Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail Their Driving Test
December 5, 2011 | 
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Every year more than 100,000 people fail their driving test in the UK. The pass rate is only 43%, with it even lower for first time candidates. Men are more likely than woman to pass first time, yet interestingly they are statistically more dangerous drivers. Nonetheless, the overall pass rate is still very low, particularly when almost everyone who takes their test feels that they can drive. Therefore we’ve compiled the top 10 reasons why people fail their driving test:
1. Acting improperly at road junctions. Get in the right lane when approaching a junction or roundabout. Always indicate.
2. Manoeuvre – reversing around a corner incorrectly. Being confident with your manoeuvres is vitally important. Practice really does make perfect so continue practicing them intensively.
3. Incorrect Steering. Remember to feed the steering through your hands. Do this whenever you drive to ensure that it comes naturally.
4. Manoeuvre – problems with parking. Again practice makes perfect. If in doubt it’s best to be further away from the kerb.
5. Not using gears properly. As a general rule, move into 2nd gear as soon as you move from stationary, 3rd gear at 20mph, 4th gear at 30mph, and 5th gear at 40mph.
6. Under-using your mirrors. This is a common mistake. When it comes to your driving test you really can’t look in your mirrors enough.
7. Driving too slowly. Driving too slowly is seen as a sign of being lacking confidence. Drive at or just under the speed limit.
8. Acting incorrectly when turning right. Indicate early and don’t force your way out by pulling out half way.
9. Hesitating unnecessarily at junctions. Again, unnecessary hesitation is seen as a sign that you lack confidence in your driving ability. However, don’t rush – impatience is worse than hesitation.
10. Moving out correctly from stationary positions. Many people successfully complete a manoeuvre or emergency stop, then relax and forget to pull away correctly. Always indicate, check that the road is clear using your mirrors and by looking back, then pull out.
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Keeping Your Retirement Money Safe
The economic storm clouds are gathering and it’s looking like the U.S. is in for some tough financial weather. If the U.S. catches an economic flu will the rest of the world get pneumonia? The warning signs include a credit crunch, a real estate depression, rising inflation (including gas prices), higher unemployment, a weak dollar with rising deficits, widening trade balance, lower interest rates engineered by the Fed, a highly volatile stock market and widespread forecast of economic recession. The Bush administration and Congress, with the endorsement of the Fed, are crafting a stimulus package to bail out the economy. Consumer confidence is low and sinking with investors rushing toward safety with their retirement dollars. In the first few trading days of 2008, investors have moved billions from the stock market into safer options. If you’re leaving you money in the market, make sure your retirement plans won’t be derailed by the worst case outcome. If so, you need to head to higher investment ground. If you’re taking your dollars out of the market to safer places, what are your options?
First there’s bank CDs, Treasury bills and money market accounts. The good news is that these are super safe, ready available and easy to cash in when the time comes. The bad news is the interest rates they pay don’t even keep up with inflation. These options are super safe if your only concern is “safety of principal” but they are extremely unsafe if you’re afraid of “outliving your retirement money”. Since these options have historically not kept up with inflation, they may be a good short term parking place for your retirement money but are not a long term solution. Plus, income taxes take a big bite out of your paltry earnings.
Corporate or government bonds can provide you good safety but not during times of low interest rates. As rates rise – and you may be assured that the interest rate cycle has not been cured – the market value of fixed rate bonds will decline. Yes, you’ll get your principal back at maturity but in the meantime you’ll have a hard time keeping up with inflation. Plus, if you have to sell before maturity the loss could be a shocking surprise. Not a good long-term solution and much too risky for the short term.
