Airport parking can be expensive, especially if you choose not to book in advance. However, there are countless benefits to driving to the airport, including enjoying the comfort of your own car, being able to arrive whenever you need to and easily being able to transport your luggage with you. I remember one holiday when I was in Paris, my boyfriend and I were too cheap to pay for a taxi to the airport and were busy running through the streets at 5am to make our train to the airport. If you’ve ever lugged a suitcase through the streets of any city at 5am, you can attest to how frustrating this is – and it can really put a damper on your holiday.
Book Ahead:
If you’re flying in or out of large airport, they usually have great facilities to ensure there is enough parking for everyone. I’ve always avoided parking at Heathrow airport because it’s expensive, but if you choose to book in advance you can land some really great deals, saving up to 60% on normal parking fares. Some airports even offer car-washing services, so while you’re away your car will be cleaned, buffed and shined. Other airports, such as airport parking Luton, offer long stay parking discounts so that it can work out to be cost effective even if your car needs to be stored there for a while. The best way to save money on your airport parking is to book ahead and to look around – there are numerous options available to meet any budget or holiday length.
Avoid it all Together:
In many cities around the world, such as Singapore, the entire city seems to live and breathe on the Metro. You can easily get from most parts of Singapore to the airport without having to worry about a car or airport parking. If you are avoiding airport parking, you can look into a number of public transport options including metros, trollies, taxis, mini vans or buses.
The option you choose will depend largely on how far you are from the airport, how much luggage you have and how many people are traveling with you. When traveling to and from the airport in Auckland, New Zealand, the cost of 2 or more people taking the public bus almost costs as much as a taxi – for that price it makes sense to pay a little more to enjoy the comfort and convenience of a taxi. Most cities around the world add on an airport surcharge for any fares going to or from the airport, making driving and parking at the airport even more appealing.
Whether you’re looking for parking at Edinburgh airport or for airport parking in Auckland, you’ll get the best deal by booking online in advance – saving you both time and money. If you want to avoid driving to the airport there are a number of ways you can get around it, for varying prices and levels of convenience.
What’s your favourite way to get to the airport?
