Bristol Siverzone Airport Car Park - FAQ

At this ever-popular car park, we offer a choice of parking plans.

If you don't mind not being able to change or cancel your booking, simply select the non-flexible package and get a fantastic additional discount on the Silver Zone car park.

Alternatively, simply select the standard option for a flexible discount plan which allows cancellation.

With transfers running around-the-clock and taking just five minutes to reach the terminal, parking at Bristol Silverzone is the lowest cost option for Bristol airport parking.

Will my car be safe at Bristol Silverzone Car Park?
What do I do upon arrival at Bristol Silverzone Car Park?
What do I do on my return from holiday?
How often do the transfers run and are they included?
What is the car park's address?
How do I get to the car park?
What if my flight is delayed and I go over my pre-booked parking period?
Do I need to hand my keys in?
Are there any disabled facilities?
Is there a maximum car size, or any height restrictions?
Can I take over-sized luggage onto the transfer bus e.g. skis, surfboards etc?
Is there anything else I need to know?

Will my car be safe?
Car Park is manned 24 hrs and well lit with CCTV in operation. This car park has been awarded the Park Mark for safer parking. The Park Mark means that you are parking in an area that has been vetted by the police to make sure that the site has had measures put in place to create a safe environment. Park Mark awarded parking areas are run by responsible operators who are concerned with your safety and the safety of your vehicle.
Insurance is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the car park, which are available at the Silver Zone reception. Parking is at owner's own risk.

What do I do upon arrival?
At the entry barrier, photographic equipment will take images of your car and registration number. The barrier will then rise automatically. Once you have parked in a numbered bay in the drop off area, make your way to Reception. At the reception, staff will need your booking reference, drop off bay number and vehicle keys in order to move your car to a secured area of the Silver Zone car park whilst you transfer to the airport.

What do I do on my return from holiday?
Collect your keys from the Silver Zone Reception. At the exit, the barrier will rise automatically and you can head home, a very simple and easy to use process.

How often do the transfers run and are they included?
Transfers are included, take 5 minutes and run every 20 minutes

What is the car parks address?
Bristol International Airport
Bristol
BS48 3DY

How do I get to the car park?
Located only 8 miles south of Bristol, the airport is placed close to the M4 and M5 motorways for easy and convenient access by road.
From the North: take junction 18 off the M5 and join the A4 signposted for Bristol airport. Come off the A4 and take the A38 towards Taunton, Bristol airport will be on your right.
From the South: turn off the M5 at junction 22 and take the third exit at the roundabout for the A38. At East Brent roundabout take the second exit and stay on the A38. Bristol airport will be on your left.
From East: take the M4 and at junction 20 leave and take the M55 south. At junction 18 take the A4 signposted for Bristol airport. Join the A38 towards Taunton, Bristol airport is on the right.
From South East: follow the A4 towards Bristol. Take the left hand turn signposted Ring Road A4174. Take the A38 following the signs for Bristol airport. Bristol airport is on the left.
From South Wales: come off junction 22 on the M4 onto the M49 signposted South West. Join the M5, coming off at junction 18 onto the A4. Follow signs for Bristol airport and turn onto the A38.

Follow directions for the Silver Zone car park as you approach the airport on the A38. The car park is located to the south of the airport. Do not enter the airport from the main roundabout if parking in Silver Zone
If you're using a GPS system the postcode you will need is BS48 3DY.

What if my flight is delayed and I go over my pre-booked parking period?
You can pay for any additional parking time on your return.

Rates for the car parks do vary depending on time of year so we are unable to supply an accurate cost of the extra days.

Do I need to hand my keys in?
Yes

Are there any disabled facilities?
Dedicated special assistance (Blue Badge holder) bays and help button at barriers for assistance.

Is there a maximum car size, or any height restrictions?
Minibuses not accepted.

Is there anything else I need to know about the car park?
This is the Silver Zone Car Park, NOT Bristol Long Term Parking.
Silver Zone is manned 24 hours and is well lit. CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition are also in operation. All cars remain on-site within the secure, fenced compound of Bristols International official car park.
If your actual stay is longer than your booked stay, you will be charged extra on departure at the car park's standard daily rate. No refund will be issued for part used stays and any additional time will be charged at the local gate rate.

Airport Parking Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are some questions which may help you with the details of your booking - we hope you find all the answers here.

Will my car be safe and secure?

All the airport car parks offered have security measures in place and many have been accredited by the Association of Chief Police Officers. Car parks under this scheme must undergo an annual inspection and must demonstrate that the facility is monitored 24 hours a day and be extremely secure.

Is this a secure website?

Yes, all bookings made on this website are secure, using Secure Socket Layer between your browser and a secure server. Personal information is not stored on this server as your booking details are transferred to a different, secure server maintained across a Private Network and not across the internet.

You will see this transfer happening when a new window opens up on-screen when you click the "Book Now" button. When you click that button, you will also see the small padlock icon at the bottom right of the new window: your confirmation of a secure connection.

Why Prebook Airport Parking?

You should pre-book as it will save you money, it is quick and easy and it will guarantee your space. You can print your confirmation voucher and your confirmation will also be emailed to you. You can book on the day of travel, and this will save you money on the 'turn up' price. You can cancel up to 3 days before your arrival date and receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 days of booking there will be a nominal administration charge.

What is On-airport parking?

Easy to find, located within the grounds.
Self-parking- simply choose a space and take your car keys with you.
Some car parks are within walking distance of the airport terminal.
All car parks have regular courtesy buses.

What is Off-airport parking?

Good value for money.
Conveniently located close to the terminal.
Drive to reception, and your car is parked for you.
Frequent courtesy buses with drivers to help with your luggage.

Airport Car Park Maps & Directions

This site does not publish maps and directions; however you will find full details online when you book. All our car parks are conveniently situated for access to the airport. Some are close to the terminal whilst others provide courtesy transport.

If we were to publish directions and maps on our website before you book with us, this would give the false impression that customers may arrive at the car park without prebooking and still benefit from our special prices. However, we can only give you a guaranteed space at the prebooked rate if you book in advance. For this reason we only provide maps and directions to customers who have already booked with us.

When you book airport car parking: full details instantly given!

We provide maps and directions for customers online, after you have booked. In addition, and for all other customers, we will send you all maps and instructions within 3 working days of booking with us. Late bookings are sent out as a matter of priority. If you are booking the Meet and Greet service, providing us with your fax number will enable us to fax instructions within 24 hours of booking.

Late or urgent airport parking bookings

If you have not allowed sufficient time for directions to reach you by post, you may call the operations and reservations facility between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm and ask us to give you these details verbally or by fax - call 0870 195 9633 (Quote BN391) and quote your Booking Reference. It pays to prebook!

How frequently do the car park transfer buses run?

When you book a car park where a transfer service is in operation, you will find the details of that service on your confirmation documents. Generally, however, airport parking transfers run between every five and every 20 minutes depending on the car park. We recommend you arrive between 30 and 40 minutes before your airline check-in desk opens.

What should I do when I get to the car park?

All of our secure car parks have a similar procedure, but for the exact details please refer to the brochure accompanying your confirmation voucher. Alternatively you may find this information on this web site under the car park in question.

Security Statement

All bookings made on this website are secure , using Secure Socket Layer between your browser and a secure server. Personal information is not stored on this server as your booking details are transferred to a different server maintained across a Private Network and not across the internet.

To how much discount am I entitled?

We have negotiated many levels of discount to ensure you receive the keenest price possible for the highest quality of service available. Your discount will vary, and will depend on the car park, the length of stay and the time of year.