Premium Early Exit Parking: Is It Worth It for You?
Picture this: the final whistle blows, the crowd erupts, and within minutes you're back in your car, pulling out of the car park while thousands of other fans are still shuffling through the exits. That's exactly what our Premium Early Exit parking option offers, and if you've ever sat in a post-match traffic jam wondering why you didn't plan ahead, this one's for you.
We know Manchester event-goers are savvy. You pre-book, you plan your route, you arrive knowing exactly where you're going. So let's break down who gets the most out of Premium Early Exit parking, and whether the extra £3.99 makes sense for your next visit.
What Is Premium Early Exit Parking?
Our standard parking at Premier Parking already comes with fast, organised entry and exit procedures as standard. When you book a guaranteed space at Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane (M40 8YD), you get access to our fully gated, 24/7 monitored site with 55 CCTV cameras, manned stewards, floodlit surroundings, clean on-site toilets, and vending machines for the journey home.
Premium Early Exit takes things a step further. For an additional £3.99 on top of your booking, you're positioned in a dedicated section of the car park that's designed to get you out faster than the general flow of traffic. It's a small upgrade with a genuinely meaningful impact, particularly after large-scale events when the surrounding roads around East Manchester get congested quickly.
Who Is It Best Suited For?
Families with young children are probably the number one group who benefit most. After a full evening at Co-op Live or a 3pm Manchester City kick-off that runs well into the afternoon, the last thing any parent wants is to be sitting in a stationary queue with tired, restless kids in the back. Getting out five to ten minutes earlier can be the difference between a smooth drive home and a genuinely stressful one.
Regular match-goers and season ticket holders are another obvious fit. If you're attending multiple Manchester City home games throughout the season (and particularly if you're considering our Manchester City Season Car Parking Pass), the cumulative time you save across dozens of fixtures adds up significantly. That £3.99 per visit is a minor cost when weighed against consistently beating the post-match rush.
People with longer drives home will also find it worthwhile. If you're travelling back to areas outside of Manchester after the event, leaving even a few minutes ahead of the main crowd means you're clear of the local congestion before it fully builds. Getting onto the motorway network sooner makes a real difference to your overall journey time.
Those attending weeknight events at Co-op Live have strong reason to consider it too. Our Co-op Live car park operates from 2:30pm until midnight, and weeknight shows often finish late. When you've got work the next morning, shaving time off your exit is more than just convenient; it's genuinely practical.
What About Manchester City Season Pass Holders?
If you're a Manchester City season ticket holder or you regularly attend home fixtures at the Etihad Stadium throughout the season, our Manchester City Season Car Parking Pass is worth serious consideration. Rather than booking space by space for each individual match, a season pass secures your guaranteed spot across the home fixtures you attend without the repetitive admin of rebooking each time.
Our car park opens 2 hours before kick-off for Etihad Stadium events and remains open 1 hour after full time, giving you plenty of flexibility around your match-day routine. Pairing a season pass with Premium Early Exit parking is genuinely the most stress-free way to handle match-day logistics across the entire season.
If you want to know more about what the season pass covers and how to secure one, visit our website for full details.
The Honest Answer: Is It Right for You?
Not every event-goer needs Premium Early Exit. If you're happy to take your time after the final act at Co-op Live, grab something from the vending machines, let the crowds thin out naturally, and stroll back to your car at your own pace, then standard parking serves you perfectly well. Our fast exit procedures already put you in a strong position compared to street parking or less organised alternatives.
But if time is a priority, if you've got a long drive ahead, if you're managing a family on a school night, or if you're simply the kind of person who likes to move efficiently, the £3.99 Premium Early Exit upgrade is genuinely excellent value. There aren't many ways to buy back time for under four pounds.
Book Your Space Before It Sells Out
Our spaces sell out regularly, particularly for high-profile Manchester City fixtures and major Co-op Live Arena shows. Guaranteed parking at a secure, manned site just a 10 to 13-minute walk from both venues isn't something that stays available for long.
Book online at premier-parking.co.uk, and you'll receive instant confirmation via email and SMS, each containing your unique QR code ready to scan on arrival. Our stewards handle the rest.
Whether you're heading to the Etihad for the next City home game or counting down to a big night at Co-op Live, we've got your parking sorted. And if you want out fast when it's all over, Premium Early Exit is there when you need it.