What about real estate? Since most retirees are not real estate gurus, the safest route is to put your money in real estate investment trusts where it is professionally managed. Given the recent track record of “professional real estate investors who fueled the sub-price meltdown” are you sure you want to entrust your money to them? Maybe a good long term solution but why buy when prices are dropping like a rock? International investments available in mutual funds and stocks are getting strong endorsements at this time… so maybe this is the ideal place! The last time I looked mutual funds (which are nothing more than a collection of stocks and bonds inside a single investment) and corporate stocks waxed and waned with economic gyrations. If the U.S. sneezes and the rest of the world catches a cold, you’ll be caught outside without a coat. Generally way too much risk for retirees and that why your exposure to international markets, even in the best of times, is a small fraction of your total portfolio.
How about annuities? These are savings options guaranteed by insurance companies that offer more than safety if you stick to the fixed variety. Variable annuities are nothing more than mutual funds wrapped in a tax deferred package by an insurance company – they still have risk plus the ownership costs are much higher than just plain mutual funds. Stay away from variable annuities. Fixed annuities on the other hand come in several varieties: traditional fixed that mirror a bank CD and offer a set interest rate plus no current income taxes on earnings; index-linked which offers the opportunity for a higher rate because the interest rate they pay depends on the movement or growth of a stock/bond market index like the S&P 500 … but if the market nosedives you don’t because the worse you can do is the minimum return guaranteed by the insurance company; lastly there is the income annuity which guarantees you a period certain or lifetime income in exchange for depositing with the insurance company all or some of your retirement money. The income annuity can give you what employers once guaranteed their retiring employees: a lifetime income you can’t outlive – even if you live to be 125. If you haven ‘t yet discovered the fixed annuity option, get in touch with your financial advisor and demand to know more about them – just steer clear of the variable annuity because they pose market risk just like a stock, bond or mutual fund. Oh yes, don’t be leery of fixed annuities because they are guaranteed by insurance companies because you’ll be dealing with some of the world’s oldest, largest and financially strongest businesses that have weathered wars, economic depressions and failure of governments. These are the same companies that insure your home, car, life, health, business and virtually every valuable you own or risk you face.
When the economy goes into a tailspin and investments sink like a rock thrown into a lake, wall street and its army of brokers go into battle mode because their commissions hang in the balance. Their war cries include “now is the time to buy at bargain prices”, “don’t sell just buy more to average down” and “over the long run you’ll do just fine by leaving your money in the market”. Remember: no sale – no commission and that is bad for Wall Street and it brokers. Granted, longer-term the stock market has outperformed the safer alternatives but the ten years you need to ride out the market cycles is a substantial portion of your retirement years. Years when you’ll be worried about your financial well-being, whether your money will run out before you do and whether an emergency will force you to sell at a loss before the long term has run it course. Retirement is a time to keep what you’ve got rather than speculate in hopes of making more. If you lose your retirement money, there will be no second chance. Consult with your financial advisor and check out all the safe options – it could be the most important retirement decision you’ll make.
Airport Parking Is Not Fun
It does not matter if you’re flying on a commercial airline or a private air charter; there is always the concern of finding a parking space at the airport. Now if you’re booking a charter on a private air charter, they will arrange a place for you to park or a way to pick you up. But if you’re flying commercially, you have some options that you might not even have known about.
Sure, you can rely on random luck that you will find a parking spot when you arrive at the airport, maybe you can park in one of those far away lots that are not monitored while you’re away for a week and a half. There is always a chance that you’ll have a hard time finding a spot, let alone a safe and convenient one. That is why there are parking services to make your life just a little bit easier.
It does not matter if you are flying from an international airport on a commercial flight or if you are leaving on a chartered flight, they can in all probability help you find a safe and secure parking spot for your car. It does not matter if you are driving an economical sedan or a luxury sports car, they can find the right spot for you. Now you do have some choices, but they all start by checking out what is available online. You can do the traditional self parking in a lot of your choice, you can have valet service which takes care of everything, and you can choose between covered and not covered parking.
It all really depends on what you need and what your budget will allow. Not that it is that different in price than what you would normally pay for long term parking at the airport lot, but you are guaranteed the spot that you rented. Once you have rented your spot for the time that you need, it is yours and you no longer need to worry about finding a spot when you get to the airport, it will be waiting for you.
