Flying out of the likes of London’s busy Heathrow Airport, where there are flights at all hours, can be less than convenient when it means a long, early morning drive to ensure you arrive at Check-in at least 2 hours before departure. The night before flying, many passengers complain that they don’t get a decent night’s sleep for fear that they won’t wake up on time.

At the same time, experts warn that tired drivers are dangerous drivers, a concern exacerbated if you’ve got to hurry to the airport. Warnings can be found on websites like www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk, which highlight the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or when tired or using a mobile phone.

Increasingly popular is staying overnight at an airport hotel, an accommodation located within the confines of the airport or in the direct vicinity. Heathrow has more than 20 such hotels to choose from and it is now possible to include airport parking in a hotel package, meaning you can make great savings. More importantly, it means you won’t have to get up early and endure a sleepy drive to the airport, thereby starting your holiday off on the wrong foot.

For some of the best deals on airport hotel packages for Heathrow and dozens of other airports throughout the UK, take a look at the latest deals on airport-hotel-discounts. Passengers can choose the right airport hotel and then add one week or two weeks long-stay parking at a discounted rate. For a quick online quote for an airport hotel, simply enter the details of when you will be flying and from which airport and you will be offered a range of accommodation options in and around the terminal.

The four-star Heathrow Hilton is an excellent choice. Connected to Terminal 4, this airport hotel is conveniently located and features numerous leisure facilities. Check-in at the Hilton after 14:00 on the day before your flight to take advantage of the swimming pool and leisure club in the afternoon before heading to one of the hotel’s impressive restaurants before a good night’s sleep.

Arrange a wake-up call for your early morning flight the next day and you will be feeling refreshed and well-prepared to begin your holiday. Meanwhile, having chosen the long-term parking deal with the hotel in a cut-price package, your car will already be secured for the duration of your holiday, ready for collection upon your return to the UK.

Along with the added safety of avoiding driving tired, you can rest easy knowing that everything is sorted out the evening before your departure. An airport hotel also makes a relaxing way to start a holiday. Indeed, with a stay at an airport hotel like the Hilton, you can add an extra day to your holiday.

If you decide not to stay in an airport hotel before your departure, it is still worth arranging airport parking beforehand for the convenience and cost savings. Visit save-on-parking for a quote on an airport car park at your point of departure for a surprisingly long list of options.

With a meet and greet service, you can simply drive your vehicle to the departures terminal and be met by a representative of the airport parking company, who will then drive your vehicle to your reserved parking space. When you come back, a representative will meet you with your vehicle outside the arrivals terminal. Booking online for Heathrow, you can save up to 30 per cent on the on-arrival rate and get everything sorted out early to make your getaway as smooth as possible.