Is this silly/crazy?

[thatgirl2478]

Would a taxi be cheaper?

[tripleshot]

I guess it depends on your financial situation but it seems excessive to me. Can you have a friend/family member do it?

[joenali]

There aren't any parking companies near the airport? They usually have a shuttle service as well.

[speckledfrog]

Yes that is crazy. Check your bag with the Sky Cap at the curb and then go park. That's what we did for our latest trip and it was a breeze.

[ralphlauren]

Yes.

[pantsparty]

Isn't there a Park N' Fly or something similar?

[FastHands]

Yes, crazy

[Deleted]

Crazy. Does your airport offer valet service? Try that instead.

[pandorica]

If you have the money, I guess you could. But that seems like a crazy amount to me, and I frequently park in airport parking or have friends drop me off.

[Deleted]

How far is it from the airport? That doesn't sound too crazy to me, but I've always lived at least an hour from the airport.

Is uber available in your area?

[mmmomof2]

Not crazy if you are dealing with car seats too.

[Deleted]

Our airport parking has valet service.

If that is an option at your airport, you should consider opting for that.

[Deleted]

Most airports have valet services. I'd check into that before paying $300. That's crazy expensive.

[muppetinma]

Nope. Nope nope nope. Money aside, 90 minutes each way in a car service with two kids sounds like a pain. I'd rather drive my own car. What would you do about car seats in the taxi?

[spitforspat]

I think it's crazy, but who cares? If it makes life easier for you and you can afford it, go for it.

Do lots also scare you? Our airport offers long term parking in uncovered lots, as well. Then a shuttle picks you up and takes you directly to you airline.

[ralphlauren]

The car service is a taxi?

[cville]

Yes. Spending an additional $210 to avoid being in a parking garage is both silly and crazy.

However, there are other options such as valet and/or park and ride services that will valet park your car and send you on a shuttle to the airport.

[ralphlauren]

Aug 4, 2014 13:36:50 GMT -5 @evelynrichards said:

Aug 4, 2014 13:35:05 GMT -5 ralphlauren said:

The car service is a taxi?

It's a taxi/airport service. It's not a limo.

Ok yes this is crazy.  

[Captain Serious]

So it really is just $210, because you have to back out the cost of the long-term parking. I don't think there's likely anything wrong with the parking garage, but if money's not a concern, there is something to be said for paying-up for luxury from time to time. Not getting stressed out or having to drag the bags and kids all over creation can easily make this worth the price.

[rubyredslippers]

Aug 4, 2014 13:36:50 GMT -5 @evelynrichards said:

Aug 4, 2014 13:35:05 GMT -5 ralphlauren said:

The car service is a taxi?

It's a taxi/airport service. It's not a limo.

You may want to check out your local chauffeured transportation options. A lot of times if you compare a cab cost to the chauffeured transportation option, once you are outside a 30 mile radius, the chauffeured transportation option is more cost effective.  Reason is that most chauffeured transportation rates are based on an hourly rate and the cabs charge the mileage. Also, cabs are not always on time and that can cause issues when catching a flight.

Full disclosure: I work in chauffeured transportation and arrange ground transportation all over the country. I'd be happy to direct you to a reliable/reputable company that serves your airport.

[tacokick]

Aug 4, 2014 13:38:03 GMT -5 @evelynrichards said:

Aug 4, 2014 13:36:11 GMT -5 @stpete said:

Is $300 to get you there and back? I total of 3 hours worth of driving?

Yes. I just checked, and the airport doesn't have valet but you can park in a nearby lot and take a shuttle. That might be easier. Will definitely be cheaper.

Thanks for the ideas!

The third party lots with shuttles take you right to you car and will help you load your luggage into and out if you car. You wouldn't just be alone in a dark lot.

[lilac05]

Once you figure in gas (& tolls?), it may not be as big of a difference as it sounds. Federal reimbursement rate is now $.56 a mile.

Even if the cost is the same, I think I would probably drive myself and park in an open lot, if that makes you feel better. Could you pay the extra daily charge to park long-term in the short term spots? I did that once when I was flying alone with a baby. It was more expensive, but totally worth it.

[RoxMonster]

Yeah, I would look into the shuttle option, especially if they take you right to your car and may even help you load/unload. That would definitely be worth saving the money.

If that doesn't work out, does your city have any Greyhound buses that go to and from the airport? I grew up 90 min from a major airport, and my city had places in town where you could park your car and take the bus directly to curbside check-in, etc. That is probably more of a PITA than the shuttle but less than driving and parking yourself, so maybe check into that if the shuttle doesn't work out.