You can take the shuttle back to the terminal or if you use a valet service, you just drop your car off with an attendant and continue onto the aircraft as you always have, just without the stress of just having to fight other passengers for the last good parking spot.
Information on Italy
Like many people I love going travelling, I love finding new places and learning about the culture and rituals of the country. I always think it’s worth learning about the country you wish to stay in before you go so that you can be polite and know how they live. I’ve written the following article to present you with information in regards to Italy. I hope the following article helps.
The current President of Italy is: Giorgio Napolitano who has been President since 2006
The current Prime Minister: Silvio Berlusconi who’s been in this position since 2008
This country covers 113,521 sq miles of land and has a total area of 116,305 sq miles. The current population (2010) is 58,090,681 which is a growth rate of -0.07%. The birth rate is 8.0/1000 and the infant mortality rate is 5.4/1000. The life expectancy of people living in Italy is currently 80.3 years. The population density per sq km is 197.
The capital of this country is Rome which covers a metro area of 3,500,900. Other large cities in this country are as follows-
• Milan 1,180,700 metro area
• Naples, 991,700 metro area
• Turin, 856,000 metro area
• Palermo, 651,500 metro area
• Genoa, 602,500
• Bologna, 369,300
• Florence, 351,600
• Bari, 311,900
• Catania, 305,900
• Venice, 265,700
When I go on holiday I make sure that everything is secure when I go away on holiday. I would advise you to do the same. Make sure your parking is secure at the airport.
Tips On Scouting The Best Off-site Airport Parking
It’s great to have your car waiting at the airport when you get back home after a business trip or a holiday. Though most airport parking costs are fairly reasonable, you might just get a great deal if you looked at off-site parking. Satellite parking lots usually give away good deals thanks to the competition they face from other parking lots. So if you are quite smart and savvy, you might just end up saving a lot!
How do you get the best deals in parking? If you tend to use a parking lot often, especially for overnight or longer, try and find out from them if they will give you a discount on a certain minimum number of vouchers purchased. Some of them give up to 50% off if you buy the vouchers online or with a credit card.
You can also choose the parking space you want in some parking lots. You might just find that some spaces cost less than the more easily accessible ones. If it is a long trip you are off to, it would make sense to enquire about this because the savings would probably be considerable. Also enquire about daily versus weekly rates. Most parking lots offer considerable discounts for long-term parking. Some even offer facilities for frequent parking, much like the airlines’ frequent flier scheme.
There are schemes open to members of certain automobile organizations too. So if you are a member of say, AAA, you could find out from them or their web site whether there are any special offers for the members at certain parking lots. You might just get a hefty discount in some lots or, if you’re lucky, you could avail of a service where they pick up your car from the airport when you leave and drive it there when you get back.
Of course, nothing can beat the Internet as far as offers are concerned. Keep tabs on it days or maybe weeks before you leave. You might get very attractive deals. You might even pick up a free day’s coupon off the Internet! Or get a day free if you park for two days. With so much competition, parking lot operators want you to try parking at their lot and to feel comfortable there. Once they’ve got you as a customer, they hope you’ll stick around for a long time. So you might as well make use of this and get the best deal out of them. It’s worth surfing the Internet and doing a bit of research. All you need to do when you’ve got a good deal is to pay online, print out the transaction receipt and take it along with you to the parking lot where you will have to submit it. If you do it well in advance, who knows, you might save as much as 60%.
Special holiday season discounts, too, are a good idea and many operators offer them before every holiday season. Sometimes, travel operators either tell you of good deals or give you a good deal like free or discount vouchers themselves. You’ll need to spend a bit of time finding out which one is the best deal for you but at the end of it, you’ll find the savings more than make up for the time spent!
