Two car parks near Brussels Airport: how to choose between them
Go Park and P12 Parking are two separate car parks near Brussels Airport, run by the same company. Here is what differs between them and how to pick the one that fits your trip.
If you have looked for parking near Brussels Airport recently, you may have come across two names that both belong to the same company: Go Park and P12 Parking. That can be confusing, so this article explains the difference and helps you decide which one suits your trip.
Both car parks are operated by the same Brussels company. This is not a comparison between competitors, it is an explanation of two options we run ourselves.
Why a second car park at all?
The honest answer is capacity. Airport parking demand is not spread evenly across the year. During the school holidays, long weekends and the summer peak, a single site fills up, and travellers who leave their booking late find no space on exactly the dates they need.
A second location a short distance away solves that. When one site is full for your dates, the other frequently is not, and you keep the same style of service rather than starting your search over.
What the two sites have in common
Both are private car parks a few minutes from the terminal, both are fenced, lit and monitored, and both run a free shuttle to and from the departures area. In each case the pattern is the same: you drive in, park, take the shuttle, and the shuttle brings you back to your car when you land.
Both also let you book online in advance, which is the single biggest thing you can do to keep the price down, whichever site you end up using.
When Go Park is the right choice
Go Park is the original site and the one most of our regular customers already know. If you have parked with us before, your route in is familiar, and there is nothing to relearn.
It is also the site to choose if you want the valet option, where a driver meets you at the terminal rather than you driving to the car park yourself.
Best for
Returning customers, valet bookings, and anyone who wants the setup they have already used without thinking about it.
When P12 Parking is the right choice
P12 is the newer site. The practical reason to use it is availability: if your dates come back as full at Go Park, P12 is the first place to look, and it is running introductory rates while it builds up its regular customer base.
Because it opened recently it also tends to have more space at short notice, which matters if you are booking a few days before departure rather than a few weeks.
Best for
Dates that are already full elsewhere, late bookings during a busy period, and travellers who want to try the newer site while the launch pricing lasts.
A simple way to decide
Start with your dates rather than the site. Check availability at Go Park first, and if the dates you need are taken, check P12 before widening your search to anywhere else.
If both have space, the deciding factors are usually whether you want valet service, which is a Go Park option, and whether the current P12 launch rate makes the difference worthwhile for your length of stay.
Frequently asked
Are the two car parks in the same place?
No. They are separate sites at separate addresses, each with its own shuttle. Book the one you intend to drive to, and check the address in your confirmation email before you set off.
Can I book one and turn up at the other?
No. Each booking is tied to a specific site, and the shuttle schedules are run separately. If you need to change site, cancel and rebook rather than turning up at the wrong address.
Is the service identical?
The essentials are the same at both: a secured car park, a free shuttle, and 24-hour operation. The options available differ, so check the booking page for whichever site you choose.
Still not sure?
If you are weighing up dates, length of stay or which service level you need, get in touch and we will point you at whichever of the two actually fits. We would rather tell you the other site is the better answer than have you arrive somewhere that cannot take you.