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The Trafford Centre launches Premium Parking service where shoppers pay up to £217

Money well spent?

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 5th December 2024

For the first time ever, the Trafford Centre is charging for parking – but it’s not quite what it seems.

While all of us are used to forking out a small fortune to park in the city centre, Trafford Centre has always been free.

Now, the huge shopping centre has launched a Premium Parking service, with guaranteed spaces right near the shops and plenty of other perks.

Shoppers will pay from £4 an hour for the privilege of having access to bigger bays in a newly resurfaced section of the car park, just outside Selfridges.

But prices will go all the way up to £217 for valet parking, where your car is taken from you at the entrance to be deep-cleaned and then parked back in a bay.

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That Ultra Valet service even includes a clean of your engine compartment.

Premium valet parking, without the deep clean, is a £25 flat rate.

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Once you’re done shopping, you can summon your vehicle back at the touch of a button on your phone, and it will be brought straight back to the entrance for you.

No need to trudge for miles in the rain battling against thousands of other Christmas shoppers.

The Premium Parking service is aimed at those looking for an elevated service and an enhanced shopping experience.

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Shoppers have never had to pay for parking at The Trafford Centre before but if you’ve ever experienced the stress that is finding a decent space during the Christmas shopping rush, maybe it’s money well spent?

How much is Premium Parking at the Trafford Centre?

Off-Peak (Mon-Sat) Premium parking

  • Up to 1 hour – £4
  • Up to 2 hours – £8
  • Up to 3 hours – £10
  • Up to 6 hours – £12
  • Up to 12 hours – £14

Peak (Sat-Sun) Premium Parking

  • Up to 1 hour – £7
  • Up to 2 hours – £12
  • Up to 3 hours – £15
  • Up to 6 hours – £18
  • Up to 12 hours – £21

Premium Valet Parking

  • Flat Rate – £25

Premium Valet Clean

  • Luxe Valet – £94
  • Ultra Valet – £217

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Featured image: The Manc Group