London Heathrow Airport – Guide to the Terminals
As if being the busiest airport in Europe wasn’t intimidating enough, with the recent opening of Terminal 5 there is an ongoing shuffling of airlines between the terminals to minimise travel time of people undergoing transfers. This shuffling may seem erratic but it’s best to be sure what terminal you are going to before you head to the airport, you can do so here.
Moving through such an airport may seem like an overwhelming task, so hopefully this article will help to improve the experience.
Terminal guide – Getting to the terminals by car
The easiest way to get to Heathrow Airport is from the M4 & M25 motorways.
Terminal 1, 2 & 3: If you know that you’re flying out from either Terminal 1, 2 or 3 then you’ll be heading towards the Central Terminal Area. If traveling along the M4 you will want to take the exit at Junction 4; if traveling along the M25 then exit at Junction 15. From here it’s simply a matter of following the signs.
Terminal 4 & 5: Both these terminals have their own entrances, though they both can be accessed from the M25, by exiting at Junction 14 and from here it’s simply a matter of following the signs for your respective Terminals.
Short Term Car Park: If you’re only parking for a short time (e.g. a few hours) then you can find a Short Term Car Park beside each of the terminal buildings. Simply follow all the signs for the terminal buildings and as you approach you should see the short term parking signs.
Long Stay Car Park: Parking Express Heathrow is the official Heathrow Long Stay Car Park, serving Terminal 1, 2, 3 and 4. You can find this Long Stay Car Park located on the Eastern Perimeter Road.
There’s also a new Long Stay Car Park specifically for Terminal 5 passengers located on the Northern Perimeter Road. The Long Stay Car Parks have a courtesy coach service connecting them to their terminals.
Terminal guide – What facilities are available
Please bear in mind that the airlines that operate at each terminal are subject to change at short notice.
Terminal 1:
This terminal serves British Airways (Barcelona, Helsinki, Lisbon, Madrid and Nice), BMI, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and a few Star Alliance carriers.
The ground floor is the Arrivals area, and after you have collected any luggage you will exit through a Duty Free shop. Immediately to your left there is a Costa Coffee shop and beyond that is the exit out to the Bus stops, taxis and the car park. To the right of this exit you will find a Bureau de Change and all the Car Rental Desks.
Beyond the car rental desks on the left, and directly in front of you are the elevators, which you can take down to the Heathrow Express Train Station. To your right as you exit is a WHSmith, an info desk and the toilets.
The first floor is the UK & Ireland Check-In & Arrivals area. As you are coming off your plane you will find flights from Ireland have separate baggage reclamation than the domestic flights. As you come out you will be facing a WHSmith and turning right you will come to the elevators.
Behind the WHSmith there is a stairs up to a Mezzanine area where you can find a number of restaurants. As you come in the main entrance you will find all the Check-In desks, with Zone A to your left and they progress all the way to your right, with Check-In for Air New Zealand at the end. Underneath the Mezzanine area and beyond the Check-In Desks is the UK & Ireland Departures area.
After you have passed through customs you will come into the Airline Lounge area which has plenty of shops for you to stock up before your flight. All the way to your right and beyond The Perfume Gallery you will find the routes to the Gates. Gate 16 is right here, and to the left of it you can get to Gates 17 – 30. To the right of this you will find Gates 35 – 56.
Terminal 2:
This terminal serves a few Airlines such as Lufthansa, Air France, and a few other national carriers, though this terminal is scheduled to close and be demolished as soon as BA is fully moved over to Terminal 5.
The Ground Floor has all the Check-In desks from 1 to 76 and also a desk for you to claim your VAT Returns. Upstairs to this you will find the Arrivals concourse (to the left) and Departures concourse (to the right) as you move up to the first floor.
If you are coming in through Arrivals, then you will pass by the Car Rental Desks and the Bureau de Change as you make your way out, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding them.
If you are passing through departures you will find a number of shops in this area with a Mezzanine level with more shops and an amusement arcade found upstairs in the middle of the concourse. To the right of these is customs and beyond with plenty of more duty free shops.
