Should you Drive or Cab to the Airport?
As noted by SpotHero, ride sharing to the airport is on the rise with apps like Uber and Lyft. But, surprisingly, ride sharing is not always the least expensive way to get to the airport. Depending on how far you live from the airport and the length of your trip, parking at the airport might be more cost-effective.
Use the graphs below to find the cheapest way to get to the airport: ride sharing, or driving and parking. SpotHero compiled this data for 15 airports around the country.
Finally, you have the answer to which app to use as you travel to the airport: Ride Sharing or Parking!
Jump to your airport:
ATL: 83% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
DEN: 92% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
DFW: 73% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
HOU: 80% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
IAD: 80% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
JFK: 73% of the time, it’s cheaper to get a ride to the airport.
LGA: 58% of the time, it’s cheaper to take get a ride to the airport.
LAX: 53% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
MDW: 48% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
EWR: 57% of the time, it’s cheaper to get a ride to the airport.
ORD: 75% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
MCO: 77% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
PHL: 73% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
SEA: 78% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
SFO: 80% of the time, it’s cheaper to drive and park at the airport.
Book Airport Parking in Advance
Is parking at the airport more cost-effective for you? Reserve an airport parking spot in advance, so you know where you’ll park and how much you’ll pay.