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Holiday Extras is one of the UK’s biggest travel extras booking sites, covering airport parking, airport hotels, lounge access, fast track security, car hire and transfers. They list dozens of operators at each airport, so you can compare prices in one place rather than visiting multiple sites. For NHS staff and Blue Light Card holders, they’re one of the most useful tools for cutting the cost of getting to and from the airport.
What discount does Holiday Extras offer NHS staff?
Holiday Extras don’t run a fixed NHS percentage discount in the same way that APH do with their 15% off. Instead, the savings come from early booking discounts and the ability to compare multiple providers quickly. Booking through Holiday Extras well in advance can save up to 30% compared to turning up and paying on the day, and their price match promise means if you find the same product cheaper within 24 hours they’ll refund the difference.
They also regularly run seasonal promotions and offer free cancellation on many bookings, which is useful for NHS workers whose shifts can change at short notice.
What does Holiday Extras cover?
Airport parking is their core product, covering most UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and more. Beyond parking, they also cover:
- Airport hotels — useful if you have an early morning flight and want to stay nearby the night before. They list both on-airport and near-airport hotels, often with parking packages included. See our NHS hotel deals page for more options.
- Airport lounges — access to departure lounges at most UK airports, typically from around £20-30 per person. Good for longer waits or if you want somewhere quieter before a flight.
- Fast Track security — available at several UK airports from around £3-5 per person. Worth considering at busy airports during peak periods.
- Car hire — they compare rates from major providers at UK and overseas airports.
- Airport transfers — taxis and private hire from home to the airport.
Is the Purple Parking NHS discount available through Holiday Extras?
Purple Parking is one of the operators listed on Holiday Extras and they do offer around 12% off for NHS staff. You’ll see their rates alongside other operators when you search for your airport, making it easy to compare whether the Purple Parking NHS rate is actually the best deal available at that airport on your dates. Often booking another provider through Holiday Extras early works out cheaper.
Tips for getting the best deal through Holiday Extras
Book as early as you can. Parking prices on Holiday Extras, like most travel products, increase as the travel date gets closer. The same space at the same car park can cost significantly more if you book the week before compared to booking a month out.
Always select free cancellation if it’s available. The price difference is usually small and it gives you flexibility if your plans change, which matters more for NHS staff than most given variable shift patterns.
Check the shuttle bus details before booking an off-site car park. Holiday Extras lists transfer times, but it’s worth reading a few recent reviews too. Transfer times and frequency can vary considerably between operators at the same airport. You can browse all our NHS airport parking deals or check out NHS holiday discounts for more ways to save on your trip.
