Updated October 21, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
ARC Parking vs First Choice
ARC Parking
First Choice
Higher score in this comparison
ARC Parking vs First Choice: the differences
| Compare | ARC ParkingReviewVisitVisit | First ChoiceReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Parking | Flights, Packages, Hotels, Tours, Car rental, Parking, Transfers, Lounges, VisaCovers more |
| Booking fees | £20 per day late fee; £35 oversize fee | No admin fees, no card charge |
| Cancellation terms | Refund minus £15 fee if over 48h before | Free cancellation up to 14 days before (Flex) |
| Mobile app | No | YesHas it |
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Key differences
- First Choice scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.5.
- Products: only First Choice offers Flights, Packages, Hotels.
- Mobile app: only First Choice.
- Support channels: only First Choice offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
ARC Parking
ARC Parking suits travelers who want parking only through parking with help via email, phone and help centre. Booking fees run £20 per day late fee; £35 oversize fee and cancellation allows Refund minus £15 fee if over 48h before, so check total cost before booking airport parking.
First Choice
First Choice suits UK travelers who want flights, packages and the ground extras booked in one basket, and its overall score is 9.6. Checkout carries No admin fees, no card charge, so a quoted holiday price holds, and Flex options add Free cancellation up to 14 days before (Flex) for groups whose dates move.
Score breakdown
| Area | ARC Parking | First Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 8.6 | 9.7HigherWider than Emirates: flights, packages and hotels adds visa support, and No admin fees, no card charge keeps checkout at the quoted price. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.3UK corporate base: TUI UK Limited in GB, founded in 1994, with support on phone, chat and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | ARC Parking | First Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Flights, trains and car rental | 27 of 521 | 166 of 521 |
| Airport parking | 6 of 65 | 28 of 65 |
Sources behind this comparison
ARC Parking
- arcparking.co.uk: 7 facts, checked September 29, 2026
First Choice
- firstchoice.co.uk: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ARC Parking | First Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Willow Parking Ltd | TUI UK Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1994 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Chat, Help centre, EmailCovers more |
Pros and cons
ARC Parking
Pros
- Parking focused catalog via parking keeps checkout simple
- Support across email, phone and help centre including phone help
- Clear cancellation terms via Refund minus £15 fee if over 48h before
Cons
- Extra charges apply with booking fees of £20 per day late fee; £35 oversize fee
- Refunds keep a fee under Refund minus £15 fee if over 48h before
- Catalog covers parking only, so compare parking, hotels and lounges for wider bundles
First Choice
Pros
- flights, packages and hotels covers the whole trip, from the flight to the parking space and the lounge, in a single search.
- Checkout carries No admin fees, no card charge, so the price found while searching is the price paid.
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before (Flex) is offered on Flex options, which helps families whose dates move.
Cons
- Rail, cruise and ski sit outside flights, packages and hotels, so a traveler after a rail journey or a cruise is better served by Intrepid Travel, which lists both in packages, tours and cruise.
- The free cancellation window belongs to a named option, and Free cancellation up to 14 days before (Flex) sets how far ahead it runs, so a cheaper rate outside that option is read on its own terms.
- Support runs on phone, chat and help centre only, with no counter service listed for a group that needs help once it has landed.
Who each suits
ARC Parking
Who it suits
- Pick ARC Parking over Booking.com for parking only trips without hotels or tours
- Pick ARC Parking over Emirates for simple parking bookings without flights or lounges
Who should look elsewhere
- Choose Park BCP over ARC Parking for parking plus hotels and lounges
- Choose Booking.com over ARC Parking for flights, hotels and tours in the same booking
First Choice
Who it suits
- Families and couples building a package that pairs flights and hotels with transfers, parking and car rental in the same basket.
- UK travelers who want a mobile app plus help on phone, chat and help centre once they are abroad.
- Bookers who want the search price to stand, since No admin fees, no card charge leaves no extra line at the payment step.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cruise, rail or ski holidaymakers: Čedok and Intrepid Travel both list lines that flights, packages and hotels does not carry.
- Travelers who want the airline alone to handle the booking: Emirates covers flights, hotels and tours on its own and adds nothing from flights, packages and hotels.
Current offers
First Choice
Current offer
Discount code
Student Beans: GBP 75 off your trip: GBP 75 off
Student Beans verification via studentbeans.com; code applied at passenger details step
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ARC Parking | First Choice |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
ARC Parking
What does ARC Parking offer?+
ARC Parking focuses on parking, which keeps the booking path clear for travelers who need parking without hotels or transfers. That narrow scope suits airport trips where parking is the central need, while travelers wanting broader bundles should compare Booking.com via flights, car rental and transfers.
What extra fees can apply?+
Booking fees run £20 per day late fee; £35 oversize fee, so allow for late return and oversize charges in the total trip budget. Check vehicle size and return timing before paying, since these extras apply on top of the quoted parking rate and can change the final amount due for travel.
First Choice
What can I book on First Choice?+
First Choice sells flights, packages and hotels, so a single search can hold flights, packages and hotels as well as car rental, parking, transfers, lounges and visa support. Most travelers use it as a package builder, adding a transfer and a car to a flight and hotel rather than booking each piece on its own.
Are there admin fees or a card charge when I pay?+
No extra charge appears at the payment step: No admin fees, no card charge. The holiday price shown while searching is the price taken at checkout, so there is no separate admin or card line to argue about. Optional extras such as a car rental or a lounge are priced separately on the same site.
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