Financial Cookie Jar

Traveling by plane may be a lot faster, but it can also be a huge pain. The airport parking fees are horrendous. They are especially bad if you are going to be gone on a long vacation. However, you have asked around and no one can drive you to the airport. Even though it may look like there is nothing you can do but pay the horrendous fee, you still have many options that can save you money.

1. Park in an off-airport parking lot. If you can park here, you can take the free airport shuttles to the airport. While you will still have to pay a fee, the fee is usually much better priced than the fee associated with on-airport parking lots.
2. Reserve a spot earlier. Most airports will provide discounts and coupons to people who book their flight early.
3. Book through a hotel. Often hotels offer cheaper parking if you purchase a room package.
4. Park at a friend’s house. If a friend lives close to the airport, you may be able to park at their house and take a taxi to the airport for a price that is lower than parking at the airport.