Competition and a drop in prices have made flying a common way to get around. But people who travel a lot often spend a lot of money on airport parking fees that are way too high. Now, it is possible to find parking close to an airport that is easy to get to and doesn't break the bank. All you have to do is look on the Internet for services that offer information about off-airport or on-airport parking as well as reasonable prices.
There are "web directories" for airport parking that are like
Airport Parking Reservations, or APR offer:
- Rate comparisons between the different airport parking lots. The table has everything you need to know, and you can then choose a site with a price that works for you. Rates show that the prices for economy parking at airport lots are almost twice as much as they are at most other places outside of airports. A smart and well-informed consumer will know where to spend money and how to save money on services that are the same.
- Coupons you can print out online and just show at the parking lot.
- Book airport parking online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Rates that are all-inclusive and include taxes so there are no surprises.
- Information that lets you choose the most convenient parking spot. Gives information like how often and when the shuttle service to and from the lots runs, as well as ratings from users.
- Tips and information about parking lots that offer a "meet and greet" service. For a small fee or for free, some parking lots offer a service where a person will meet you at the airport terminal, take your car to be parked, and then meet you with your car when you get back, saving you a lot of trouble.
- Shows how many parking spots are available in each lot right now, so you don't choose a lot that is already full.
- Interesting deals, like hotel and parking packages. There are sometimes discounts on parking that can save you up to 45 percent or even more.
- Information about extra perks, such as free coffee, newspapers, clean, comfortable restrooms, and new marketing deals.
All you have to do is go online a few hours before you leave, and you'll be sure to find a parking spot and know how to use your time well.
The sites have parking lots at the airport, parking off-airport, and both open and covered parking. You could offer to clear the ice off the car or cool the inside before you get there. You could also wash the car or get it serviced while it's parked. You could also offer to help with dead batteries or any other car problem you might have.
As a way to make things easier for their customers, travel sites like Expedia and Orbitz have teamed up with parking sites so that their customers can book parking along with their flights.
Parking sites have made parking lot managers compete with each other very hard, and now they are in a constant price war to keep their share of the market or business. A smart traveller can save up to $100 for five days of parking because of this.
