Everything You Need To Know About Airport Parking

By Larry Oaks


It is a great idea to study up on the ins and outs of airport parking if your vacation or business trip requires you to leave your car at the airport. It is not only airport security that has increased drastically since terrorist attacks began happening all over the world, now even airport parking is more secure.

Calling ahead to check out the parking situation at your chosen airport before you leave is a wise idea. Finding out what requirements they have for use of their long-term parking, whether or not they have off-site parking facilities or whether there is a shuttle service will all help you to make the right choice for you. There are a lot of airport problems that stem from parking in the wrong place, these include: fines, having your car towed and a delay in boarding your flight due to increase search time.

Drop off, long-term and offsite are the main three types of parking that most airports use. Drop off parking is just that, short term only, enough time to drop off someone who has to catch a flight. This area is watched closely by security personnel that are specifically looking for abandoned or vacated cars.

Long-term parking is for passengers who are actually flying somewhere. Long-term parking is usually on airport property, but far from the terminal. These service is usually completed with a shuttle bus to carry you across the desert of asphalt to the terminal without you struggling with your bags. It is normal for airports to charge of the use of their long-term parking services, although some airports charge per day. It is definitely worth your while to check these fees ahead of time so you avoid any unexpected charges upon your return.

The last option that may be available to you is that of off-site parking. This option is usually in the same area as the airport, and will have access to a shuttle bus service to transport you to the terminal. There will be a fee that applies to off-site parking but this fee will be lower than of the airport. It is a good idea to keep the fact that most off-site parking facilities are not usually patrolled by airport security.

There are many hotels that will cater to travelers by running a shuttle service to and from the airport, which is a great help when traveling from city to city. This service is usually free to hotel guests. Because of this little perk many travelers book with these hotels because it saves them the worry about how they and going to get to and from their hotel.

This information will come in handy next time you go on a business trip or vacation. Sorting your parking arrangements out in advance will help you to relax more as you approach your flight.




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