Gates 11 to 19 can be found on the right of the World Duty Free shop and Gates 2-10 are found on the left.
Terminal 3:
This terminal serves Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Air India, American Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System and most Oneworld and other long-haul international flights. Terminal 3 was upgraded recently to accommodate the Super Jumbo Airbus A380 which Singapore Airlines operates out of Heathrow.
The Ground Floor is where you’ll find the Check-in desks and the Arrivals area. When you come out of baggage reclamation and head towards the exit you can find the Bureau de Change along the left wall and the car rental desks are found in the middle of the concourse just before the entrance.
After checking in you can head upstairs where you will find the security area right in front of you, but before you do, if you still have time you can avail of a decent number of shops and restaurants on this level, though remember the restrictions on what you can bring through security with you.
After passing through customs you will find yourself in a large Duty Free area. Just beyond that to the left are Gates 8-10, to the right you can find Starbucks and a few other shops with bathrooms on the far wall and up the middle more shops followed by the rest of the Gates.
Terminal 4:
This terminal serves British Airways (Bangkok, Singapore and Australia), Qantas and most Skyteam flights. This terminal is also undergoing some refurbishment.
The Ground floor of this terminal is the arrivals area and after you’ve picked up your luggage and exit into the public area you will be confronted with a Bureau de Change and all the car rental desks so you can easily pick up your car if you have booked one. To your right as you come out is a Starbucks perfect to get your day started of you have flown on the red eye.
Up one level you will find the check-in desks Zone A through E, with the customs entrance located between Zone B and C. There isn’t much else on this side of customs so you can head on through to the Duty free area. From here the Gates 1-6 are to your left; Gates 7-9 are in front of you and Gates 10-20 are to your right.
Terminal 5:
This terminal serves British Airways (all domestic, most European and long-haul) and will eventually be home to ALL British Airways flights.
The ground level is arrivals and as you exit you can turn to your right and a short distance along you will find the Car Rental Info Desk on your right.
The next level up is departures and has all the check-in desks; there is again nothing much here so you can head on through security, there are two entrances for this but it doesn’t matter which one you go through as they link up on the other side.
The next level up is the Gates level and this has a huge amount of shops and eateries, so it may be easy to get lost or distracted. Best to locate your gate and time how far away from it you are at any given time.
All the terminals have plenty of ATMs, health centres (in an emergency use any internal phone and dial 222) and there are a number of WiFi Hotspots and Internet terminals dotted throughout the terminals to help ensure you are never out of contact.
Heathrow For Those With Special Needs
If you or someone you know is planning a flight to or from Heathrow, you can plan on a smooth journey regardless of special needs. Heathrow offers facilities designed to accommodate travellers with disabilities, and special assistance is available, as well. Whether you are travelling in a wheelchair, with a guide dog, or extra assistance would be helpful due to illness or any physical impairment, you will receive the support you need at Heathrow.
Special accommodations make every aspect of flying through Heathrow as convenient as possible for disabled and elderly travelers: parking, transport throughout the airport, check-in, dining, shopping, and boarding or disembarking from your plane.
Parking Assistance at Heathrow
Whether you require short term or long term parking, you will find convenient blue/orange badge parking is available near terminal access routes. You can take advantage of Help Points located near these parking spaces in short term parking areas to request immediate assistance with baggage or wheelchair push. If you can lift the green telephone located at the Help point, you can receive free assistance. For long-term parking, travelers should call the car park ahead of time to arrange for transfer and assistance to their terminal.
Heathrow Help Bus.
In addition to Help points, travellers with special needs can take advantage of the Heathrow Help Bus. Assisted transportation is provided between all terminals at Heathrow and the central bus station. You can request the Help Bus by lifting the green telephone at Help Bus or Help Point areas located at all arrivals’ forecourts and Stand 6 in the central bus station. You may also ask Heathrow staff members for assistance with calling the bus, or dial 020 8745 6261 from any public phone.
