Parking BuddyReviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Evaluating 55 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the booking process straightforward and appreciated the prompt and comfortable shuttle services to the airport. Reviewers frequently highlighted the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff, noting clear communication and efficient service during drop-off and pick-up. Several people also praised the excellent value for money and the convenience of the parking locations, with some mentioning quick returns of their vehicles. Conversely, a small portion of people felt dissatisfied with the service, often encountering issues with incorrect contact numbers and difficulties reaching the company by phone. Some customers experienced long waiting times for car collection and reported problems with booking confirmations not being recognized or changes not being communicated effectively. There were also instances of cars being returned in poor condition, with additional mileage, or from different, less convenient locations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience! there was a delay in the Heathrow tunnel so they give precise instructions on how to handle such situation! Good communications over the phone! Just be patient as sometimes the delays... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found very competitively priced meet and greet parking via Parking Buddy and the parking service provider was not disappointing! The only downside was not being able to get through to Parking Buddy... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The contact number and the postcode on the email confirmation needs updating. Except this, brilliant service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrect contact phone number on booking confirmation given for arrival at Birmingham M &G, after 20 calls we were lucky that someone picked up the call from Heathrow who helped give us the correct... See more


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Here at Parking Buddy, we offer best comparison of meet and greet, park and ride, park and go parking deals across all major UK Airports which suits everyone's needs. With Parking Buddy, forget the inconvenience and expense of long term airport parking, taxi’s and awaiting shuttle transfers as we take care of everything for you. Finding a right airport parking is a hassle, when you are travelling with kids or family. Whether you are flying out for business or pleasure, Our unbeatable discounted offers and car park prices comparisons will always fit your budget, so you can find the right parking space, relax and enjoy your trips.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!

I wish I could give 0 stars. Used the services ar Stansted. Waited 2 hours for my car to be returned. I repeatedly phoned with 30 mins notice, as instructed but noone answered and when I finally got through was yawned at and told the phone didnt ring. He had clearly been asleep and lied. I was then lied to for 2 hours that my car would be with me in 20 mins but never left the depot. It wasn't until I threatened to call the police and report my car stolen that the car was returned to me 40 mins later. I was not the only family impacted, all families that were waiting for their cars reported they had been waiting for 3 hours. These families suffered the compaby losing their car keys, the wrong date of return on their schedules or just no contact from the company on when the car would be returned. This company is a shambles and should be avoided at all costs!

None of the representatives were helpful and were extremely rude.

4 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently booked and used parking…

I recently booked and used parking service from Manchester Airport. The parking facility was well organized and easy to navigate, with plenty of spaces available when I arrived. The shuttle to the airport was prompt and comfortable, getting me there well in advance of my flight.

On my return, the driver was waiting right on time. He handled my luggage, helped me into the vehicle.

13 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent the green short car park very close to the terminal about 5 to 7 minutes walk

23 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked for my car to be delivered at…

Booked for my car to be delivered at 230am, followed instructions to call when in baggage hall. No answer, took numerous calls before an answer and was told they were busy and had to wait 30-40 mins. I told them no, I had kids and a drive home, I had booked a time and they needed to be there. There were a number of other people in the same situation, one lady had been trying to call for 45 mins. Not acceptable service. If they haven't got the staff to handle the rush, dont offer the service.

11 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I travelled to Austria to visit my…

I travelled to Austria to visit my daughter who has severe mental health issues which I do each month , on this occasion I decided to use parking buddy meet and great , left my Car with the driver who incidentally was the driver that dropped it off and when I returned home I looked in my glove compartment and a gift from my wife which was a bottle of aftershave had been stolen to the value of £230 , some may I was silly for leaving it my glove compartment but it’s not the point . My wife saved to purchase this for our 20th anniversary and it was put in there for safe keeping ,then when I’ve stated it’s the principle I was told to get a lawyer and he put the phone down . I tried to return the call and I have now contacted the police . I strongly recommend against using this company.

