How To Choose Offsite Airport Parking
Making the right offsite airport parking choice save not only time but money. Here are some tips for getting the best from off airport parking.
Tips for choosing offsite airport parking
Research The Facilities
Before you even think about booking, check out the airport parking lot online. Is it located close enough to the terminal you will be traveling from? What facilities does it have? Accessibility, the availability of a cell phone lot and other amenities will all make a difference to the overall experience of using the parking lot. Check whether the offsite airport parking provider offers a choice of parking options, plus useful services like turning on the heat or air conditioning before you come back to the car.
Check On The Offers
Everyone’s providing coupons, discounts and offers and offsite airport parking firms are no exception. When you have found the off airport parking firm you want to use, check the website for coupons and offers. Many sites have a rolling offer which changes with the seasons. It’s also worth browsing general coupon and offer sites to see if they have any good deals.
There may also be offers depending on when you book the parking and for how long. Many off airport parking firms offer discounts for longer parking periods. Sometimes it can be more cost effective to park for several days than for just one.
Find Partnership Deals
Finally, if you belong to any associations, see if they have struck a deal with the offsite airport parking firm. You may be able to get an additional discount on your parking. Look out for tie-ups with other travel industry providers. If you are booking a hotel room, a flight or a rental car, then you may be eligible for a discount on parking. You may even be able to get a rebate by using a particular credit card. Offsite airport parking firms may also offer rewards for regular customers. This could result in additional services at no extra cost or a reduction in the daily parking rate.
Doing your research in advance could save you a bundle on offsite airport parking - and there are often additional discounts for advance online bookings.
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July 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
This is a great post. There are quite a few things to look for before parkign your car for an extended stay, I think you covered them quite well.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Thanks, Debo. Looking for tie ups with other organisations is a key one as you can save quite a lot or get double benefits.