Horizon Parking Reviews 

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TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Considering 260 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported being unfairly charged for parking, even when they believed they had paid or were within allowed time limits, often due to unclear signage or faulty machines. Reviewers frequently found their appeals dismissed despite providing evidence, leading to frustration with the service and claims process. Some people were dissatisfied with the high prices, considering the fines excessive for minor infractions like slight parking line overlaps. Concerns were also raised about delayed penalty notices, incorrect timekeeping, and specific rules that limited stays for disabled badge holders, often disregarding blue badges. A few other people also felt that the company's system sometimes issued fines based on faulty evidence, such as ANPR glitches or incorrect vehicle identification.

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Reviewers highlight negative aspects of payment, frequently encountering issues such as machines being an... See more

Price

Customers consistently express dissatisfaction with pricing, frequently reporting unexpected and high fines... See more

Location

Clients share negative opinions on location, primarily due to issues with parking enforcement and unclear... See more

Service

Reviewers mention negative feedback about service, with many expressing frustration and dissatisfaction.... See more

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People report negative experiences with the claim process, with many reviewers stating their appeals were... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hi, ​I am contacting you to confirm that I have paid the parking charge for reference HP5223049. ​However, I want to formally state that the original parking fee was paid at the time of use. If thi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can’t put zero stars, I’m a disabled user who received a letter 3 weeks after I parked in a free disabled parking space. I had no chance of following their process of appeal in their timeframe without... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Machine at Premier Inn Manchester Airport wouldn’t work on contactless. So I paid on the app. Selected 1 day, £14. I pressed pay and lo and behold £28 was taken. I immediately spoke to the staff at Pr... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked a stay at the Premier inn weymouth (FREE PARKING) parked in the disabled bay (DISPLAYED DISABLED PARKING BLUE BADGE) went into reception to book in, put Reg number in machine in reception. Went... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stevenage petrol garage be careful if…

Stevenage petrol garage be careful if you use jet wash hover and fuel longer than thirty mins because this dirty rat company will cost you 40 quid and ask for evidence then still lie and cheat and ask for 80 I hope they choke on there own vomit

March 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I received a £40 fine for overlapping…

I received a £40 fine for overlapping the parking line by about 10cm. It is absolutely ridiculous that Horizon Parking issues penalties for such minor things. Because of this, Tesco UK has just lost a customer. I hope Tesco is proud of their partnership with this company, as I will not be shopping there anymore

February 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Passable, Cahoots with airport parking scammers.

It's elegantly quite possible that Horizon Parking is in cahoots with airport parking scammers.
Always appeal any parking charges you receive from them, especially around Heathrow Airport.
Think about evidence you may have on your phone in case you have to prove that it wasn't you who parked your car where the alleged parking charge was applied to you
Switch on Google Timeline on Google Maps so you can prove it wasn't you who moved a car to a carpark that an unscrupulous parking company may use.
But don't use a timeline if you are a criminal!
There's nothing to fear from data that proves you are in the right!
it will help you in situations like this.
Maybe you went on your holiday thinking your car was safe, or maybe you used a meet and greet service. Or even if you're using secure parking with a bus transfer, and it turns into a meet 30 minutes before you arrive at the airport, which is what happened to me.
It's a new scam in the UK. Watch out, folks.
I hope this helps you if this happens to you.

April 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a joke

This company is a joke. Parked at hatfield galleria in a disabled parking space blue badge on display. I was there for just over an hour I received a parking charge today and the photos they have on the letter is of me entering and then parking in the car park. No photos of the car without a blue badge. And seeing as I'm disabled with a blue badge I'm within my rights to use it as it 3 hours free parking. Their evidence is absolutely bollocks!!

March 25, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scumbag company

Scumbag company. Well done Tesco. I will no longer ever shop with you again whilst you are in cohorts. Find another way.

April 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terribel company

Terrible company. Take over NCP. Advise via paoster to download an app to pay that has nothing to do with them. These companies are the scum of the earth!

