THE UK’s worst airports for parking fines have been revealed with vehicle owners picking up over 200,000 penalty notices in the space of just months.
According to analysis by Weightmans that’s based on FOI requests sent to councils of surrounding UK airports, a total of 227,222 parking tickets were issued in towns near major UK airports between March 2023 and July 2024.
This data reveals that Luton Airport stands out as the hub with the highest number of parking tickets issued overall, coming in at 95,271.
Across all UK airports that responded, the average number of PCNs issued was 20,657, with the average cost of a PCN in the UK is approximately £75.
Based on data from the 2023 to 2024 period, three towns stand out for having issued the highest number of parking tickets; Luton, Slough, near Heathrow Airport, and Solihull, which borders Birmingham Airport.
Simon Hartley, litigator at Weightmans said: “With Luton Airport leading the pack with 52,812 tickets issued, it’s clear that areas around major airports face significant challenges in managing unauthorised parking.
Analysis by Weightmans
“Homeowners in these areas have several legal remedies available.
“Under property law, they can seek injunctions to prevent further trespassing and file lawsuits to recover damages caused by unauthorised parking.
“These legal actions are crucial for homeowners to protect their property.”
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Newcastle Airport, which is visited by thousands of people every day, has introduced controversial new parking rules to fight “illegal” pick-ups.
Officials have attempted to crack down on the “dangerous” behaviour by implementing strict new parking regulations.
However, an expert has revealed three tips to Sun Motors that could help drivers save on airport parking.
In a study we published in January, it was found that Heathrow airport was the most expensive to park at for one week – costing a sizeable £123 per vehicle.
At the other end of the scale though was Edinburgh, which charges holidaymakers just £34.99 for seven days.
In the three cheapest airports, Scotland was listed twice, with Glasgow ranking second most affordable at £54.99 for a week’s stay.
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