Disabled Accommodations at Heathrow’s Terminals
Heathrow Airport’s terminals are designed to accommodate disabled travellers. You’ll find hearing-aid adapted telephones at wheelchair height, ramps, wide pathways, and convenient disabled toilet facilities in every terminal.
There are induction loops available at various points throughout Heathrow, and text pay phones are located just outside of customs at all arrivals areas. Check-in areas feature reserved seating for disabled travellers, as well. Reserved seating features an induction loop, ample space for wheelchairs, low-level screens with flight information, and seats with two armrests.
Security Checks for the Disabled
Any passenger in a wheelchair will need to be hand searched in order to pass through security. Wheelchairs activate metal detectors, so this is the only way Heathrow personnel can ensure the security and safety of all travelers. Disabled travelers may ask to be searched in private according to their personal preference.
Assistance from Travel-Care
Disabled and elderly travelers (or anyone requiring assistance) can contact Travel-Care at Heathrow for help. Travel-Care is an independent agency that offers help Monday through Friday, from 09.00 – 17.00. Contact Travel-Care in advance if you require assistance by calling +44 (0)208 745 7495. Travel-Care is located in the Queens Building between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Heathrow.
Contact Heathrow for more Information
You can find out more about disabled travel and assistance for the elderly or other special needs passengers at Heathrow by phoning 44 (0)870 000 0123, or for the hard of hearing, dial +44 (0)20 8745 7950. Information is also available at Heathrow’s official website.
If you need special assistance for your passage through Heathrow, you can take advantage of services provided by your airline in addition to Airport and Travel-Care staff. Plan ahead who will be providing assistance when and where during your journey, and make those arrangements in advance of your arrival. You’ll find travel is much smoother and more enjoyable when you pre-arrange assistance prior to arrival at Heathrow.
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All About Norfolk International Airport – What You Should Know Before Your Flight
Lots of people are living around or in the Norfolk? Someone might be arranging a going outside the area. For those who want to, they should look for a major international airport that will provide them with the support that they would like. Fortunately, anyone won’t be required to look very far. The Norfolk Airport terminal is at nearby and it’s also a top rating airport and suggested by tourists, like overseas people.
It can be best if you take a look at the way you intend on dealing with the airport before finalizing your overseas vacation programs. To get an affordable deal, you may get through to the airport as well as leaving without needing to have the trouble of discovering and spending money on car parking. Accomplished by getting an airport taxi. Despite the fact that no trouble is great, you can find tourists who sense easier than going to the airport by their personal cars. If this is your case, you should familiarize on your own using parking rentals and charges. However the long-term airport parking fee may seem cost-effective, additionally, don’t forget the span of time that you leave. The airport parking fees is more for longer time period.
It is very important to come into contact with the security gates before boarding all overseas flight. You must make certain that your carriers are loaded correctly to get this done. You will possess the appropriate id forms before getting permitted to the security gates. For overseas aircraft, this generally consists of image id, and a passport. It may be beneficial to look at the air journey policies in your country, plus the policies of the destination country. If something is disallowed at the end point, but not actually in your country, it is best if you keep this object as your home. It is essential to consider all needs of airport terminal security when you are in the airport. Basic responses or little arguments can be taken more badly for overseas travelers.
You can see many different shops, places to eat, as well as other businesses inside the Norfolk Airport terminal. Dissimilar to lots of other international airports, the Norfolk Airport terminal is not just well suited for a lot of Automated teller machines, but there is also the banking services. Plus more, there are actually, book shops, mailing centre, a barber shop, clubs, and music retailers. The items discussed businesses include the just some of different which you can see inside Norfolk Airport terminal.
As well as the shops and eateries available at the Norfolk Airport terminal, it’s also possible to make your enjoyment in other places. The Norfolk Airport terminal is having wifi broad. Because of this, if you have the important tools and application in your notebook, PDA or iPhone then you can get access to the internet. Even though, wifi broad is fast increasing interest in large airports everywhere. If you are coming back from the overseas journey or you’re going to start your trip, it is very easily browse the media, check the weather conditions, or discussion with mates on the internet.
