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What is a park and fly hotel package?

A park and fly hotel package bundles an overnight stay at a hotel near the airport with parking for your car during your trip and often a free shuttle to the terminal. The package is best for early morning or late-night flights because you stay near the airport and leave your car at the hotel until you return. You pay a single price for the room, the parking, and the ride.

How do park and fly hotel packages work?

• Drive to a hotel offering this package near your departure airport the evening before your flight.
• Check in and park your car in the allotted area. Inquire with the front desk for the shuttle pickup time while you are there.
• On the morning of your flight, board the hotel shuttle to your airport terminal.
• When you return, take the shuttle from the terminal to the hotel and pick up your car.

What does a park and fly package include?

The inclusions can vary depending on the hotel, so confirm the details before you book. Most packages include the following:

• Overnight room: One night in a standard room, typically the night before you fly. Some hotels let you use the room on the night of your return date instead.
• Parking: Parking on the hotel property for a set number of days, with a daily parking fee if your trip runs longer.
• Airport shuttle: A round-trip shuttle between the hotel and the airport terminals.
• Extended stay options: Some hotels may even offer a daily rate for trips longer than the included days, so inquire before you book.
• Hotel amenities: You will get access to guest facilities, like free WiFi, a pool, a fitness center, and breakfast.

Why do travelers choose park and fly packages?

The benefits depend on your airport from which you are flying out, your travel dates, and the hotel you choose to stay at.

• Lower cost on longer trips: The airport parking rates can cost more per day than a hotel parking rate. Typically, a bundle can cost less than the airport parking costs on a week-long trip. Compare both costs for your dates.
• Less stress on travel day: Since you start your trip near the airport, traffic, road closures, or weather won’t matter on the morning of your flight.
• More flexibility: Travelers can rest the night before instead of driving to the airport before dawn.

What should you check before booking?

• Shuttle hours: Confirm whether the shuttle runs 24/7 or on a set schedule, and match it to your flight times.
• Extended parking fees: Check the daily parking charge if your trip runs past the included days.
• Cancellation terms: Check whether you can cancel or modify the travel dates without any additional fee if your airline cancels or reschedules your flight.
• Key policy: Inquire whether you can keep your car keys or you must leave them at the front desk.

Compare the packages by total cost, shuttle operating hours, and the number of parking days included, not just by room rate.