Posted: under Facility Service.
Tags: car hire, Facility Service, International Airport, madrid airport
If you are travelling through Madrid Airport and want to hire a car, there are several rental car agencies operating in and around Madrid Barajas. They are are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National Atesa and if you shop around you can obtain some excellent deals as car hire is a very competitive business in Spain. To give you some indication of likely costs: a Peugeot 206 or similar hired for seven days during the last week in September (Saturday to Saturday) collected from and returned to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £115 (any quotation should include collision damage waiver, theft protection, third party liability, VAT, unlimited mileage and airport fees). If you rent a car beforehand you will often secure a better deal and save time on arrival as most of the paperwork will have been completed and you can be assured that a vehicle of your choice will be waiting for you. If you contact the local car hire firms you can obtain a free online quote to make sure you get the best hire car to suit your needs.
If you are worried about driving in Spain, getting to and from Madrid Airport is fairly straightforward as there are good road links with the main access and ring roads of the city which are well signposted. You can get to the airport in various ways: from the city centre and M-30 on the A-2 or N-11 (road to Barcelona) take the exit towards the airport at kilometre 12 or exits 3 and 9 from the M-40 which connect with the M-11 and N-100 respectively which lead directly to the airport. Read More
Jan 04 2012
Posted: under Travel Guide.
Tags: International Airport, o'hare chicago airport, Travel Guide
Chicago has always been a fast paced and culturally rich city attracting visitors from all over the world. Whether you are coming on business or leisure it is recommended to plan the trip ahead of time to avoid airport transportation issues when visiting the Windy City.
Learning about Chicago transportation options will save you time and hassle during your visit.
Most newcomers will arrive in Chicago through O’Hare airport. Located on the northwestern side of the city, O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the world with estimated 13.5 million passengers passing through every year. Heavy traffic at O’Hare can present a problem and your trip’s success may be dependent on how quickly you can get in and out of the airport.
Thankfully visitors are offered more then several airport transportation options. Subway train transportation is available to travelers on the budget, although with the recent fare increases one can seriously question the affordability of the city’s transportation. The cost of the one-way trip from O’Hare to Downtown should be about $1.75. Multi day passes are available to passengers planning longer visits with prices ranging between $5.00 for a single-day pass, to $75 for a 30-day pass. Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA) blue subway line is the surest way to go Downtown with trains picking up passengers every few minutes.
Passengers that are not in the mood for a train ride can choose among other transportation options. Taxi cabs, airport transportation van and limousine companies are all eager to pickup travelers on short notice. As with everything, prior reservations are recommended especially during holiday seasons. Major airport transportation companies can be reached through O’Hare’s network of internal phones available throughout the terminals. Read More
Jan 04 2012
Posted: under Facility Service.
Tags: Airport Parking, Facility Service, International Airport
If you have recently bought and paid for a holiday abroad this article is for you. Here are two pieces of information that will not only enhance your trip but will also save you money on your airport parking fees. There are also plenty of tips here to get the most out of your airport parking purchase and get the best possible start to your trip.
My advice to accomplish both of these seemingly contradictory aims is to book your parking in advance and book Meet and Greet parking. You will charged full retail price if you just turn up on the day so be smart and book ahead to get the best deal.
How can you save money on your airport parking?
To save money on your airport parking simply book in advance but make sure you shop around for the best deal. Most parking companies use a ‘smart’ time sensitive pricing systems similar to the pricing models used by airlines whereby the price of the ticket rises as you get closer to the date of departure. Airport parking is the same so you will pay more on the day than if you book in advance.
The other advantage of booking in advance is that you will secure your parking space. During the summer months many car parks become oversubscribed. It would be a shame to miss your flight whilst you were driving around looking for a space. Book early and you will guarantee you have somewhere to park your car.
Of course you could always park in the short term car park, and I do know someone who did for two weeks, but the parking costs came to more than the cost of the flights! Read More
Jan 04 2012
