How to pay less for parking at Nantes airport ?

Published on 8 avril 2022

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À propos de l'aéroport de Nantes-Atlantique
Se garer directement sur un parking de l'aéroport
Chercher un parking chez un particulier pas cher en dehors de l'aéroport
Se garer sur le parking d'un hôtel à proximité de l'aéroport
La dernière solution : solliciter les services d'un voiturier de Blue Valet

1. About Nantes-Atlantique Airport

Nantes airport is located in the commune of Bouguenais, a little over ten kilometers from the city center. It is the 9th busiest airport in France with more than 7 million visitors each year.

Traditionally, this airport is characterized by its low cost flights to major French and European cities. From Nantes, for example, one can travel at low prices to destinations such as Paris, Corsica, Barcelona, Seville, London, Lisbon, Athens, Venice or Zurich.

But since 2018, Nantes-Atlantique airport has been authorized to receive long-haul flights. It is thus possible to fly to Canada, Reunion, Martinique. From now on, you can also fly to Israel, Senegal or Iceland from Nantes.

From Nantes, there are several ways to reach the airport. By public transport, you can take the shuttle bus that links the city to the airport via the Commerce tramway station. Bus lines 38 and 98 also provide access to downtown Nantes. By car, you will have to take the D85 or D823 before finding a parking lot.

2. Parking directly in an airport parking lot

se garer au parking de l'aéroport nantes atlantique.

Those who wish to park directly in a parking lot that is part of Nantes airport have several options. In principle, this is the most practical solution for residents of the Nantes region who need to fly. It allows them to get to the airport by car.

However, parking your car in a Nantes airport parking lot is not cheap. The price of parking varies according to the type of parking selected.

If you are in a hurry and your travel budget is stretchable, you can opt for the P1 parking lot, the only covered parking lot at Nantes airport, where your vehicle will be protected against bad weather. But this choice is quite expensive. It costs about 20 euros per day to park your car in P1.

The rate is about fifteen euros per day for the classic parking lots including P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 located immediately near the airport terminal. These parking lots are not covered.

Finally, you have the Eco solution, which allows you to benefit from lower rates, i.e. about ten euros per day. These are the P7, P8 and P9 parking lots. They are further from the airport and require a few minutes' walk from your car to the terminal.

3. Search for cheap private parking outside the airport

garer sa voiture chez un particulier près de l'aéroport nantes atlantique

Parking lots located inside the airport have the advantage of being close to your boarding and landing area. If you have a large budget and don't want to waste time, this is the best choice. However, if you are one of the many travelers who prefer to choose low-cost solutions, be aware that the price of parking can quickly exceed the price of the plane ticket. If this is the case, you should do everything you can to find a cheap parking solution.

For example, you can look for another parking lot located outside the airport. There are dozens of private parking lots around Nantes airport, especially in the Bouguenais area. After some research and a little perseverance, you may be able to find a cheap parking, or even a free parking for the duration of your trip.

But the major drawback is that you will have to walk to the airport. In some cases, you will have to walk between 30 minutes and an hour. If you have a lot of luggage or are traveling with your children, this is probably not the best option.

4. Parking at a hotel near the airport

parking hotel aeroport nantes atlantique

Around Nantes airport there are a large number of hotels of varying degrees of prestige. Travelers who leave early or arrive late can spend a more peaceful night there. There are famous hotel franchises such as B&B, but also luxury hotels such as Oceania.

Most of these hotels provide private parking for their guests. This allows you to park your car in complete peace of mind. In addition, it is not uncommon for these hotels to allow their guests to leave their cars in the parking lot during their trip.

However, this solution is not reliable, as it is often negotiated on a case-by-case basis. These hotels also have the disadvantage of being located a little further from the airport than the official parking lots. Here again, you will have to walk for a while to get from the hotel to the airport.

5. The last solution: solicit the services of a Blue Valet

A last option is offered to travelers who wish to reach Nantes airport by car, but who don't want to worry about parking problems: it's the valet system set up by Blue Valet.

You just have to contact Blue Valet before your departure to hire the services of a private valet. He will wait for you in front of the airport before boarding. You will be able to leave your car and your ignition keys in complete confidence. Your car will be carefully kept during your absence and will be returned to you in front of the airport after your landing.

The Blue Valet reservation price includes both the cost of parking and valet parking. There is no better way to travel with a light mind!