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3 Bad Choices For Airport Transportation
When looking to get a ride to and from the airport, a lot of mistakes can be made. This is especially true for modern times, with many people dealing with traffic, security, and so much more. If you’re looking to move forward with any type of airport transportation other than a taxi service, you should look at the below choices, to ensure that you’re getting a cab.
Friends – Relying on friends is great, until they over sleep and they are late. Sure there are some good people in our lives, but many end up being late and when that happens, you’re late, and you miss your flight. Don’t rely on friends, especially when it comes to matters that are extremely important to be on time for. Once a plane boards and leaves, there’s nothing you can do.
Bus – There are a lot of buses that go to the airport, but the downside to the bus is the time it takes to get from point A to point B. Along the way, a bus ends up stopping many times when moving forward, and can cause a lot of problems in the long term. While it’s cost effective, people will find that the bus can get crowded and take a long time. This too can end up making you late.
Driving – You can control your destiny by driving, but you’ll have to contend with traffic and then find long term (or short term) parking. The parking lots around an airport can end up costing an arm and a leg, which is not cost effective for most people. Getting to the airport on time is simple, but then finding the right parking option that won’t charge you too much, is going to be difficult.
The best bet is getting a taxi service to get you to and from to any major metropolitan airport. Usually cabs are faster at serving you and can get you from point A to point B straightway, so that you’re not scrambling to get anywhere with problems. You’ll end up finding that you get to your location on time, you end up paying far less than most other plans, and you get the type of service that you’d expect from a one on one service.
Sure you could try and go with other options, but no one can care as much as you do. At least a cab can help you move forward by picking you up at a certain time and making sure you’re getting the airport without being even a minute late. Don’t leave it up to chance; make sure that you give yourself enough time to move forward with getting to the airport. Remember, friends, shuttles, driving, and the bus is not going to get you to the location you need on time, the way a good taxi can. Whether you’re in a small town or a large sprawling city, you’ll realize that there are services that in your area at a small rate, so make sure to explore them and get yourself to the airport fast.
How to Save Money on Philadelphia Airport Parking Fees
Parking at the Philadelphia International Airport can be an adventure in itself. Travelers need to be aware of parking fees and how to get the best deals.
If you just go to the airport thinking you will find a cheap place to park, think again. The parking lots are sitting there just waiting for you to turn up unaware of prices and policies.
The worst example we found was parking your car at any on-site parking lot at Philadelphia International Airport. All of the Philadelphia on-site lots are owned by the city of Phila. and run by companies for them. The city sets the price it wants people to pay when they either pre-book a space or just turn up at one of the parking lots.
One way to save money is to park at one of the privately run remote airport parking lots near PHL, and there are many of them. These are often cheaper than the airports own long-term parking lots, and online discounts can make parking at one of these facilities even cheaper.
Drivers often avoid the private airport parking lots, thinking it will take extra time to transfer to and from the airport. But many of these private parking lots are also a shuttle ride away from the terminal. And at busier airports, such as Philadelphia and New York’s JFK, the long-term parking lot is often full, which means you could spend half an hour looking for a space before searching for a remote parking lot anyway.
Another good alternative is to find a hotel in the area of the airport which has a secured parking facility and free shuttle service 24 hours a day.
One of the best Hotels in the Philadelphia area offering this service is the Philadelphia Airport Ramada’s Park and Jet, which is located just 2 miles from the airport and offers free shuttle service to and from your car 24 hours a day, 7 day a week.
When you return from your trip, you just pick-up one of the direct phone lines in the airport and they will come pick you up.
They also have a coupon on their website and they also offer Park Sleep Fly package deals where you stay overnight and fly out in the morning. So, the moral of the story is to do your research in advance of your trip, compare prices and get the best deal online.
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