly.
Airport Lounges: For those wishing to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the terminals, the airport lounges on offer at Birmingham Airport are not to be missed.
Special Assistance: London Birmingham endeavours to provide for all those travellers who are in need of a little extra help. Whether it’s getting around the terminals, disabled toilet facilities or specially designed, reserved seating available in check-in-areas, the airport has it all on offer.
There are also help points set up in all Terminals, which provide free special assistance getting to and from the car parks, baggage reclaim halls and for routes to terminals requiring long walking periods.
Valet Parking: Ace Parking’s valet car parking is also perfect for those who do not need the extra legwork of getting to and from their Birmingham Airport car parking. We’ll simply pick up your car from you, outside departures at the airport, and deliver it straight back to you upon your arrival back to the UK.
Luggage Storage:
They also provide other services including:
Birmingham Airport connects around 9 million passengers to the rest of the world each year. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, or a first timer, it can be the quickest and easiest way to get to that holiday of a lifetime, that swift city break, that European festival, or that business meeting which could make or break your career – IF it goes as planned, without any airport hitches. Many things can happen to hinder your trip that are out of your control such as delayed / cancelled flights, and other issues that, without proper preparation, could cause those all too common Airport Hassles.
Whether it’s organising documents, dealing with missed connections, incurring expensive airport parking charges or getting through security, this guide will provide you with top airport tips, to make your trip as stress-free as possible, so you can concentrate on what’s really important – getting to your destination.
Before you fly
As the scouts say – be prepared. Here’s a check list of things to prepare before your trip
Airport Parking Birmingham
Frustrating, expensive, non-secure, too far from the airport? – All common airport parking hassles. Luckily this is something you will not experience at Birmingham Airport, with the marvelous meet & greet service from Ace Parking. It is a simple and efficient service in which a fully insured chauffeur driver will meet you at either Birmingham Terminal to collect your car from you at a pre-arranged time that′s determined by YOU.
Organising Documents
Travelling with children
Boredom
Missed / Delayed / Cancelled flights
Getting to the airport, Birmingham Terminals & navigating around Birmingham airport
Security at airports has tightened significantly since the events that took place on 9/11. If you haven’t flown since then, or you’re a first time flyer, it is essential that you are aware of airport security procedures, so you can sail through, and not cause unnecessary delays for yourself and /or your family. Please use this as a guide only, and check Birmingham Airports website for more information.
General Tips
Baggage restrictions / restricted items
Hand baggage rules
Hold baggage / Check In baggage rules
Medicines
Baby Food
Restricted Items
Common restricted items include, but are not limited to;
Prohibited Items
Common prohibited items include, but are not limited to;
Body Scanners
Passport control
Duty Free / Customs
Every passenger arriving in the UK has to clear Customs. Three general rules from Birmingham Airport are;
Customs allowances
Finally – Be nice to your airline staff at Birmingham Airport.
It is very easy to get frustrated at the airline, cabin, security and counter staff at the airport if things go wrong like cancelled flights. Please remember that all these airport staff are doing their jobs, and are there to help you, and are people just like you. In stressful airport situations, try and be as understanding as possible – This will not only help things get resolved, but the staff will notice, and appreciate your manner, and be far more willing to help. So be nice!
There are numerous ways to get to Birmingham Airport. We by far favour driving, and parking with Ace, as you will see from our Why Park at Birmingham section. It’s the cheapest and most convenient for business travellers, the disabled, elderly, families and more. Please find below, all the info you need for getting to Birmingham, as well as getting around when you arrive.
By Car and Motorbike
By Train
By Coach
Hotels near the airport
Terminals
Birmingham Airport has just one terminal.
Terminal Services
Whether you’re arriving, departing, welcoming family or bidding farewell to friends, there are many services available before, and after, security at each Birmingham terminal. From airport lounges to lost property, Wi-Fi, printing and VAT refunds, as well as many food and drink outlets, book shops, duty free savings, currency exchange, souvenirs & more. Birmingham airport has everything you need to make you comfortable while you wait.