Five Reasons To Book Offsite Airport Parking

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Reasons why off airport parking is a good option

So you think you've planned the perfect holiday getaway. You know when you're going and where you're going, but have you thought about what to do with your car when you jet off for a weekend break? Parking at the airport can be time consuming and expensive and won't get you in the right mood to start your holiday. But you could avoid all that by taking an offsite airport parking deal. Here are five reasons to do just that.

1. Never Circle The Airport Again

How many times have you driven round and round an airport parking lot as the seconds ticked away to your check in time? It's immensely, frustrating, isn't it? If you book offsite airport parking, then all you need to do is show up with your car and you can soon be on a shuttle to the airport, making your flight check-in with time to spare. Your parking spot is reserved, so you know it will be there.

2. Save Money

This is a biggie! Parking at the airport is not just costly for planes but for passengers. We have no idea why is costs so much, but we do know that you can save a lot by parking offsite. Not only do you save on the actual parking, but you can sometimes get offsite airport parking deals with a hotel room thrown in, allowing you to drive up at your leisure and stay in a comfortable room the night before your flight.

3. Security

Offsite airport parking usually offers you round the clock security. You don't have to worry about someone breaking into your car while you are sunning yourself in Florida. Instead, you can relax, knowing that your car will be returned to you in the same state in which you left it. Some offsite airport parking lots will even throw in a car wash when you return.

4. Help With Bags

Carrying suitcases is tiring. When you park offsite, all you have to do is drive up and unload them and they are put on a shuttle to the airport. There's no jockeying for position at the drop off point either, as shuttle buses usually have their own allocated stops. The process works the same in reverse, cutting down on the time that you spend carrying bags. That's a real bonus after a long flight.

5. Rewards

No airport rewards you for repeat business, but offsite airport parking providers do. If you are a repeat customer, you can rack up reward points which mean that one day you may be able to park for free. That's got to be worth it.

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Five More Reasons Why It Is a Good Idea to Book Offsite Airport Parking

When you stop and think about it, there are more reasons why it just makes sense to prebook your airport parking offsite rather than use the airport lots. Offsite airport parking just makes your entire trip less stressful and these days, that's a reason to celebrate! Going through airport security is bad enough without having to worry about parking your vehicle!

6. Easily Find Your Car

If you're like me, you may have been referred to before as "directionally challenged". Sure, you can find a spot to park but days later, when you return from your trip, how often do you waste time trying to remember where you parked? Don't wander aimlessly around lot after lot, pointing your remote down each row; use an offsite parking lot to eliminate the "lost car" problem.

7. Save Lots of Time

Knowing that a spot is reserved your car before you arrive at the airport saves time, of course. Dedicated terminal shuttle service saves time, too - you don't need to wait for the next airport shuttle to come along at some point. And when you return, as previously noted, you won't have to hunt your vehicle down. All these little ways that offsite airport parking saves you time add up to equal a big bonus.

8. Save Money on Business Travel

How many times have you taken a business trip and when it came time to turn in your expense report, discover that the little slip of paper that was your airport parking receipt got lost? Good luck trying to get a copy. When you use an offsite airport parking lot, though, all you have to do is access your online records to quickly and easily produce a record of all your transactions.

As previously noted, many offsite airport parking providers offer rewards programs. If you are a business owner, wouldn't you want your employees to earn discounts on future parking?

9. Best Choice for Accessible Parking

If you use a wheelchair or other mobility device, there's no guarantee you'll be able to find a handicapped parking spot at the airport. And even if you do, chances are there won't be anyone available to assist you with your luggage. With an offsite airport parking lot, you will be well taken care of. Because you've reserved your space ahead of time, personnel will be ready and waiting to assist you with whatever you need.

10. Customer Service

If you park your car at the airport lot and you have an issue with something that happens, how much incentive does the lot attendant (if there is one!) have to make you happy? If you never park there again, who cares? But when you use an offsite parking provider, they want your business. They appreciate you and will go out of their way to ensure you're happy and tell everyone you know about the great experience you had.

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Sharon Hurley Hall is a professional blogger who blogs about travel on the Taking Off Travel Blog. Follow her travel news posts on the Park Ride Fly USA... more »

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