8 Tips on Parking at the Airport on a Budget

Air travel has become affordable and is within the reach of most people. However traveling by air means you need to think about how expensive airport parking charges can be. And what is more these costs are not covered as reimbursement by companies, so you need to spend just to feel your car is save and secure at an airport parking lot.nnThere are many ways in which you can park at an airport on a budget. Here are a few useable ideas.nn1. Use discounts offered by online airport parking web sites. Many companies that handle airport parking offer lower rates for online or e-coupon bookings.nn2. Ask if the airport parking lots have different rates for long-term/short-term parking. Many airport parking lots charge more for lots closer to departure gates than for parking lots a considerable distance away.nn3. Determine whether your membership with the AAA or other organizations offers you any advantages as far as airport parking lots are concerned.nn4. Consider parking at an off-site airport lot. You will save a lot of money and be able to use a shuttle service run by the parking lot to the airport. In fact you may save energy by not having to lug heavy bags across parking lots.nn5. Do a comparison of different on and off-site airport parking sites and their costs as well as pros and cons such as distance, transportation, safety, time saving and so on.nn6. Locate your airport web site and check out short-term and long-term rates for parking and covered parking and open parking options. Links to the airport websites are at websites like www.AirlineQuality.com.nn7. Collect parking coupons from operations near the airport. Visit websites like www.AirportDiscountParking.com and find valuable parking offers. Look for discount rates offered say mid-week and offers of one extra day’s free parking if you book x number days. Some sites even have what is termed as a “free day” of parking.nn8. If you are traveling continuously consider staying at a hotel near the airport overnight and using their parking facilities. Any hotels allow guests to park their cars for a limited period free of cost.nnIf you become an innovative traveler you can save on airport parking a more. Try and:nn• Keep a tab on online offers. As business competition becomes tougher many airport parking websites run offers which you can use and save dollars.nn• Plan to travel on week days when parking is cheaper than weekends when parking becomes a premium.nn• When you book your ticket ask the travel agent or airline whether the offer pick and drop services.nn• Consider taking a taxi to the airport it may be cheaper than parking. This would of course depend on where you stay or work.nn• Find out if you can buy parking coupons at a bulk rate. This will be a saving if you are a frequent flier.nn• Ask if e-coupon booking or paying with accredit card warrants you a lower rate.nnSurf the World Wide Web for travel related articles and tips. There are many ways to save precious dollars that can be used elsewhere like a nice dinner, new clothes, or much sought after gizmo!