In the vast majority of U.S. airports, off-airport locations always provide better long term parking rates than airport-owned facilities. If you're a seasoned passenger, you know how it works, you need to stay off airport-owned facilities if you don't want a big hole in your pocket after a lengthy vacation.
I don't understand the logic behind the airports jacking off their prices - it seems like a deliberate move to drive patrons away into the eager hands of private providers. Yes, granted that close proximity to the terminals should come at a premium, but most travelers these days will gladly exchange the shuttle ride from the off-airport locations for a few extra dollars in parking costs savings.
That's why when we tried to locate the most competitively-priced facility for BWI airport long term parking, we were pleasantly surprised that BWI appears to be breaking from the expensive airport parking "tradition."
Not only are most of its rates, including hourly and daily parking rates, much lower compared to most airports of its size in the East Coast, its long term parking facility offer lower rates than any of its off-airport competitors!
The BWI long term parking facilities (Lots A and B), located near Aviation Blvd has a maximum rate of only $8 per day. This means that for parking here while you're on a 7 day trip will only cost $56. The least expensive off-airport location will charge you $61 for the same number of days, while the most pricey will cost $70.
Small wonder that the long term parking lots at BWI airport are becoming increasingly popular among regular travelers and vacationers. We'd use this facility, too, next time we fly out of BWI.
To see the exact locations of these BWI long term parking lots, please check out the BWI airport parking map at BestParking.com. You can also compare rates and compute for actual costs of your own parking, using the tools provided at the BestParking.com resource page.
Photo: BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport
