Offsite
Airport Parking Versus Onsite Parking
By Kathryn Lively
The plane tickets are
purchased, the vacation days are set, the mail is on hold and somebody
will be by to water the plants. Every detail of your coming trip
is handled, except for the question of what to do with your car.
If you are unable to get a ride to and from the airport, parking
becomes a factor. Then comes the inevitable question: should you
leave your car at the airport or choose an off-site lot?
Both obviously have their
advantages in security, be it personal guards or surveillance cameras,
yet one must take into consideration other factors before deciding
who will watch over your car while you're away. Just as you have
carefully planned every detail of your vacation, so you should research
the needs for items left behind.
Price: More than
likely an airport lot will have a set fee for extended stay parking,
estimated these days to be anywhere from ten to fifteen dollars
depending upon the airport. Offsite private lots may be able to
beat those prices, and in addition offer coupons and discounts to
travelers (senior discounts, auto club, etc.). Call and compare
pricing for various lots near you and see the difference.
Amenities: With
an airport lot, oftentimes you leave your car and it sits. While
it may be a comfort to know that nobody will come near your car
while you are away, it might not always be a bad thing if somebody
does. Some offsite lots offer amenities airport lots do not, including
detailing and battery charging. Check with the parking lots to see
which offers what services.
Shuttle: You may
think parking at the airport gives you the advantage of proximity.
However, if you are forced to park a good distance from your terminal
and walk with a cumbersome amount of luggage, you may not feel so
lucky. True, there are shuttles, but not every airport may offer
shuttle service from their parking lots (smaller airports in particular).
Offsite lots, however, are more likely to offer regular transportation
to and from your terminal, allowing you to make an easier transition.
With dedicated research
to your parking options, you will be able to make an informed decision
about long-term parking. With your car in a secure lot, you can
ease your mind and enjoy your trip.
Kathryn Lively is a freelance
writer whose travel writing have appeared on numerous travel related
websites, including Park Atlanta (http://www.parkatlanta.com), long-term
parking for Atlanta, and The Grand Summit Hotel (http://www.grandsummit.com),
a New Jersey luxury hotel.
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