Is On-Site Airport Parking Worth the Premium Price?
I used to assume on-site airport parking was a luxury — something you paid for if you were in a rush or feeling indulgent. Then I tried it after a long-haul return that landed far later than planned, and my opinion softened considerably. On-site parking buys you proximity. That’s the headline benefit. You step out of the terminal, and your car is already there, waiting. No shuttle buses. No waiting in the cold. No mental arithmetic about how long the transfer will take when you’re already tired. After a delayed flight, that convenience feels tangible. But the premium isn’t trivial. When you look closely, what you’re paying for is certainty. Fixed walking distance. Predictable timing. Fewer moving parts. For short trips or early departures, that can be worth it. Especially if you value a calm start and an easy finish over squeezing out the lowest possible cost. That said, it’s not always the best choice. Off-site options have improved dramatically. Many run shuttles with m...