Is it better to book airport parking early or late?

A simple rule of thumb that applies to the whole service industry, in general, is that the earlier you book, the more you save. So when affordable airport parking service is the best choice for you, book as soon as you can, preferably right after you've booked your flight.



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Booking airport parking is a lot like anything else in the industry–the sooner you book, the better your rate. If it's possible, you should book your parking right after booking your tickets. In many cases, this can offer you discounts of up to 33% at the airport.

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In theory the car park operator can charge you for extra time your car is in the car park, however, many car parks will in fact allow for a 'courtesy period' to allow for delays, meaning you will not be charged extra.

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Airport officials said the prices are going up because of more people traveling, along with more investments in parking programs and parking facilities.

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Size and proximity alone make the land expensive. Much of the space airports use is dead space in terms of generating revenue - the grass verges, taxiways, and roads. But much of this revenue dead space costs money to build and maintain. This burden falls on the two big users of airports - airlines and passengers.

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

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Short-term parking is for vehicles that need to park at the airport for less than 24 hours. Long-term parking is for vehicles that need parking for the complete duration of their trip and require at least one or more overnight stays.

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9 Ways To Save Money at the Airport
  1. Be your own snack vendor. Avoid high priced airport food by packing your own snacks. ...
  2. Avoid the temptation of airport gift shops. ...
  3. Pack light. ...
  4. Pack mini necessities. ...
  5. Be flexible. ...
  6. Follow the rules. ...
  7. Be smart with Wi-Fi. ...
  8. Get a jump on parking and transportation.


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These are the top 10 most expensive airport car parks in the world
  • Hamad, Doha (Qatar): 490,12€
  • London Heathrow (England): 288,40€
  • San Francisco (USA): 223,03€
  • Logan, Boston (USA): 211,20€
  • Gatwick-London (England): 203,47€
  • Changi (Singapore): 167,22€
  • Miami (USA): 159,31€
  • Tacoma Seattle (USA): 153,85€


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A luxury building in Hong Kong just reported selling one of its coveted parking spots for $1.3 million, breaking the world record for most expensive parking spot. In case you are doing the math at home, that breaks down to almost $10,000 per square foot.

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Ideally, parking lots should be rectangular with parking on both sides of access aisles. For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design. The efficiency decreases as the parking angle decreases.

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Typically, flights are more expensive and airports more crowded on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays as weekend and long-weekend trips are the most common for both business and pleasure travelers.

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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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Here are 10 ways of making use of your layover time at the airports
  1. Explore the airport. ...
  2. Get lounge access. ...
  3. Read a book. ...
  4. Use free WIFI to finish your pending work. ...
  5. Indulge in Duty-free shopping. ...
  6. Take a transit visa to explore the city. ...
  7. Do candid photography. ...
  8. Get some sleep.


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Our regular pre-book product doesn't reserve a specific bay for you. You should park in any regular bay that is free. Our systems and/or staff will manage the overall capacity to ensure there is a bay for you, which is how we guarantee you a space.

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