Common questions
Is off-site park and ride always the cheapest option?
Usually, but not always. For very short trips of a day or two, the lower daily rate may not offset a paid transfer fee, and on-site parking can end up costing about the same while saving you the shuttle wait at both ends of your journey.
Is meet and greet parking worth the extra cost?
It depends how much you value your time. Meet and greet means handing your keys over at the terminal and having your car waiting when you land, avoiding shuttle transfers entirely. For early flights, large families with luggage, or short business trips, the time saved is often worth the premium.
When is a taxi or rideshare cheaper than parking?
Generally for longer trips, which can feel counterintuitive. A return taxi fare is a fixed cost regardless of how long you are away, while parking charges accumulate every extra day. For a short trip the daily parking rate barely adds up, but for a two or three week holiday, that daily rate can eventually add up to more than a single fixed taxi fare. Use this calculator to find your own break-even point, since it depends entirely on your local taxi fare and parking rates.
Does booking parking in advance actually save money?
Yes, almost always. Pre-booked rates are typically significantly cheaper than the walk-up or pay-on-arrival price at most airports, since operators discount in exchange for guaranteed advance bookings. It is worth comparing prices a few weeks ahead of your trip rather than waiting until departure day.