March 30, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

USELESS CUSTOMER SERVICE

USELESS CUSTOMER SERVICE - Zero star

Got a parking charge on March 5th 2026. Paid £51 on March 8th and traveled. I got back to find the same parking charge delivered to me again. The ladies handling the calls are clueless and rude! My card has already been debited and they say there is no sign of payment.

March 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Unlike most people’s experiences with…

Unlike most people’s experiences with Horizon Parking mine was in fact a good one.Recently I parked in an Asda parking controlled by this company.My stay extended the limit by few minutes so I received the fine through the post. I appealed with proof of reasons and they cancelled the fine.Thanks to them. I gave one star less because it was impossible to apply on line in their website due to application not going through with loading few evidence so I had to send all through the post.

February 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers. Avoid at all cost.

Scammers. Paid for parking and was a guest at the hotel only to receive a fine and had to appeal twice. They then had the nerve to say the fine was cancelled "as a gesture of good will." Laughable!! I paid for the bloody parking.

January 25, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

contemptible oxygen thieves

Dealing with Horizon Parking feels less like interacting with a company and more like being processed by a system that has absolutely no interest in what you actually say. You can write a clear, specific, entirely reasonable point in my case, not even an appeal, just a basic issue about being given insufficient time and what comes back is a perfectly polished response to a completely different conversation. It’s almost impressive how efficiently they can ignore the substance while still replying as if they’ve done their job.
The whole setup gives the distinct impression that communication isn’t there to resolve anything — it’s there to funnel you into a process that benefits them, regardless of what you actually raised. You’re not being heard, you’re being redirected.
And the tone? Cheerfully procedural. “We welcome communication…” — fantastic, as long as that communication fits neatly into a pre-approved box. Step outside that, and suddenly it’s like shouting into a void that auto-replies. There’s a cold, mechanical quality to it all — like the outcome is predetermined and the rest is just theatre. Evidence, context, basic fairness — all secondary to keeping the machine moving.
It’s not that the system is broken. It’s that it works exactly as designed — just not in any way that resembles common sense or genuine customer service.
If you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be completely disregarded in a highly structured, legally careful, and deeply impersonal way, this is about as refined an example as you’ll find.

A thoroughly unpleasant exercise in going nowhere, very efficiently.

Strategically unhelpful”
• “Relentlessly impersonal”
• “Engineered indifference”
• “Consistency in not engaging”
• “Administrative brick wall”
• “A masterclass in missing the point”
Which equals to contemptible oxygen thieves that hide from those they treat with utter disrespect and contempt

March 19, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting!

Payment machine wouldn't accept my contactless after several attempts, so tried to download the app to pay, but couldn't complete my card details. In the end I had to Park somewere else after 15 mins of trying to pay, I then recieved a fine.
Appeal was rejected, and I ended up still having to pay £60 for a 15min stay!! 🤬 Absolutely disgusting company, completley ignored the fact I had tried to pay, only stating that payment had not been registered!! Which I had explained! As always..no way of being able to contact them, unless your paying on their automated line.
I'll never understand how these companies are still getting away with charging extortionate fees!!

January 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute pisstaking no moral mugs I…

Absolute pisstaking no moral mugs I overstayed by 11 minutes due to having a flat battery I appealed it and got a £40 increase on fine I have shopped here for years and never overstayed am fuming at this this company have no morals and couldn't care less I am disabled if I could have pushed my car out of there I would parking charge HP4346726

October 21, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

000000000000000000 stars

I had a very frustrating experience with Horizon Parking. In my opinion, this company operates in a very unfair way. They issued me a parking fine even though I was legally parked in their designated parking area and followed the rules.
The process felt extremely unreasonable, and it seemed like the goal was simply to collect money rather than properly review the situation. Despite parking correctly, I still received a penalty notice, which caused unnecessary stress and wasted time trying to resolve it.
If you park in any area managed by Horizon Parking, make sure you keep all your evidence — photos of your car, the signs, your ticket, and timestamps. You may need it later if they decide to issue a charge.
Overall, my experience left me feeling that this company is more interested in making money from penalties than treating drivers fairly. I would strongly advise others to be very careful when using any parking area managed by them.

January 5, 2026
Unprompted review

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