With summer upon us many families will be preparing to jet away on a long-awaited holiday. But financial expert Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning to anyone wanting to park at airports.
The guru says there can be a considerable difference in parking costs depending on whether you pay on the day or book in advance. Something that can be crucial as the cost of living spirals.
On his Martin Lewis Money Saving Show, the expert looked at parking at Manchester Airport. He found parking on the day cost a whopping £400 a week.
However, when booking in advance, motorists can pay as little as £130 a week while they jet off on holiday. He says booking in advance can even be done on the day.
Martin said: "Parking at the airport, book ahead. Even if it's on the day.
"Given an example, we found one case where, if you turn up at Manchester Airport and paid there it's £400 for the week. If you had pre-booked that morning, it was £130.
"Better still, if you had booked earlier, there are comparison sites for that too."
He also advised travellers to check their hotel prices on comparison sites, especially if they have free cancellations. He said some sites could offer a cheaper price meaning you could cancel and rebook your room.