3 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used Parking Buddy before…

Have used Parking Buddy before and were very good so decided to book through them for our recent trip from Heathrow T5. Did a bit of research via Trust Pilot on the companies displayed and chose Triangle Parking as they have a v good rating. Not surprised as they were fabulous! They called to check our arrival time, were waiting and v professional and pleasant. Again rang me as we were getting off the plane and again were waiting at the meeting place with a lovely clean car. A really brilliant experience and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thank you

16 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Read the small print

Read the small print. The meet and greet is not from the pick up point by the airport like most companies but from the mid stay car park which is a fair 20 minute walk away and not great when it’s raining and you’re carting suitcases etc.
The return pickup is stated as being from the short stay car park, but isn’t. Again it’s the 20 minute walk away. We waited almost an hour from calling for collection. We were standing around and had to call to chase. We were told they were on their way. They lied because we could see them on the cars tracker that they hadn’t even moved yet. Definitely won’t use these guys again.

25 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The communication throughout was very good and the service on the day of drop off and pick up was very timely and the staff member was very friendly.

18 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Fantastic, quick and easy service and the staff were efficient and friendly. Will be using the service again

12 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO not use Parking World Ltd off Parking buddy site

I had a very bad experience with Parking budd, i booked through them and used park world Ltd to park my car whilst flying from Manchester. When I got to Parking World on the day of the Parking, it was chaotic, there was no where to park and quite a few people were waiting to be transferred to the airport. I asked about my transfer to the airport and was told the transfer vehicle has broke down so I had to get my own taxi to the airport which I was not happy about but as I had to catch a flight I called an Uber which I had to pay for. I was told they would sort it when they pick me up from the airport on my return journey. Why was I not surprised when I landed at Manchester airport and rang for the transfer to pick my car up, again I was told I had to call a taxi as the transfer vehicle was brocken down. I did mention as per the terms and conditions of the Parking agreement they had to sort my transport too and from the airport but they were not having any of it and told me I had to get my own transport to pick up my car so I reluctantly had to pay for another taxi. For both taxi journeys, it cost me £28. I would never use this company again and don't know why Parking buddy advertise companies like this on there site.

28 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

aviod this company

avoid this company , they are just an agent, the companies they put you in touch with ie, Smart parking Stanstead, waited just under an hour for car to be returned we gave 30 minutes notice, car returned damaged , tell us a pack of lies from start to finish, will be reporting this company to trading standards

24 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Long wait for car return.

Had to wait a short while on drop off to hand over the keys.
On our return the wait was ridiculous, we were told it would be 30 minutes, which was long enough but in reality it ended up being 55 minutes before our car was returned.
It would have been far quicker for us to use a park and ride car park, rather than this drop and wait company. Definitely do not recommend and would never use again.

7 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Better than others used

Apart from miscommunication from one of the drivers which cost extra for waiting at Heathrow and myself getting the stating the wrong arrival time, it went smoothly. I must state though there was an unsual high mileage noticed when car was collected.
I will use again as it the cheapest . An improvement would be to answer calls promptly

3 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Rose Parking Ltd

Parking Buddy experience fine. Bigger issue was with the parking company Rose Parking. Pick up and return were fine, with very short wait times. The bigger issue was that my car was used by Rose Parking outside of parking it. I realised as I have an app for car and could see it was being used 10+ hours after they picked it up and where it had been. I called them at the time and they said it was being moved between compounds which was not true as I knew the areas it was being driven. Overall it was driven an additional 15+ miles and I have no doubt it would have been used more if I hadn't called them and threatened to call police. Would absolutely NOT recommend.

11 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport, Meet and Greet booked.
An interesting experience.
The initial directions were rather scant, we were merely told to go to Birmingham International. A few days before our departure we received an amendment to go to Maple valet parking, again scant directions and return collection ascribed to a company called Ace. The return and collection left a bad taste - I am disabled and the “short walk” from arrivals to the valet parking area was a real and painful effort. We were then told we had just 5 minutes to exit the valet parking area or we would be charged extra. I had already paid over £80 for my meet and greet parking. I did not argue because of the threat of extra charging, exhausted by the “short walk”, I packed our luggage into the boot and drove off in a filthy car that had been left moderately clean a week ago.
I do not know where my car was stored for the duration, it was moderately clean when we left it with the company. It was returned looking as if it had been parked inside the dust bag of a massive vacuum cleaner.
When I fly I always book meet and greet parking because of my disability, this was the worst meet and greet parking I have experienced.

19 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake brands everywhere.

Fake brands everywhere.. heathrow valet parking is not a real company. I used this parking through different providers in the past and bought the booking and it turns out its a fake. I am going to report to the trading standard.. The company is registered under an accountant office, i feel the accountant also doing some doggy scam... I feel the account anting firm Azed & Co involved in this scam and i am going to file complaint today with HMRC and FCA

16 May 2025
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