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How to Save Money on Airport Transportation - Inexpensive Options
Figuring out how to get back and forth to the airport when you are flying is often a very stressful situation. If you have an early flight do you ask a friend for a ride or should you just park the car? Today airports have short, long term and economy parking . You can also find some shared services as well as places that are in town that let you leave your car when you travel.
If you want to use short-term parking keep in mind this costs the most but it may be fine if you are going away for a short trip. It is generally very close to the airport and easy for moving your luggage to the terminal.
Long-term parking generally is used for those taking a vacation and there is a bit more inconvenience since you may need to take a shuttle to reach the airport terminal check-in point. The shuttle service is free and included with your parking fee.
Economy parking is a third option and this is the least expensive but furthest away from the building. It also may be in an uncovered area. Keep in mind that there is a chance that the security of this parking lot may not be 24 hours so it is important to not leave valuable items. Compare prices. You also will receive a bus or shuttle to the airport and back from this parking structure.
If you don't write down where you parked the car, you may not find it! Parking lots are big and after a long trip out of town you may have no idea where you parked the car so write down the number of your spot. If you don't you may be wandering around the lot with luggage when you return.
In many cities now you can find an airport transportation service that lets you park in town and will drive you to the airport. They may even heat your car up when you return and offer you a warm drink and newspaper. Enquire about this as it can be a good price.
If you are parking in town, keep in mind that they may charge differently for having your car open to weather or sheltered. Depending on the age of your car, you may be fine with it being out in the open, especially if the weather is good. Always check how long the wait is to get their shuttle to and from the airport.
There is something called a shared ride van where you pay only 15.00 or so and are put in a van with other travellers. The convenience is that you can leave your car at home. The inconvenience is that you may be in the van for a while depending on the order you were place in for drop offs or pick ups.
Always compare pricing since these can vary from town to town. Also think about whether you want to pay for convenience or it's fine for you to spend longer time transporting in order to save money.
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