Explore Top Philadelphia Airport Parking Choices
Explore Top Philadelphia Airport Parking Choices
Article by Daniel Weaver
You really don?t have to be some kind of a travel expert to identify the best parking spots. My sister, for instance, recently wanted to see which Philadelphia Airport parking garage to use for 15 days of parking and after a couple of minutes of online research and cross-checking, we managed to select the most sensible solution for her and her family. They live in D.C. but they?re traveling via PHL as it appears certain tickets are significantly cheaper there than at Dulles.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of the busiest airports in the United States serving more than thirty-one million travelers yearly. With such a huge multitude of individuals using the airport, trying to find a ?first come, first served? Philadelphia Airport parking space by chance might not be a very good strategy. Parking at the airport (airport-managed lots) is hassle-free but not cost effective and the lots can rapidly get full particularly during the holiday seasons.
Initially, let?s take a look at the PHL parking alternatives. Certainly, the 0 15-day parking fee at the terminal garages won?t do, so we started seeking out inexpensive parking rates. Economy parking at PHL is available at the lot close to Island Avenue. Still conveniently near the terminal by free ground transportation that the airport provides but at per day, that amounts to 5 for a 15-day uncovered parking. My sister said we should go on searching.
Off-airport, a number of private companies offer very reasonable parking prices for PHL travelers. We looked at all the rates and reduced the choices to the ExpressPark lot on Tinicum Island Rd and the Colonial parking lot on S Governor Printz Blvd. Colonial costs a bit more (at 3 for 15 days parking) than Expresspark (9), but it?s strongly endorsed by a friend so we regarded the difference is well worth the very good caliber of service in this establishment.
But, my sister realized that the family might have to check in at a nearby airport inn when they return to do a bit of sightseeing in the city the next morning – their return flight from Spain is slated to land at PHL at 3:30 in the afternoon – too little time after that to stop by Philly?s sights and drive more than 2 hours back to the Beltway.
In that scenario, the best choice is almost certainly hotel parking, I advised my sister. She was concerned that it could get frightfully extravagant, but when I mentioned to her that it?s can be the most budget-friendly option considering their travel schedule she acquiesced to look more closely.
Again, we did an appraisal of all the airport hotels in the vicinity and reduced the options between Ramada Airport Hotel and Skyview Plaza Hotel and Suites. Both accommodations are located a few miles from the terminal and both field round-the-clock shuttle services. There?s a considerable gap in pricing though – Ramada?s room rate for 4 persons with 14-day hotel parking starts at 9 while Skyview only costs 9 for the exact same offer. I emailed a friend who regularly commutes out of PHL and had used Ramada in a number of occasions previously. She replied that Ramada is ideal in her past visits and the cost discrepancy is well worth it.
Eventually, my sister decided to stay with Ramada for their Philadelphia Airport parking and needed to find out if she can get the one day parking fee (.95) for their 15th day of parking off the total cost. I left her dealing with the hotel parking manager – that?s my ever frugal sister, bless her. Looking forward to viewing the family pics of the Almudena’s interiors and the cochinillo asado at Botin?s.
About the Author
Dan Weaver is a U.S.-based independent writer. His most recent articles explore the different facets of air travel and airport parking in the U.S. Searching for your Philadelphia Airport parking spot? Pinpoint popular PHL and PIT Airport parking facilities at BestParking.com. Get the best parking rates easily. Guarantee your parking, today.